A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical Center recently published a study that reveals that blood pressure medication might have some unintended effects when it comes to the brain. They published their findings in the journal, Science.
They found that certain blood pressure medications increase the brain’s natural ability to process opioids. The brain naturally produces these chemicals, but when medications are finely tuned, this preliminary resource suggests that some of the addictive elements of opiate medications, like fentanyl, might be able to be avoided.
This might have a profound impact on how people with chronic pain are treated in the future. Opioids have a number of benefits when it comes to treating pain, but there are also some severe drawbacks. Opioids are addictive and have been linked to many accidental overdoses and deaths. But if opioids can be used more safely, there might be a way to help those suffering from chronic pain that haven’t found relief with other methods. There’s still a lot more research that needs to be done to see what the link between opioids and blood pressure medications might be, but this could be a big step forward when it comes to better treatment of chronic pain.
This is one of the reasons why it’s important to communicate fully with your medical team. Medications can interact with one another and current research is still exploring this and learning more. Making sure that your doctors know and understand your medical conditions and the treatments being used is important. It could make the difference between highly effective care and something less than the best.
Communication is one of the essential elements of a successful care team. Doctors often have information that can help other components of a care team to do their job better. However, because of privacy policies, HIPAA laws, and common courtesy and respect, there are certain regulations that need to be followed if information is going to be shared. Having the right consent forms, releases, and other legal documents in place can ensure that your loved one is not missing out because of a lack of information from one party to another. Still, this is one of the best ways to ensure that all members of a cre team are in the loop and working for the best interests of your older loved one. Speaking with a care professional about improving communication can help to make sure that your family is getting the most out of their care.
Do you have questions about how in-home care can help your loved one to live a higher quality of life? We’d love to talk more with you. Give us a call or send an email today and we can help you to set up a free consultation session. One of our trained professionals would be happy to get things moving in the right direction. Better communication is just one of the many benefits that a caregiver can provide for your family. The sooner you get in touch, the sooner we can get started helping your loved one live a better life.
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