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Posted 3/14/2013 9:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi guys,

Most of you know I am no stranger to PM and to cp. I've been on meds as long as I can remember and have done all kinds of shots, including trigger point injections all the way up to RFA's and now SCS.

I am still having INTENSE pain, particularly at 4:00 am, when my stim does not cover my right side due to fluid retention and during exertion (possibly due to inactivity for so long). I overdo it easily and really need to rebuild my own body in some way.

I have seen many references to other types of pain relief modalities. I do use heat a lot and have used tens in the past.....of course that not reasonable now with SCS..lol

Anyway, I was hoping someone would take the opportunity to tell me a little more about some types of pain control I could do here in a very rural southern state. There are no acupuncture or real massage opportunities and massage kills me anyway. Also, my SCS was implanted in Dec.

Please give some suggestions and explain what the practice is, if you will. I'm not an idiot, but I have never even heard of most of the things I see written here as alternatives to more medications.

Thanks!!!
Posted 3/14/2013 12:10 PM (GMT 0)
My small offering...

For migraines I eat a piece of chocolate, and put ice on the back of my neck. As we all know, you have to do this as soon as you feel it starting. Once it gets rolling, it's cool cloth on the forehead and dark quiet cool room.

For my back (which is really screwed up) I use ice. 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off, otherwise it backfires.. I can't put heat on my back as it makes things even more painful though a lot of people can use heat. Also lying down on your side with a pillow between your knees can take pressure off the low back and ease some pain.

For GERD I us Omeprizole and just use the OTC version. I take one a day and no acid problems.

Hope this can help a bit :)
Posted 3/15/2013 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
…hello retiredmom!

Another OTC med comes to mind…Cobroxin, and can be found at WallGreens. It comes in an oral spray and a topical gel. I have used it with some success, but not enough in the long run for me.

SE
Posted 3/15/2013 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
I understand what you mean about massage. It's been always available to me in my Oncology Rehab program, but with my type of pain, the last thing I want is someone touching me or pushing on me.

They also offer water therapy, which helps some, but with my Urostomy device, that is out of the question.

Acupuncture has been offered, but to be frank, I don't believe it works, no offense to anyone that uses it.

I will be watching this thread, to see if any alternatives to meds come up, might be interested myself.

Good luck in your search.

david
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