Pain relief.

[NickP1]

Any suggestions for a pain relief med. woke up this morning pretty beaten up.

Ankles gave way when I got up to go to the loo, slightly ungrateful. Aches and pains through the whole body.

I have tramadol but if I take it I become snappy and quick tempered. I stopped taking it for my partners benefit. Same result for cocodamol.

I’ve physical work to do today, renovating a house, i can work at my own pace but it’s going to be tough like this.

Thanks

Nick.

[notmebutme]

Hi Nick, I don't have much luck with painkillers I'm afraid. They either send me wonky or I have an allergic reaction. The most I have is ibuprofen which doesn't really do much but it can take the edge off depending where the pain is. I usually use compression aids (like tubigrip) or heat to function (again depends where the pain is). if I have to be mobile I use heat patches which I find very effective. You can usually pick up from a pharmacy or supermarkets although they can be pretty pricey. Hope that helps

[NickP1 in reply to notmebutme]

If I use compression aids or heat patches I’ll look like a patchwork quilt, the only place I wouldn’t have them would be on my ears. 😀

[notmebutme in reply to NickP1]

But they'd look so good on your ears!

Yeah have to say it's not a good look but if it helps get you through the day I'm in.

[Dinkie]

I am currently investigating tens machines. Have you tried one? I react badly to most drugs so anything drug free is the way forward for me. Good luck hope you find something that works.

[NickP1 in reply to Dinkie]

Have a couple of those I’ve collected over they years. Unfortunately didn’t work for me.

[Dinkie in reply to NickP1]

that's a shame. Epsom salts is the only thing to give me some relief. Nice soak in the bath but have to make sure there is someone around just in case I can't get out again!

[sherrisix in reply to Dinkie]

Unfortunately didn't work for me. Made my pain worse if anything

[spider555]

Drugs make me snappy. Usually from a headache.

[NickP1 in reply to spider555]

Yep.

I took a tramaset Sunday night. Needed a good nights sleep. Only 37.5 dose. Slept great but yesterday I was like a bear with a sore head. It wasn’t until this morning when my head is clearer I realise how much it affected me.

[Hidden]

A good tens machine helps me,that and morphine.or a bath/shower with Epsom salts

[NickP1 in reply to Hidden]

I’m giving th Epsom salts a bash, thanks for the suggestion. 😀

[Hidden in reply to NickP1]

Hope it helps☺

[NickP1]

Many thanks for the suggestions.

[Mdaisy]

Hi NickP1

Have you ever tried the prescribed Capsaicin Cream at all?

arthritisresearchuk.org/art...

It isn't always for those who is sensitive to medications and as it is such a hot heat relief cream it may require a 24hr patch test (made from Capsicum Peppers!)

It might help though and it could be worth discussing it with your GP

Hope the pain eases soon

Emma

[NickP1 in reply to Mdaisy]

Hi Emma.

Thanks for the info. I may give that a try never heard of it before.

[Jude666]

I find Paramol helps. And strangely, lavender bags in the pillow case can help aid sleep.

[msher]

Hi Nick, i'd avoid tramadol like the plague! My doctor diagnosed me with fibromyalgia 25 years ago and prescribed me with tramadol and diazepam! Masks pain very briefly and highly addictive, i binned them after a month as i had gone from 8 a day to 30. Ive only found relief through Cannabis, Tai Chi and Yoga. Try CBD oil, exercise, diet and breathing is the only thing ive found that can manage this condition How were you diagnosed? Misdiagnosis is quite common, a bit like IBS. Im a Glazier and this time of year kills me, keeping active and stretch mate. Hope this helps.