Science fiction? Well, according to a recent article on the BBC News website bbc.co.uk it could soon be science fact.
It reports that a research team at Liverpool's Pain Research Institute, led by Dr Andreas Goebel has been testing treatment involving the injection of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in a study involving 13 patients who had been experiencing chronic pain for at least 6 months.
The results seen promising, with a significant reduction in pain reported in just under half the patients treated, with the relief lasting five weeks after just a small dose.
Dr. Goebel said the real effect could turn out to be much greater, as higher doses could be given, together with repeated treatments. The treatment would also be able to be easily administered at home.
I can see this being a real help to many chronic back pain sufferers in the not too distant future. To read the full article use this link.
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