Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

[Keesha]

One NASID is Indomethacin 50/mg [prescription] Two per day. The other is time release Tylenol, 4-6 p/day just now. I try different ones.

Ok. You may want to let your doctor know so he can supervise you but of course that’s your decision.

I will hope for the best for you.

 

[rgp]

Ok. You may want to let your doctor know so he can supervise you but of course that’s your decision.

I will hope for the best for you.

Thanks for the well wish...........Frankly if he [my doc] were a better supervisor I'd feel better now..........

I'm thinking about looking for a new doc, mine really doesn't do much......So [for my arthritis] anyway......I going to do a little self-doctoring .

I can always give in to surgeons & such.........

 

[StarSong]

Thank you @Keesha for that list! I am indeed open to holistic healing options. These links provide a wealth of information.

I'll definitely try ginger tea, or perhaps ginger capsules since I already have a capsule-filling setup for making my own turmeric/black pepper caps. (It's much less expensive to fill my own caps.)

Anything made from a tea leaf (like green tea) is a no-go. After multiple sleepless nights I learned that herbal tea is fine but decaffeinated isn't. Decaf isn't synonymous with caffeine-free. https://www.doctorshealthpress.com/food-and-nutrition-articles/green-tea-caffeine/

Using hot or cold is intuitive - my body is good at telling me which to use when.

I've bookmarked the sites you listed and will give many of these a whirl. I will be deeply grateful for any improvement in pain, inflammation, and prevention of additional damage.

 

[Damaged Goods]

Wow, you guys have enlightened me as to alternative treatments, many of which I wasn't aware. I will investigate and undoubtedly try some. Thank you.

Regarding CBD, the legality is hazy, especially here in Md. which hasn't approved it and yet retailers like GNC advertise it. Very confusing. Also, because it isn't regulated, reports say that quality varies greatly. Any recommendations as to a specific product, especially one that is applied topically??

Did a lot of research and chose some companies highly recommended by both individuals and organizations. After trying an assortment of topicals and oils from these companies, there has been no improvement.

Guess alternative medicine and I just ain't compatible. Tell you the truth, steroid injections have been worthless too.

 

[gennie]

I'm 86 and have a lot of arthritis - head to toe. The ointment Biofreeze helps me with elbow and shoulder pain.