what helps with the pain?: Hi I have... - Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis UK

72,905 members53,261 posts

what helps with the pain?

kerri- profile image
13 Replies

Hi

I have severe pain every month and my pain killers no longer work. Does anyone use other methods to help contol the pain or use alternate medication.

At the moment I use my wheat bag and tens machine, when the pain is really bad these dont seem to touch it.

Any ideas ?

Written by
kerri- profile image
kerri-
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
13 Replies
AllWeNeedIsluv profile image
AllWeNeedIsluv

Iv tried so much pain meds and they hardly help my gp has referred me to pain clinic. I did my own research and came across serrepeptase and I got some I can honestly say this passed month has been my best in a very long time my pain is, minimal. I love heat pads but in this recent weather it's too much hope this helps xx

kerri- profile image
kerri- in reply toAllWeNeedIsluv

Thanks i will give that a try, Ive taking that many pain killers over the years that when its bad i have go to hospital and get morphine, but that really isn't doing me any good, fingers crossed x

AllWeNeedIsluv profile image
AllWeNeedIsluv in reply tokerri-

Iv recently gone to hospital and they gave morphine a couple times I can honestly say it doesn't do what I would have expected it to do. Research the serrepeptase honest it's been a life changer for me. It's all I talk about these days xxx

FairFacedFairy profile image
FairFacedFairy

In all honesty, pain medication has caused me more trouble then good. Now I only take nortriptyline for bladder and some pelvic pain and does help with some 'pressure' feeling.

The biggest difference came from changing my diet and light exercise. Reducing foods that cause inflammation mainly. It also made me feel more relaxed and mentally better which reduced my stress - one of my biggest triggers!

But there are some of my pains where nothing works but I think when I eat, sleep and drink better I can cope with the pain better.

FairFacedFairy profile image
FairFacedFairy in reply toFairFacedFairy

Also as above, my electric heat pad is my best friend!!

Lou7707 profile image
Lou7707

Hi Kerri-

Sorry to hear you're struggling with pain relief. Our treatment pack lists an in depth list of pain relief treatments, ranging from pain management to nutrition to complementary therapies. Of course, you'll need to see which works for you. I hope this helps.

endometriosis-uk.org/sites/...

Louise

Endometriosis UK

seg86 profile image
seg86

I went on a nerve pain medication called Endep. It's a very low dose and has helped with the burning and referred pain immensely.

amy-28 profile image
amy-28

I got Put on amitriptyline that's Aug when nothing else was working anymore. It shuts down the nerves in your pelvis area I think you take it at night and so far that was the only thing that really helped improve my symptoms xxxx

kerri- profile image
kerri- in reply toamy-28

Thanks ive tried this one and sadly I did not touch it

katie_o profile image
katie_o

Due to endo and also suffering from nerve pain I've been on a mixture of pain mess, I've recently been put on a buprenorphine patch and duloxetine capsules and though the pain hasn't gone it has improved- im also having prostap injections.

kerri- profile image
kerri- in reply tokatie_o

Thanks for the reply ive tried duloxetine and im in prostap at the moment , I will look into burenorphine

thank you

kerri- profile image
kerri-

Thanks everyone one for your replys Ive got quite a few different choices that i never knew I had. sometimes you feel like your on your own dealing with endo, its nice to know that others go through the same and offer a bit of help x

seg86 profile image
seg86

You are not on your own! It's why we are here. I know how it feels when you're dealing with the doc, though. Good luck!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

what helps the pain....

Hi Ladies, I am a 28 year old female who suffers with a lot of daily cramping and more due to...
MrsBee1996 profile image

What pain relief do you use?

Following on from my thread, I just wondered what pain relief you use? Naproxen, paracetamol,...

Dealing with the Pain without medication

Hello ladies, I am just looking for some help and advice from women who know endo, as I am...

What will help with the pain?

I had a laparoscopy just over 12 months ago as my pain was getting unbearable, it helped for a...
Chil616 profile image

Cronic pain that nothing helps

Hiya, I'm 31 and was diagnosed in 2012 with savere endometriosis and ovarian cysts, Ive had 2...
Jennye32 profile image

Moderation team

See all

Top community tags

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.