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Can the nerve signals be modified?

Yes, nerve modifying treatments can be included in your treatment plan.  It is well documented that certain injuries or disease states can irritate or inflame the nerve.  Data supports that the pressure of said inflammation, as well as, the chemical makeup can act to trigger the nerve.  Such an irritant alone can drive pain states into existence or increase its intensity.  The good news is that inroads are now being made into not only understanding how the source, such as inflammation, can be treated, but also how to modify the nerve response.

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There are several medications that can help modify nerve responses.  The precise mechanism of action is not fully elucidated, but generally they have actions of calming nerve sensitivity. That is, while on the medicine a given amount of irritant will have less impact on the nerve.  This is achieved by adjusting the threshold at which the nerve fires.  Less firing, less pain is the principle.

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