I've tried all the following already and still in severe pain-
Medications; Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Amitriptyline, Duloxetine, Fluoxetine, Naproxen, Codeine, Dihydrocodeine, Co-codamol
Pain management rehabilitation program
TENS machine
Lidocaine infusion
Electric shocks / EMG stimulation
Crutches, Rollator, Braces
I take Dihydrocodeine to help me sleep, but I want to stop relying on it, and want to try anything to help the pain stop
I tried most of these, and I not able to do some of them and I'm still get in a lot of pain.
I know it’s non pharmaceutical but I’ve found Pilates a game changer. My core is stronger and my posture massively improved. My pain better controlled. I have 2:1 sessions so my instructor adapts to my bodies needs and on bad days she doesn’t push too hard.
Have you tried the Fentanyl Pat h?
I use Biofreeze which absorbs deeper than many topical treatments.
Here are some alternative approaches for managing pain and sleep that other MyChronicPainTeam members have found helpful:
Natural sleep aids to consider
• Lavender essential oils
• Epsom salt baths before bed
• Chamomile or Sleepytime tea with honey
• Meditation apps
• Melatonin supplements
• L-Tryptophan supplements Some Show Full Answer