Comments on: What’s helped you chronic pain sufferers in back pain? http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:18:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: pearlene29 http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain/#comment-3767 pearlene29 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:19:59 +0000 http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain#comment-3767 I've had two back surgeries, which were not 100% successful by any stretch. In addition to pain/muscle meds 3-4 times a day, I find that adding plain epsom salts to a hot bath helps. A product called Baththerapy is great too. The body absorbs magnesium from the salts in the water, which eases the muscle pain. In addition I have to take a liquid potassium supplement for different condition, but potassium levels affect muscle pain. The tight muscles can squeeze the nerves, which in turn aggrevate nerve pain.I put a good foam topper on the bed and bought Tony Little's pillows, both which have made a huge difference. I can at least sleep 5-6 hours without waking up numb, tingling and in pain. It's been a few years now, so I try to distract myself, and live as normally as possible (my entire lifestyle has been affected, am now considered disabled), get some form of exercise even though I know full well it will hurt (hey it already hurts, so wtf), and cry sometimes. I don't play with meds, and the body will only metabolize so much anyway, so more does not always work, and of course can be dangerous. Norco, Tramadol and Robaxin have worked well for me, whereas I found percocet, morphine and duragesic patches are not as effective for me. Sometimes I add plain asprin if I feel inflammation. I wish you well.<br><b>References : </b><br> I’ve had two back surgeries, which were not 100% successful by any stretch. In addition to pain/muscle meds 3-4 times a day, I find that adding plain epsom salts to a hot bath helps. A product called Baththerapy is great too. The body absorbs magnesium from the salts in the water, which eases the muscle pain. In addition I have to take a liquid potassium supplement for different condition, but potassium levels affect muscle pain. The tight muscles can squeeze the nerves, which in turn aggrevate nerve pain.I put a good foam topper on the bed and bought Tony Little’s pillows, both which have made a huge difference. I can at least sleep 5-6 hours without waking up numb, tingling and in pain. It’s been a few years now, so I try to distract myself, and live as normally as possible (my entire lifestyle has been affected, am now considered disabled), get some form of exercise even though I know full well it will hurt (hey it already hurts, so wtf), and cry sometimes. I don’t play with meds, and the body will only metabolize so much anyway, so more does not always work, and of course can be dangerous. Norco, Tramadol and Robaxin have worked well for me, whereas I found percocet, morphine and duragesic patches are not as effective for me. Sometimes I add plain asprin if I feel inflammation. I wish you well.
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]]> By: Cassie http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain/#comment-3766 Cassie Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:50:59 +0000 http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain#comment-3766 I definitely think the alternative treatments and or injections are worth a try if you've never done them. Have you let your doctor know how much breakthrough pain your having? He may need to change your breakthrough medication to something that lasts a little longer or just change your medication around some. I know you said you don't want to take medication that much, but you really have to think about your quality of life and what helps you function throughout the day. I wish you the best of luck and hope you find something that helps!<br><b>References : </b><br>me I definitely think the alternative treatments and or injections are worth a try if you’ve never done them. Have you let your doctor know how much breakthrough pain your having? He may need to change your breakthrough medication to something that lasts a little longer or just change your medication around some. I know you said you don’t want to take medication that much, but you really have to think about your quality of life and what helps you function throughout the day. I wish you the best of luck and hope you find something that helps!
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]]> By: nickie u http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain/#comment-3765 nickie u Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:19:59 +0000 http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain#comment-3765 my husband is taking celebrex for his back pain.the doctor told him to take that instead of ibprofen.he'll be going to the doctor soon for cortizone shots also......<br><b>References : </b><br> my husband is taking celebrex for his back pain.the doctor told him to take that instead of ibprofen.he’ll be going to the doctor soon for cortizone shots also……
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]]> By: ms P http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain/#comment-3764 ms P Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:40:59 +0000 http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain#comment-3764 My husband had stenosis and went the surgery route, but an accident later he was back in pain. They implanted a morphine pump in him. He would go in to see a Dr. who adjusted and refilled the dosage. I also, had an automobile accident 10 yrs. ago and have been in back pain ever since. I was on various medications and a couple I thought really helped was taken off market. I got a steroid injection and that helped for a short time. I finally had to go off medication for my back after I developed bleeding ulcers. Now I have developed arthritis and can't walk well or do much. Thank the Lord I can still do some things as I could have been killed or paralyzed. My heart goes out to you.<br><b>References : </b><br> My husband had stenosis and went the surgery route, but an accident
later he was back in pain. They implanted a morphine pump in him. He would go in to see a Dr. who adjusted and refilled the dosage.
I also, had an automobile accident 10 yrs. ago and have been in back pain ever since. I was on various medications and a couple I thought really helped was taken off market. I got a steroid injection and that helped for a short time. I finally had to go off medication for my back after I developed bleeding ulcers. Now I have developed arthritis and can’t walk well or do much. Thank the Lord I can still do some things as I could have been killed or paralyzed. My heart goes out to you.
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]]> By: peppermints@tnt21.com http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain/#comment-3763 peppermints@tnt21.com Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:57:59 +0000 http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain#comment-3763 Having seized up a few times from running marathon life style to not moving without pain hardly making it to a chiro. I was give an exercises that certainly relieved and did the most wonderful corrective measure I could ever have done. Get a mat on the floor. Get on your knees and hands at the front on the floor. Now stretch up and down. Work your back slowly cautiously like an 'inch worm" slowly going into the up stretch and then rounding it at much as you can upwards and then slowly letting it down into the 'U' shape. Just a few at a time, then a few more. I was doing it regularly until I had no more problems. You can also do it on your bed if you prefer. It might not be perfect for everyone but it sure helped and helps me whenever I need to work our back aching muscles and also helps your neck. <br><b>References : </b><br> Having seized up a few times from running marathon life style to not moving without pain hardly making it to a chiro. I was give an exercises that certainly relieved and did the most wonderful corrective measure I could ever have done.

Get a mat on the floor. Get on your knees and hands at the front on the floor. Now stretch up and down. Work your back slowly cautiously like an ‘inch worm" slowly going into the up stretch and then rounding it at much as you can upwards and then slowly letting it down into the ‘U’ shape. Just a few at a time, then a few more. I was doing it regularly until I had no more problems. You can also do it on your bed if you prefer.

It might not be perfect for everyone but it sure helped and helps me whenever I need to work our back aching muscles and also helps your neck.

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]]> By: John S http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain/#comment-3762 John S Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:50:59 +0000 http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain#comment-3762 listen to me i had the worst back pain and i got help from a friend i know this might sound wierd but just sleep on the floor with a pillow and blanket the floor makes your back straight and what also was nice when i bought a one inch memory foam mat<br><b>References : </b><br> listen to me i had the worst back pain and i got help from a friend i know this might sound wierd but just sleep on the floor with a pillow and blanket the floor makes your back straight and what also was nice when i bought a one inch memory foam mat
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]]> By: martinse08 http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain/#comment-3761 martinse08 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:33:59 +0000 http://www.aubenades.org/recovery-narcotics/whats-helped-you-chronic-pain-sufferers-in-back-pain#comment-3761 go to rehab and do yoga <br><b>References : </b><br> go to rehab and do yoga
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