[Trinity]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice. Today I'm having real problems with pain, it happens every so often that despite medications it becomes almost unbearable. I normally take Lyrica and nortriptyline. Today i've increased my Lyrica dose and taken Tramadol (200mg so far today and it's not even luch time!)

I was wondering if anyone has any tips for coping with pain, anything that works for you that I can try? I'm desperate

Thanks

TrinityX

This post has been edited by trinity: 21 April 2008 - 02:41 PM

[Tired of hurting]

Could your pain be from inflamation? Maybe an anitinflamatory might help. Does hot or cold help? Sometimes I just go back to bed for a nap. And start the day over when I wake up. Does the cold weather or storms effect you? They make me ache. Also the cold makes me spasm. Give me more info. You can PM me... I hope something works XOX

[Trinity]

Tired of hurting, on Apr 21 2008, 04:53 PM, said:

Could your pain be from inflamation? Maybe an anitinflamatory might help. Does hot or cold help? Sometimes I just go back to bed for a nap. And start the day over when I wake up. Does the cold weather or storms effect you? They make me ache. Also the cold makes me spasm. Give me more info. You can PM me... I hope something works XOX

I've tried ibuprofen which hasn't helped, I've also had paracetamol, dihydrocodeine and tramadol, i feel like a pharmacy! I can't tolerate anything touching my back at the moment, it just burns, I've spent most of the day in bed today, it helps a bit if I can stretch out. The weather is not a problem at the moment, it's mild and a bit wet.
There doesn't seem to be a particular trigger for the pain, maybe i slept awkwardly last night I don't know. The pain killers just seem to dope me up! I just need some techniques to cope with the pain until it settles down again.

Tx

This post has been edited by trinity: 21 April 2008 - 04:55 PM

[Apparelyzed]

I get the burning root pain in my arms.

A heat pad works for me, but be carefull if you can't feel temperature, you don't want to get a burn!

This doesn't work for everyone though, for some it makes the pain worse.

I also take Coproxamol for pain, which also helps.

Regards

Simon

[Lucydog]

Having been pregnant forever I try to avoid meds if at all poss.

So for pain I tend to have a warm bath with some nice smelling oil, that takes my mind off it and relaxes me. I also find doing puzzles is a good distraction technique.

As for meds eceryone is different, Ive tried them all and find I tend to get more pain relief from over the counter stuff than prescription meds. I tend to get most relief from aspirin and ibuprofen beleive it or not. You just hve to find what works for you really, we are all different.

[Tired of hurting]

Hey Trinity, How are you today? Have you got any relief yet? I hate to hear people are suffering. All we can do is support each other, and know your not alone. I hope today was a better day for you. PM if you need to vent...

[Trinity]

Thanks Tired

The pain is a bit better, not quite back to it's baseline level, but getting closer. I don't think the painkillers really help that much, but they knock me out enough that I can distance myself from it. Have got an appointment with my GP later, will see if he has any pearls of wisdom to add, somehow I doubt it! I just need to work out what triggers the bad episodes and see if I can avoid it!

Thanks for caring

Trinity X

This post has been edited by trinity: 23 April 2008 - 06:22 AM