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...
Hi to all. I hope everyone is doing well and pain free.
I have been going through injections in my neck and lower back. They seem to have worked some but still having pain. Meds are helping but they don't give me much and I think my tolerance level is pretty high.
My husband, who is also experiencing pain isuues...can take one pill and he feels wasted. He doesn't like feeling that way but when the pain gets so bad he will break down and take one.
Anyhow, he can take one and it helps him...I can take 4 and still have pain.
I think my doctor is just the type who likes to keep you at a low level and that is a good thing but damn....I wish the pain would depart.
Oh yeah, we found a gel that seems to help take the pain away. It is called Arnicare. Several people have found relief from it. I use it and it works pretty fast but it isn't long acting. It can be found over the counter. I bought mine on Ebay and got a good deal on the price.
Anything new going on with you guys? Anyone finding any relief from any new procedures?
Take care. D
I have been going through injections in my neck and lower back. They seem to have worked some but still having pain. Meds are helping but they don't give me much and I think my tolerance level is pretty high.
My husband, who is also experiencing pain isuues...can take one pill and he feels wasted. He doesn't like feeling that way but when the pain gets so bad he will break down and take one.
Anyhow, he can take one and it helps him...I can take 4 and still have pain.
I think my doctor is just the type who likes to keep you at a low level and that is a good thing but damn....I wish the pain would depart.
Oh yeah, we found a gel that seems to help take the pain away. It is called Arnicare. Several people have found relief from it. I use it and it works pretty fast but it isn't long acting. It can be found over the counter. I bought mine on Ebay and got a good deal on the price.
Anything new going on with you guys? Anyone finding any relief from any new procedures?
Take care. D
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I hope the injections gives you more relief. It is interesting how different each of our pain levels are. My husband would pass out if he took any of my pain meds or muscle relaxants. He has injuries and takes meds but like your husband they are much weaker. He has had injections and they have been somewhat successful, not perfect.
Thanks for sharing about the gel, I will have to check that out. Pills only do so much.
-RJ
I have flat refused any injections into my spine. I have heard too many horror stories.
If you are getting relief from it.. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are all different and all react differently. Hind sight being 20/20 my bad healing is directly related to cancer.
yadlim and critters
I'm thinking that your issue is more that your doctor is treating you the wrong way. If topical pain relief works then it's more likely you have muscle strain or nerve pain. Narcotic pain meds won't help that. Have you ever tried a muscle relaxer or neurontin?