Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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Having a good pain day, let's share what's helped!

dashjay
dashjay

Hello,


I have chronic nerve pain and a lingering back injury, and there aren't many things which helped my pain significantly. I am, as the title says, having a good day for pain, and after reflection (journaling and symptom tracking), I wanted to share what I have learned is helping me even a little, in the present, and hopefully learn from others!


The time-change really messed me up (the MediSafe app didn't change automatically-watch out for that), so I kind of lost a week. Since then,


So, nothing super new to people here. Today I found some relief in: CBD, lyrica, capsasin, mindfulness practice, cayenne in my coffee, a hot shower, stretching (as much as I can), writing (I use a stylus on my phone, neuropathy), distraction (TV). I have a decent setup for when I have to lay down, and I try to keep in mind my gratitude for the little things, like a heating pad. Cinnamon, and it's mild antiinflamatory properties. THC followed by food. Insence, lotion, anything soothing to the senses.


Compression is a necessity for me, and I've done it a few ways. Gloves, and eventually little compression finger rings and sweatbands. I can see my hands again, and I bought a bunch of colors. Cheap.


Please tell me yours! If nothing else, I can use this as a reminder that I don't always think nothing helps. 

urbangardener
urbangardener
What helps me with my chronic OA pain all over my body is turmeric (a good brand), SAMe (a good brand), and gabapentin, and the Valterin gel, various patches OTC but especially salonpas brand. And the heating bad or icing the bad joint. I've tried CBD and capsaicin and boo hoo hoo, they make the pain worse in me. I can no longer take NSAIDs due to stomach and intestinal damage from them. So I am gutting it out right now on extra gabapentin. I also take taurine 500 mg for calmness and I will take one at lunch and one at dinner on stressful days, otherwise just one at dinner. Thank you for writing what you do, it helps us to gain some educational knowledge. I am also newly taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin but I was on antibiotics last week and am now only taking the important stuff as I heal my intestines from the diarrhea this drug causes (for UTIs but that is another story).
dashjay
dashjay
I love turmeric! How could I forget? When I'm well enough to cook, I fry salmon in it, then coat a baked potato with it. You've given me alot to look into. I've been isolated from this knowledge and experience, I just avoided learning because it's scary (THAT always helps lol). I only feel able to learn, share, and connect because my pain isn't too bad right now. Thanks!
billwfriend
billwfriend
glad u are having a good day
Ladydiva
Ladydiva
Hello dashjay i`am going to try some of your ways to relieve some of my pain. I`am so glad you found some relief that is a blessing praise the Lord. I also use a heating pad for some relief. Hope you keep having more good days.
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