A bit of advice on pain relief?
Posted by: TomK on 08 October 2008
I've been suffering from sciatica recently and for the past ten years or so I've had some quite nasty problems with arthritis (it goes back further than that but got bad enough to require surgery eight years ago).
I guess, like many people I'm looking for pain relief that doesn't require pumping any more chemicals into my body. A few years ago, very much against my better judgment I bought a copper bracelet and the results were positive until I realised that the irritation it caused was a reminder to take my prescribed Naproxen. Once I disciplined myself to take this as prescribed the bracelet was no longer necessary.
However somebody whose opinion I respect recommended this. Does anybody have any experience of it? Does it work or is it more snake oil?
I guess, like many people I'm looking for pain relief that doesn't require pumping any more chemicals into my body. A few years ago, very much against my better judgment I bought a copper bracelet and the results were positive until I realised that the irritation it caused was a reminder to take my prescribed Naproxen. Once I disciplined myself to take this as prescribed the bracelet was no longer necessary.
However somebody whose opinion I respect recommended this. Does anybody have any experience of it? Does it work or is it more snake oil?
quote:Originally posted by Marc Newman:
Today finding a bit less pain at times.When i stand up straight it is best.Still, a few days more to go...
Marc
Marc,
When I was in lots of pain nearly 15 years ago, sitting down was agony and standing up was best (I think its something to do with a lot of weight being forced upon the base of your back when you're sitting vs more evenly distributed when you're standing). Key thing is movement and mobility, I know it hurts but if there is some light at the end of your painful tunnel I will say that I'm doing a half marathon next year (hopefully in a very competitive time) which is something I couldn't have imagined when the back agony was at its worst. Your back will get better and all the pain will subside.
My best wishes to you and all those on this thread with bad backs and who have been so kind to share their experiences.
regards
dev -- currently listening to Keith Jarrett's "The Survivors Suite" on the LP12
quote:Originally posted by Dev B:quote:Originally posted by Marc Newman:
Today finding a bit less pain at times.When i stand up straight it is best.Still, a few days more to go...
Marc
Marc,
When I was in lots of pain nearly 15 years ago, sitting down was agony and standing up was best (I think its something to do with a lot of weight being forced upon the base of your back when you're sitting vs more evenly distributed when you're standing). Key thing is movement and mobility, I know it hurts but if there is some light at the end of your painful tunnel I will say that I'm doing a half marathon next year (hopefully in a very competitive time) which is something I couldn't have imagined when the back agony was at its worst. Your back will get better and all the pain will subside.
My best wishes to you and all those on this thread with bad backs and who have been so kind to share their experiences.
regards
dev -- currently listening to Keith Jarrett's "The Survivors Suite" on the LP12
Dev-
I asked him if I would ever run again. He said no.That's what my orthopod said after my knee surgery. HA! I laugh in your general direction.Ran my second marathon a year later.
Very kind wishes to you,
Marc
quote:Originally posted by Marc Newman:
Back feeling 50% better with extended range of motion.Still very sore.Next injection is in November.
Marc
Hello Marc, great news