I'm new here

I am interested in pain and ways that I can relieve mine. It is a shame that so many people have to suffer with it. Hello to all.

[Bananas5]

Welcome on board.

Many of us find ways to manage our pain with alternative therapy, pacing and a few drugs. It should never stop you leading a full life albeit different from what you planned.

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[Hidden in reply to Bananas5]

Hi Bananas5, yes very true. Pacing does seem to help and just started back on 10mg Amitriptyline, so hopefully this will take the edge off x

[1965Katy in reply to Hidden]

What is pacing? Is the Amitriptyline helping? I have been prescribed the same but haven't taken it yet due to my osteoporosis.

[Bananas5 in reply to 1965Katy]

princessinthetower.org/pain...

This is abit long but explains exactly what pacing is.....

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[Hidden in reply to 1965Katy]

Hi, the Amitriptyline does help with sleep and pain, but does make me tired for a while during the day. Pacing is basically not doing too much on a good day so that you have a crash and just taking everything much more moderately.

[Sazntef in reply to Hidden]

Pacing is learning to not push into the pain before you stop. If you get sore after doing something for 20minutes, then do it for 15 minutes and stop, rest and do another 15 minutes after a break. Teach the chronic pain response that the activity doesn't necessarily mean pain happens.

[BlanketTime1]

welcome!

[katieoxo60]

Welcome to the group, hope you find some useful advice that works for you. Anything that reduces the pain is a bonus so try all.

[Hidden]

Indeed, thanks katieoxo60