Tricks to fight the monster pain.
Hot bath, heating pad/hot water bottle is my top thing.

I have healing touch done 1 time a month. its kinda like reiki
they are offering this in hosp now as an option along with or other then meds. It cost $ tho .

I cover my face with bandana or face mask if cold or windy.

sometimes I walk bare foot on hot cement sidewalk then come home and stck feet in icey water and then hot water and clean feet. like ice water then hot then ice cold water. messes with the mind a bit and my thoughts arent so consintrated on 24/7 face pain.

I hear of others who use hot pepper cream on the painful area.

Meditation is another one I find helpful, breathing exercises to relax and de-stress.

Music and art though they may not make pain go away it helps me " get it out" sort to speak and I feel better somehow. Not as frustrated or angry or upset. If that makes any sense . stress and worry can really feed the pain monster.

This is a great thread and will help others. If I come across more things that others find helpful I will add them.

Low pain wishes to all of you.
PEACE
BMW