[withmore]

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.

[watsonsh]

Hi,

I have weened myself off pain meds. Doesn't mean I dont hurt, but no meds.

[ozzy14]

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.

[bettertoser]

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.

[Peg24]

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

[DiMarie]

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

[a teacher]

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

[Stardust]

I don't take meds but try to control my pain with exercise (cardio/yoga), hot baths, a massager, and a heating pad.

[redjpwranglergirl]

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.

[watsonsh]

Red,

I have not heard of Elavil, does it help with pain?