How can you treat pain without narcotics?!
Question:
How can you treat pain without narcotics?
I have had severe pain since 2003, and I am currenly on disability due to severe pain. I was approved the first time I applied. I want very badly to be off the narcotics, but I still have severe pain. I"ve made a great deal of progress, and I've lowered my dosages a great deal. I've tried all kinds of things, so most likely I may have tried anything you may suggest, but you never know someone out there may have thought of something I haven't. So I thought I'd ask anyway
but so you know what I have tried
pain clinic - regular patient
narcotics - but trying to quit
humor - in large doses -helps a great deal
massage
Chiropractic
tens unit
nutrition, exercises of all kinds.
pain sources
4 rotated vertebrae
mass in my right side - they did a CT scan - I don't have the results yet
problem with pain along my intercostal nerve, and even though the lyrica or neurotin is effective, I can't take these meds, due to side effects.
thanks for any ideas you may have.
2 months ago
thanks everyone - my dad kept telling me about the noni juice but I didn't know why he was making such a big deal about it. - I do pray - lots - I do use the lidoderm patches. at least until I run out. At $2000 I am not likely to get more. Humor has been the best thing for me. - thanks so much for your kind answers. the one about water - was helpful - I keep forgetting. I get dehydrated at times. Since my wife died, I forget things like that. thanks for reminding me. I haven't done the relaxation things much but I try to relax before bedtime each day.
thanks so much for your answers and kindness and prayers.
Answers:
I am sorry to hear you are in such pain. In using the principles of colour therapy, I would recommend you get hold of indigo coloured silk and drape it around your body. Indigo is a great pain reliever. Also use the colour orange in the form of diet. Orange helps raise your body's immune system and helps you feel happier. It will increase your energy levels which will in turn help you deal with the pain. I really hope this helps.