Tips for Managing Pain When Meds Aren't Enough

MatchaBunn

522d

Any tips for pain when meds aren’t cutting it? I’m inflamed all over and the heat in my joints is overwhelming. Thankfully, it’s cold outside and that helps for a minute, but then my hands get too cold and it becomes painful. I’m trying to keep moving around, and I did take a walk today, but I’m looking for other ways to manage when it flares like this. All I want to do is sleep.

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    • saboteur

      520d

      i agree with the first two comments the most, i would also suggest those things! i find a way to get through bad days is by rewarding myself with something, whether it be some delicious snack or some take out or some item i’ve wanted for a while. treat yourself somehow, you deserve it! 💖

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    • Em33

      522d

      Light stretching, heated blanket, warm bath with salts, some dilluted peppermint or other oil with massage, relaxing hot tea, and happy distractions. Call up a friend on video call, share about your pain and other things that are happening in your life

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    • funbuns420

      521d

      Medical marijuana has helped me out a lot! Lots of water too. I've noticed the more dehydrated I am the pain worsens.

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    • BestieBet

      521d

      Are you taking something for nerve pain too? Lyrica made a huge difference for me!

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      • funbuns420

        521d

        @BestieBet I'm on cymbalta and a muscle relaxer. The Dr wants me to try Lyrica but I had a bad experience with it.

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      • MatchaBunn

        521d

        @BestieBet yeah, I’m taking Lyrica but it really just seems to increase my fatigue. I still have such bad pains in my feet after work that I guess I’ll have to try soaking them with Epsom salts.

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    • saboteur

      520d

      i agree with the first two comments the most, i would also suggest those things! i find a way to get through bad days is by rewarding myself with something, whether it be some delicious snack or some take out or some item i’ve wanted for a while. treat yourself somehow, you deserve it! 💖

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