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 Fibromyalgia (also known as Fibrositis or Myofascial Pain Syndrome) is a complex, chronic condition which causes widespread pain and profound fatigue, as well as a variety of other symptoms. Its effects are felt primarily in muscles, tendons, and ligaments throughout the body. Unlike arthritis, however, no inflammation accompanies fibromyalgia, and the joints of the body are not directly affected. Back to Previous Page Arthritis The word “arthritis” literally means joint inflammation, but it is often used more broadly to indicate any of the more than 100 so called rheumatic diseases. Such disorders can affect not only the joints, but other connective tissues of the body as well. These include important supporting structures, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments, as well as the protective coverings of internal organs. Back to Previous Page Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral Neuropathy is a nerve tissue pain and numbness affecting the extremities… most often the feet, making walking and standing painful or impossible. It is associated with diabetes and can also be induced by some prescription drugs. Back to Previous Page Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome includes numbness, weakness and pain in the hand, especially involving the index, middle and ring fingers, due to compression of the medial nerve at the wrist. The medial nerve is compressed by the carpal ligament, and is often the result of repetitive, prolonged movement. Back to Previous Page A word about terminally ill hospice care applications Our compounding division can also work with your physician or hospice agency to meet the needs of a patient with either long-term pain or a terminal illness. In circumstances where neither the oral nor the rectal route are available to administer medication, we are able to prepare topical gels which carry medication through the skin to help provide relief from pain symptoms or other conditions, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or excessive secretions. When the oral route is available but the patient is unable to swallow, there are numerous medications that can be prepared in troche form. A troche is placed between the cheek and gum and melts slowly, releasing the drug inside the mouth where it is absorbed through the many blood vessels under the tongue. We also have the ability to compound multi-medication rectal suppositories to treat the symptoms of the patient. A partial list of some of the compounds available for hospice care applications: Back to Previous Page Return to Top |
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