Hi everyone,
I’m looking for any suggestions on every day pain relief. I don’t want to keep taking pain killers every day as I’ll end up getting used to them and don’t like the long term effects they can have. I’m looking for natural help. Does anyone swear by any herbal remedies, or anyone take any vitamins or herbal stuff every day?
Just looking for ways to help myself naturally!
Thanks for any suggestions!
Hello
Have you tried a tens machine, it's a device that you wear that uses small electrical currents to disrupt pain signals.
I’ve heard of them, haven’t tried one yet as they’re quite expensive!!
You can pick them up from amazon for less than £20. Don't bother with any that targeted advertising to women as those you'll pay x10 for, even though they are just a tens machine.
Oh I’ll have to have a look thank you!!
Hello natalie02, have you tried Chinese medicines as an alternative therapy for pain? This has worked for many and I used them as well a few years ago. But I’ve controlled my pain mainly through a gluten/diary/wheat and egg free diet and a personalised running regime. I used to have daily pain and then I managed to control these symptoms to just pain during bleeding episodes. During this time I would take painkillers. Mint leaf tea, adding tumeric to general food or even smoothies help. Including kale and broccoli as part of your diet daily also helps. Matcha tea is very soothing for endo pain and IBS relief if you feel bloated. Everyone is different so you may have to try a few things before you find something that suits your body. Sadly, endometriosis pain is just possible to control with one form of treatment. I can understand how you feel about taking pain meds daily. Taking holistic approaches really help but these have to be part of your long term lifestyle to really see the benefits of controlling pain and any other endometriosis associated pain. They don’t always show quick results.
Hope this helps.
Thank you KGDI, I’ll look into those! I’m very controlled with my diet now, have been for a few years due to IBS issues too, so I’ll look into the teas and Chinese medicines thank you! Yes, I’m still coming to terms with the idea that I might never find something that actually helps other than surgery, but still waiting to see the endo specialist so maybe they can offer some more advice too! Thank you so much.
I have erosive gastrisis from taking too many NSAIDs, wish I’d have taken you approach. however when you are in constant pain it’s hard not to. Hope you find something that works for you.
Yes I’m taking them all the time and I’ve seen the effects of long term use. My Dad has just had a serious operation because of it. Realised since this is something I will likely have to deal with for the rest of my life I need to try and find a less damaging pain control but may prove difficult! I hope you’re not in too much pain with your erosive gastrisis!
Thank you. My consultant eventually told me to just take one with a paracetamol. She said people don’t realise it’s effective and it was surprisingly effective but at that point for me I’d already been taking too many NSAIDs. The only thing that has helped me has been the mirena iud but I know it’s not for everyone. Wishing your dad all the best with his recovery.
Sorry, what were you taking with a paracetamol?
Thank you, he’s doing much better now 
Mefanamic acid.
That’s a shame, but at least it’s fairly under control now? I’m glad the mirena helped you!
The mirena was an absolute life changer for me. 😊
Hi I've found magnesium oil very useful for the associated muscle aches I get. You apply it to your skin and it works quite fast.
I hate to be that guy but gentle yoga has helped me get rid of a lot of the body wide referred pain I used to get. I still get killer cramps and my hot water bottle is my best friend for that. But a lot of the lower back pain I get can be helped with some stretches. It's a hard road but a month or so in you will feel benefits.
Cannabis or derivatives like cbd can help you relax if tension is a thing for you.
Thank you I’ll look I to the magnesium oil and cbd, and try yoga more!! Thank you!
This is a quick reply. I use Ibulieve (high dose)gel when it starts to hurts but not straight after surgery, paracetamol, cbd tablets to try to keep anxiety at bay depending on the level of Anxiety, also Rhodiola (H&B or online) helps, magnesium tablets, also CBDbalm/cream, but it smells! Otherwise, like the other sufferers, gluten free diet, dairy free, chocolate free (for me), soya free, caffeine free (tough). The diet is tough to start wiybut there is an abundance of vegan food that I was completely ignorant of, fruits, vegs, lots of varied salads. Deep breathing, gentle exercises, watch films to take your mind off the pain, and certainly a lot of other remedies/attitudes that other ladies better informed will share .
Take good care of yourself
Thank you! I take vitamin D now so glad to hear that helps! I didn’t realise it was classed as an immune deficiency condition! I’ll look into all those suggestions, thank you very much! I appreciate it! Take care! X
Thank you. Im sure you already know this, but check for anaemia as it is associated with endo. You may get prescribed iron tablets. I have been treated for anaemia for many years, not knowing I had endo. Some tablets give tummy aches, constipation, but if you talk to your GP, he will prescribe one that works better for you.
Take care.
Thank you! I really appreciate all your advice. Take care!
Following on my earlier post, apparently Vitamin D helps with the immune system which we really need as this is an immune deficiency condition, although my results were average, ie, I was not deficient, I have been advised this month by GPs to take them which I do.
Change everything, buy healthy organic products from Green People UK, listen to meditation music, get toxic people out of your life, exercise gently, take Serrapeptase Enzyme supplement, drink water and healthy foods = Healing your endo naturally, which in turn will heal your pain naturally. You're in pain due to a hormones related condition, as your hormones are out of balance. You need to learn to get the good hormone levels back up, in a natural way. Your hormones will be out of balance because of everything going on around you, including what you put into your mouth. You'll have to research more on this.
Thank you I’ll do more research on this!
healendometriosisnaturally.... has her clients totally out of pain within 3 months.
Thanks!!
the hormone that you'd be high is is called 'estrogen'. Hope this helps.xx
I eat very healthily and take vitamins which seems to help. Sugar seems to worsen my pain. I no longer eat dairy or processed food either for the same reason.
I also try to exercise when possible. It helps distract me and makes me feel better in the long run. Even if it is just yoga or walking.
You could try tens machine, Lloyds pharmacy sell them for about £15.
I have had surgery which proved effective in pain relief but was a massive decision.
I hope you get some relief
D X
Thank you that’s really helpful! Just bought a tens machine so am excited to see if it helps! X
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