chronic pain relief

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Q: Seeking info re: administered spanking for chronic pain relief?
I suffer and contend with chronic pain in arm, shoulder & elbow for many years.
Doctor advises the only solution to my pain management is surgery.
I read or heard somewhere that administered spankings may provide relief from chronic pain.
I have tried heat, cold, massage & Chiropracter to address the chronic pain and these methods have helped. However overtime the effectiveness of these methods have diminished.
At this point I will consider any method to relive the pain and to avoid surgery.

A: Well, I’ve known spanking to achieve excellent therapeutic results – it’s a great stress-reliever, for a start – but I can’t quite see how it would relieve chronic arm pain.

On the other hand, you might well try giving your g/f (or b/f) spankings as a therapeutic form of arm exercise. And even if it didn’t work, it could be a lot of fun….

Q: How well does Hospice patients receive pain relief? If they are in chronic pain all the time?
I am considering going into hospice or I think it’s called Pallative Care, but, I just wanted to know how they help with pain, when other pain meds, such as Ibuprofen, Aleive, the gammet of OTC meds and meds such as Vicodin won’t help anymore?

A: you’ll end up on the something like IV morphine. Hospice is very good at managing pain, they work with the doctors to help the patient.

Q: On a slightly chubby body, where is the best place to put a “duregic” patch for chronic pain relief?
I have problems with the patches staying “stuck” on. They want to keep falling off. Help!

A: You have been given some great answers but I wanted to comment on your difficulty with keeping the patches on.

If you are receiving the name brand patches the ones that say DURAGESIC. you can call Janssen and they will provide at no cost to you Bio-clusive covers which can be applied over the patch to keep them is place. The number to call is 1-800-janssen or 1-800-526-7736

You can also visit your local drug store and ask for Tegaderm. this is similar to the Bioclusive covers. These were designed to protect an IV site but they can be used to keep the patches in place as well. They are a bit expensive but do work very well.

Q: What is the best non-narcotic or narcotic pain relief for chronic hip and leg pain?
The pain stems from an herniated disc at L4 and L5. The pain feels like the flu but for about 4 months. I have an appointment today and was wandering what I need to ask for.

A: oxycontin in my opinion would be the best pain relief option for you. It is a sustained release form of the narcotic oxycodone, and I think it sounds like you need around the clock pain relief.

Q: Has anyone gotten relief from chronic pain by taking HYDROXYZINE PAM?
I have been diagnosed with many different things the last on being PNE pudendal nerve entrapment. Have had chronic pain since 2001. Any comment would help me.

A: Many anti anxiety drugs are prescribed for pain. Especially Chronic nerve pain. I was prescribed a differant type or brand (how ever that works??) and had alot of success.

Q: A Microchip for Chronic Pain Relief ?
Does anyone out there suffer from some type of chronic pain? Check out this microchip technology… http://rbaloy.cieaura.com/home/pure_relief.html

A: have a good read of the “disclaimer” in really tiny hard-to-read print right down the bottom of the page – just so you’re more likely not to see it. If these things are only sold for “learning, self-improvement and simple relaxation” and if nothing in their sales pitch should be “construed as a claim or representation that these products are intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease or any other medical condition” – then that web site is designed to milk desperate people suffering pain of money on a regular basis, and no better than those who rip off cancer sufferers with promises of miracle cures.

Q: Anyone have ideas for chronic neck pain relief?
I have had this chronic neck pain for a few years now. I have gone to neurosurgeon, chiropractor, ct scans, mri’s, amytriptoline, feldine, and still continute to suffer from it. It’s all day everyday,but is present when I “move”. It’s located on the right back-side of my neck just at the top of the spine. They have found nothing in the x-rays or the scans. Chiropractics and the meds did help a little, but I didn’t cure it. I am looking for all and any help possible. Thanx so much to anyone who answers!!!

A: I broke my neck in 98 & never showed up on x-rays for 18 months. I can relate to what Ur going through. Till you get to a health supply store to get a herbal tube U shaped sack that U microwave & place on your neck try this. Get a towel, get it damp & nuke it then place around your neck. Simple exercises like slowly moving head L – R & same thing up & down. Only move till before it hurts. If your Doc is not giving U pain meds, try a methadone clinic. What U can get on line will not be strong enough unless U get soma. Pain meds are not that strong. Tramadal is about the strongest you can get. Be careful about ordering from overseas. Ask Ur doc for trigger point shots, these work wonders for about 3-4 weeks. There is the kind you get while in front of an x-ray machine that go in your disc, these last for months, but they do hurt. As long as you have been in pain you should get into pain Mgt. That’s where you get relief, get Ur doc to refer U to one. I hope I’ve helped you, I know what it’s like.

Q: Chronic Back Pain Relief – Which Treatment For Chronic Back Pain Works?
Looking for some effective, natural and non-surgical cure for chronic back pain.

A: These are the Top 7 non-surgical, natural options for chronic back pain relief:
1. Cognitive behavior psychotherapy
2. Exercise therapy
3. Chiropractic treatment for spinal manipulation
4. Acupuncture
5. Massage
6. Yoga
7. Progressive relaxation techniques

There’s a free questionnaire at the site below if you want personalized recommendations about your type of back pain and suggested cures.

Q: What will chronic pain patients do for relief after vicodin, and percocet are pulled from production?
I just saw on the news and read on MSN the FDA advisory board is going to vote to pull all narcotic/combo w/ acetiminphen products… how will those with chronic pain get by?

A: Both Hydrocodone/Apap (Vicodin) and Oxycodone/Apap (Percocet) are available without the tylenol compound (Apap), both would then be Control II drugs (Oxy is regardless of tylenol content, but Vicodin is a control III when compounded with Tylenol). Most likely, if these drugs were to be pulled from the market, the worst pain sufferers would end up switching to a Control II version of Hydrocodone or basic OxyContin, and the lesser of the pain sufferers would probably be put on a control IV drug like Lyrica or even Tramadol. There are pain medication options without tylenol that exist, and they really are safer, but is placing a patient on a more or less poetnt drug the right thing to do when their current medication is effective? I suppose that’s up the gov’t and doctors now.

Q: is the chronic pain relief implant treatment with advanced neuromodulation system (ANS) a hoax or is it real?

A: It isn’t a hoax. There are real nerve stimulating devices that are implanted in patients with chronic intractable pain in their limbs.

Not all patients have relief from them, but most of them do.

The surgeons that I work with implant the Medtronic neurostimulator. I do not have any first hand, direct knowledge on any other brands, so my answer is related to my direct knowledge of Medtronic’s.

Here is a link on the one’s that we implant.

http://www.medtronic.com/neuro/paintherapies/pain_treatment_ladder/neurostimulation/neuro_neurostimulation.html

Q: Any options for chronic pain relief without side effects?
After fracturing several vertebrae and a rib, developing arthritis and degenerative disc disease as well, I’ve been through countless MD’s (orthopedists, neurologists, urologists, rheumatologists, etc). I’ve tried chiropractors, physiatrists, physical therapy, TENS, facet joint injections, and RF rhizotomy, without achieving any relief. I’ve used every anti-inflammatory med in the book, and worked my way through pain management programs to the point where they’re pumping me full of oxycontin. The drug, which pharmacists are reluctant to stock, barely addresses the pain and cause a range of unwelcome side effects. I’d just as soon ditch it if I can find something that works. Earlier this year I went through a trial for a morphine pump, at my doctors recommendation, but again, the side effects were monstrous, and I vetoed the idea of committing to a lifetime of drug dependence with a hockey puck sized lump in my belly that would require an abdominal injection of meds every 6-8 weeks.

My pain management MD is referring me to another Doc thursday. Any suggestions as to what I might ask him to consider as an alternative treatment? (alternative as in so far unexplored; I have no faith in herbal remedies, aromatherapy and the like). Don’t know what to do at this point; both the pain and the side effects are unbearable.
I’ve tried accupuncture and Celebrex (as well as a dozen different new and old NSAIDS) without any benefit.

The side effects of the oxycontin include a general mental cloudiness, which I could overcome, but also a common side effect, which is profuce sweating. I can’t sleep through a night without changing my clothes twice since I’m drenched with sweat. I know this is a also an effect of withdrawal, but it happens whether I take my regular dose on a regular basis or try to go without.

A: I hear you on this one. While I do not have chronic pain in the neck or back area, I have it in my left knee from 16 surgeries (including a botched one where part of a surgical instrument was left in my joint). I am also living on narcotics just to get through the day. I have seen many doctors and tried anything I could think of. I even tried crystal healing (don’t ask…it didn’t work). But I do actually get some relief from acupuncture. Have you tried that? I know you said you don’t have faith in stuff like that, but isn’t it worth a try? It does not alleviate all of my pain, but it definitely helps some. It helps with my circulation in my leg more than anything. Give it a shot. What have you go to lose? Most insurance companies will cover part of it or reimburse you part of the fee. I’m sorry you are going through this. I hope you can find relief. Living in pain is awful.

Q: Chronic Pain?
Any idea how to relief the chronic pain from tendinitis.
My wife is constantly bothered by pain in her shoulders and arms. Doctors are pretty much useless.
Anyone out there have an idea how to help her?

A: As a chronic pain sufferer, I have the deepest sympathy for your wife. Doctors are pretty much useless.

Ice can be of benefit if you ice before and after you know you have to do something that is going to flare it up. Acupuncture combined with physio focused on strengthening the muscles in the shoulders and arms can help. Restorative yoga – yoga that is modified and/or more gentler specifically for people with pain or muscle problems has worked for so many people I know. Like anything, finding that rare person that know what they are doing is the key.

Arnica, not to be confused with arsenic, is a homeopathic “drug” that works on pain, it comes in cremes and liquid drops. Some scented oils mixed into a neutral massage oil work. (I forget the scents but that should be easy enough to google.)

Have your house/work ergonomically set up can also help.

Q: chronic back pain relief?
im 19 and i have had chronic back pain for 3 years now and its getting worse all the time. im constantly weak and my hips and knees also hurt a lot especially when im walking around and going up stairs etc.

i have to take tramadol, co codermol 30/500 and diclofenac sodium at the maximum dosage every day and they make me really sick

i have been through both physio and hydrotherapy and its done nothing for me…even made it worse and when i went to see the rhumatologist she sent me back to physio. she said that she thinks that my spine at the bottom is more curved than it should be.

She doesnt want me to have pain killing injections because they only offer short term relief

my bloods were normal, as was my mri scan

is there anything else i can try to help ease the pain?

A: Have you tried ESI’s(Epidural Steroid Injections)? I have had them numerous times for my chronic back pain. They are given by an anesthesiologist and usually your pain management doctor prescribes them. You can choose to either have them done in office, or go to a surgery center and have some mild anesthesia that will make you comfortable for the procedure, but not “put you under”. They work for me and last about 3 months at the most.

You should ask your pain management doc about them.

Q: Does anyone know of support groups and sources of relief for severe chronic pain?
I suffered severe injuries at work and after many surgeries and phy therapy, my life is dictated by pain. I have had every procedure conceivable and now have lost insurance and medical coverage because the police dept I worked for found a legal means of discharging several officers in somiliar situations who either could not get medical release to light duty or had been on extended light duty. My problem now is I can not function due to pain and have considered going to Mexico to seek medications or am open to any ideas by anyone in similar situation. I need to have some type of pain intervention and support as I have been disabled by severe pain since the injuries. I’ve sought help for depression due to suicidal thoughts because of pain, but they agree my main problem is due to pain and they are not authorized to treat pain related problems, only depression caused by he situation. Any experience with this type of problem regardless of means I’m open too…
ADDITIONAL INFO:__________
I guess I should be more specific. I’ve done everything suggested. I had 2 pain specialist prior to losing insurance and recieved trigger point injects, spinal & cervical blocks, arm & elbow blocks. I’ve had rezetomies also. I’ve had bio-feedback, tens units, phy therapy w/massages. I now must rely on Dallas’ Parkland Hospital for treatment, but never see same dr twice since its a training hospital. I’ve been waiting 2yrs to get into their pain clinic. Its been 10mos and I’ve seen 1 dr who prescribed nothing and said to come back in 6mos for follow-up, possibly for one steroid inj. Before loss of insnce pain dr rx’ed 10mg hydrocodone every 6hrs & got a little relief, not a lot. I do phys thrpy and exercise daily. I guess what I’m looking for is info on where to find dr who will include pain meds and monitor use to avoid addiction,seems like drs avoid rxing anything. Can’t take NSAIDS because they’ve RX’ed so long caused ulcers in stomach/intestines.

A: There is a large number of issues that can contribute to your pain that have not been addressed by all the ‘whiz-bang’ interventions you have received. An excellent book is available by Sherry Rogers, M.D. called: “Pain Free in 6 Weeks”. She explains dozens of biochemical causes of chronic pain that your doctors have not even looked for. This book can be a ‘God send’ for people like you. I know, I have been where you are (multiple MVAs).

It is important for you to realize that much of the ‘treatment’ you have received may actually be contributing to your chronic pain (e.g. use of NSAIDs damages the gut and causes a ‘leaky gut’, which creates opportunity for the development of many chronic pain syndromes). This book will educate you and direct you in your efforts to find relief. It is cheap, enlightening and money well spent.

The book is available at Amazon.com or from the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.

Best wishes and good luck.

Q: Anyone know of alternative pain relief methods for chronic pain.?
I have severe pain in my legs. I have had hip replacement surgery and take 300 mgs of Morphine sulfate, 60 mgs of Hydrocodone and various benzodiazapines on a daily basis. This is under the care of a doctor in a pain management clinic.

A: Those are some pretty strong drugs you are taking. And you still hurt or are you wanting to get off the drugs?

I don’t know of any other alternative that can handle that much pain except maybe a chiropractor but even then it’s really tricky with a hip replacement. I have a herniated disk in my back and a chiropractor wouldn’t touch it because it was pressing on a nerve. I take Loracet 20mg 4 times a day to be able to work.

Getting off the drugs would be a slow task. You’d have to wean yourself off but if you are having that much pain I wouldn’t do it unless your doctor says so. It’s all with doctors, hon.

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