Neuropathic pain requires different treatment than acute pain from an injury or inflammation. Pain from damaged nerves can be difficult to treat and will not respond to typical pain medications. While oral medications can be used to treat this type of pain, topical medications have been shown to be especially effective at reducing pain while minimizing systemic effects. The combinations and strengths needed to treat neuropathic pain are often not…

Migraines are severe headaches that are associated with symptoms like nausea, light sensitivity, and numbness. For some a migraine lasts a few hours but for others it may last several days if left untreated. Migraine headaches can occur with or without what is called an “aura.” An aura includes visual disturbances like flashes of light, blind spots, or wavy vision and occurs about a half hour before the onset of…

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently prescribed to treat arthritis pain and inflammation. When taken orally however, NSAIDs can lead to negative side effects including stomach upset, ulcers, and kidney and liver problems. Applying a medication on the skin directly to the area of pain limits the amount of the drug in the bloodstream compared to an oral medication. With customized topical NSAIDs made by a compounding pharmacy the systemic…