Methods of arthritis pain relief

For those of us who are unfortunate enough to be afflicted with arthritis, the topic of arthritis pain relief will no doubt be of great relevance and interest to us, as it will finally mean that we are able to get our lives back on track, finally take charge of what we do and when we do it, and no longer have to sit idly by as the disease dominates every waking moment of our lives not to mention how we choose to spend it.

The following is an overview of one  of the most common forms of arthritis pain relief, along with its effects and the potential risks that can and will arise from it.
What is codeine based medication?

Codeine based medication is a member of the opiate family, and as such, is primarily used in the alleviation and control of moderate to severe chronic and acute pain. Specifically, codeine medication, like any other opiate, works by effectively numbing the amount of pain endured by the body. Therefore, for that very reason, it is important to appreciate that codeine does not make pain go away….rather, it merely numbs the person who has taken the medication to the presence of the pain.

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How effective is this medication?
Codeine based medication is fairly effective at pain management and so because of this, it is often prescribed for the benefit of people who suffer from chronic condition. However, it should be noted that the long term effectiveness of codeine based medication as a means of achieving arthritis pain relief can become reduced and compromised in the long term. The reason for this is that the person who is relying upon the medication will eventually develop a tolerance to it, which means that while they no longer feel the benefits (i.e. the pain killing properties of the medication) the risks and potential problems associated with the drug still remain.

Are there any risks?

In addition to the risk of tolerance being developed, there is also the danger that the person using this form of arthritis pain relief will also become addicted to the medication as well.