pain management tips for someone who can’t take anti inflammatory medication

[RJane83]

hi

I’m in need of some help and this is the only place I could think of

I was diagnosed with Endometriosis a few years ago - after about 20 years of trying to get a doctor to listen to me. I was only listened to as I was getting pretty bad cramps in my bottom- I have a underlying condition where I’m on blood thinners for life so I can’t take the pill , tranexamic acid or anti inflammatory medication - the past 9 months I’ve been getting peri menopausal symptoms- meaning I’m on my period pretty much on my period constantly- but the cramps are getting so serve in my bottom it’s affecting my everyday life and the GP’s don’t really want to listen- has anyone got any tips on pain management.

Many thanks

[Hidden]

The most successful thing I've had is an electric heat pad.

[RJane83 in reply to Hidden]

thank you, really appreciate it

[Awwy]

Hi lovely,

I can't tolerate anti inflammatory medications. They really do a number on my stomach. Have you been referred to pain management? If not I would get referred. I did wait 8 months to be seen. I use heat pads, hot water bottles, and a tens machine. I also take nefompam and paracetamol on tandem. I have just been prescribed noritriptaline but that hasn't had an affect yet.

The other thing is for your bowel that helped me with those shooting pains was Buscopan. I found they were not as intense.

💜

[RJane83 in reply to Awwy]

thank you so much, I’ve got an appointment with GP next week so I’ll ask about referral

[Prettythings1]

Hi lovely I am so sorry you are suffering so much No I

I also have endometriosis and adeninosis

like you I cannot have anti-inflammatories and there’s a lot of pain medication. I’m not allowed to take also

when it is at its worst, I take codeine help, and paracetamol

I am following an anti-inflammatory diet it’s help with symptoms like constipation and some bloating. Also, doing lots of yoga x

[RJane83]

thank you for your help it’s a real godsend having ladies going through the same things give advice-you kind of feel shutout.

I thought about yoga will definitely give it a try thank you

I am on a anti inflammatory diet as the same time I got diagnosed with endometriosis they found I had coeliacs disease 🤦🏼‍♀️

[Green_witch]

Hi there! I'm sorry you're having to navigate this condition without NSAIDs.

The Ovira TENS machine has helped me. So have epsom salt baths and heating pads. I'm experimenting with an Infrared Light wrap daily, for 30mins, which is supposed to help with inflammation and pain.

This women's health expert recommends 500mg of powdered ginger, 2-4x per day (worth a shot), and also recommends dosing CBD daily. She has some other great recommendations of anti-inflammatory supplements: avivaromm.com/endometriosis...

I hope you can find some relief. <3