2006-09-23 04:10:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Find a good Osteopath. It costs money but I found it was worth every penny.
Some doctors MIGHT fund osteopathy on the NHS - worth asking.
2006-09-29 10:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by Sally J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer with chronic back pain because of a serious accident I had a good few years ago, I smashed my spine and still have fractures that cause me terrible pain especially in the cold, I have tried everything for the pain, physio, those tens machines, warms baths, heat pads and strong pain killers, acupuncture and had several visits to a chiropractor, nothing seems to be of much help really, on my good days the only thing that does seem to help a bit is getting up and down at 10 minuet intervals to relive the stress on my back, going for gentle walks and yet more pain killers, I am seriously thinking of having a few sessions of Reiki to see if that will benefit me in some way, I had it recommended by a friend a few weeks ago so maybe that could be our answer.
2006-09-28 03:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have suffered from chronic back pain. I have been unable to walk properly for a couple of weeks on more that one occasion. It was terrible. Unfortunately the only thing that worked (a bit) were super strong drugs from the doctor, even that didn't take it away. I had acupuncture when I was a little better which stopped the spasms. I also spent a hell of a lot of money on a chiropractor, which in my experience, contained the problem rather than helped to 'cure'. I would suggest you think carefully before parting with a lot of money to a chiropractor (when you're in pain its easy to just pay, pay, pay - experience talking here...). Physio has been good for friends of mine, and pilates amazingly does help strenghten once you are able to move again. Thoughts are with you, its the worst kind of pain. Feel better soon.
2006-09-23 04:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have chronic back pain and been given all the pain killers you can think of, however the doctor gave me a special exercise sheet and I have a pillow for back pain. The other thing is deep freeze gel which freezes the area of pain, that gives me temporary relief. I've tried the warm gel, cream etc but, I'm allergic to it. However the cold freeze gel gives me more relief. I think it's called Deep Freeze or Deep Relief, I know there are two sorts and it's available on prescription. You can also get it in Spray Can.
2006-09-23 04:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by patch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing you should be very aware of is that chronic pain causes depression. It takes as little as two weeks for a chronic pain patient to develop signs of depression. After 8 months, your mom is highly likely to have this disease on top of whatever else she has (which you failed to mention what is wrong with her). Anyway, depression and chronic pain interfere with the treatment for each. In order to treat one effectively, you MUST treat both. You need a psych referrel from your primary care physician.
2016-03-18 00:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have chronic back pain. At one stage I couldn't even stand. I was lucky enough to find an extremely good chiropracter and although it took several weeks, eventually it was much better. If you are looking for a permanent "fix", I don't think one exists I'm afraid.
2006-09-23 04:19:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've had cortisone injections in various areas and that did help with the spasms. Check the phone book for local pain management clinics. They can help you find meds that can help you and offer treatments that are ment to help with chronic conditions. I have been dealing with various issues in my back and my sacroiliac joint has caused many problems. The only thing that has helped so far has been the injections.
2006-09-27 16:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by fiestyredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
corr tell me about it, my back is so painful, now it is starting to travell down to my legs as well. i have been taking andine extra every four hours, seems to work but you can sure tell when the tablets are wearing off. the other thing is good and don;t smell is ibuprofen 5% gel. but on the other hand i find getting really drunk helps to forget the pain, that's what i'm going to do tonight. then may think about seeing a doctor when i sober up.
2006-09-23 04:23:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take 200mg of Tramadol Hydrochloride every eight hours (3) a day, best pain relief for spinal injuries I have an S1-L5 Disectomy
2006-09-29 16:30:06 · answer #9 · answered by Mosez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had problems with my sciatic nerve since I ran college cross country. The pain seems to ease when I'm physically fit. For some reason. flexerall seems to help. Hot compresses also work well.
2006-09-23 06:08:03 · answer #10 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋