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05-04-2007, 08:35 PM | #1 | ||
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I'm just curious if any one with TOS doesn't take any medication for pain?
I've been reading this forum and it seems like there are quite a few that take some serious meds. |
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05-04-2007, 08:51 PM | #2 | ||
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Hi,
I have weened myself off pain meds. Doesn't mean I dont hurt, but no meds. |
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05-04-2007, 09:11 PM | #3 | ||
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Hi,
I take very little meds. Panadol a couple of times a week. But im still in quite a bit of pain. I use massage and heat therapy. |
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05-04-2007, 09:34 PM | #4 | ||
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Hi,
I took Motrin before surgery that's it. No meds after surgery. Well, pain meds while in the hospital but just Darvocet for 3 days then plain old Tylenol for the next 2 weeks. Had surgery 8 yrs ago with Doc Brantigan. Had all 3 types and a very bad case he said. I was symptom free immediately after surgery. If you have a chance go see him for an opinion. Best wishes. |
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05-04-2007, 10:45 PM | #5 | |||
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The only thing I find I have to take after my surgery is a muscle relaxant, and I only take that when I just have to.
Peggy |
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05-05-2007, 01:47 AM | #6 | |||
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Controling the spasms is my help. I take 10 mg valium. Some days a half some none, other days I need several days of taking one.
I have toradol and anti inflamatory for flare ups, and percocets I take days I work if I come home with a lot of discomfort. I would rather take a darvocet or percocet, or two then 4 advil 4 times a day as PA suggested...that is crazy. Most help though, the hot tub!!!!!! Also lidoderm patches on the butcher knife in my back and my biofreeze I love, every single day whether I am hurting or not. I have a bed buddy for microwave, and frozen back of one part alcohol and two of water in a strong heat sealed bag...some use a dedicated bag of peas. The alcohol mix is like slushy and lower cold temp Maintance and keeping pain down is helpful. My personality is totally a type Z! If it isn;t done, no big deal, Dianne
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05-05-2007, 07:42 PM | #7 | ||
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The only meds I use for my TOS are an occasional massage, yoga, hitting the gym, a dip in the hot tub, and an occasional martini or two with the girls
Linda |
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05-05-2007, 08:03 PM | #8 | ||
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I don't take meds but try to control my pain with exercise (cardio/yoga), hot baths, a massager, and a heating pad.
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05-05-2007, 10:54 PM | #9 | ||
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The only meds I take for pain are Elavil (at bedtime only) and Zanaflex. I was on Neurontin but took myself off of it (weight gain ). Zanaflex is the only muscle relaxer that does me any good. I also have Ultracet in case I need that but don't take it regularly. I use ice or a heating pad, depending on the situation. If it's muscular pain, the heating pad works best. If it's that "icepick in my spine" BAD pain, I use ice. I also use Biofreeze or Myoflex cream as needed.
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05-05-2007, 11:31 PM | #10 | ||
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Red,
I have not heard of Elavil, does it help with pain? |
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