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Originally Posted by Dew58
I take 21 pills per day. One pill led to another, then another; side effects of one med to another, increased chronic pain, as the RSD brought many complications. The severe,burning pain brought on chronic pain, depression/anxiety, insomnia, hbp, gerd, inflamation.
I also use pain patches, heating pad, and a TENS Unit.
How Is It Possible Not To Take Medications With RSD?
I wish I did not have to take any medication. |
Hey Dew,
If we are talking medications I take 11 pills a day because of my RSD. I understood the question to be about pain meds. I use them just not on a daily basis. I am sure my chiropractor is a big reason I don't need more pain medication than I take. He is an activator DC he can't use his hands I'm to sensative. Lidocain patches are no good for me my pain is full body I need a lidocain suit (just kidding). I tried the stronger patches duragesic (spelling ?) I was sick all the time and I really didn't like the side effects. My physcologist taught me a great relaxing routine. I know I heard people say don't use ice for RSD. I have used it for 9 years and it helps me. My big concern with PAIN medications is, I have full body RSD and it isn't getting any better. I will probably need daily pain meds in the future so I am trying very hard now to manage my pain with as little PAIN medications as I can, so if I need them in the future I won't be immune to everything. It's what works for me and it took me 9 years to get to where I am.
Take care,
Sherrie