natural anesthetic?
19.November, 2008
We've tried:
Physical Therapy, Rest, Heat/Ice, Massage, Chiropractic, OTC's, and Rx (muscle relaxants and pain killers - the latest is Hydromorphone which works for about 2 to 2 &1/2 hours).
Recently went back to trying accupuncture but this has yet to do anything.
Also watching foods, getting exercize (walking, stretching, swimming), and working on spending two 10 minute sessions in quiet, peaceful, calmness (for lack of a better word).
Vitamins & Minerals (multi, CoQ10, B2, Bcomplex 100) are also on board.
Do you have any useful suggestions for some sort of QUALITY and hopefully immediate pain relief?
Dx - Compressed vertebrae (T6/7) due to an accident. Also shows herniation of disc into soft space V above.
Pain is centered mid back - between shoulder blades. It catches in the sternum, causes pain to go up the spinal column (probably muscular in nature) and leads to neck pain and repeated migraines.
Massage has helped and has also made things much worse.
A special thanks goes to those who have submitted answers aiming to assist - not making this a joke - even though it is rather odd that people would post personal matters on the world wide web and thus might deservedly need a few razzes but to tell a person to go get drunk or go smoke weed is just STUPID. Thanks but no thanks
For those who have asked about an MRI — yes, last year. One was ordered of my neck and T-Spine. It found a reverse curve of the neck and it completely "lost signal" in the T6/7 area.
Hi Warmkoolaid
I understand what you mean about this being a crazy place to be put'n all our personal laundry and such but then again this is the Twenty-First Century and technology is the name of the game. Most people are willing to lend a warm ear and kind heart and it is these people that truly make this world a better place.
Now as for your pain issues. I am sorry you are having such difficulty. I would suggest that you get a second opinion. Then I would urge you to continue working those painful areas within the supporting boundaries of water. Water therapy is supportive, allows free movement without the harsh pulls of gravity or the physical forces of bounce. Have you checked into a TENS unit? Your PT or Doctor can prescribe one for you. Its just enough to help interfere with the pain messages and has benefit of bringing movement to areas you might not want to be moving because of the pain.
Keep up with the Accupuncture. It should really help - if it doesnt in say 4 to 6 weeks, talk to the person perfoming the procedures. Maybe they will have to do something else like electro -puncture or???
How long has it been since you've gotten a good massage? maybe its time to seek them out?
I see no one has really commented on your terminology of anesthesia - This I have no idea on. I would say Willow Bark capsules (natural pain reliever) and talk to someone at your local Health Food store or Pharmacia about a natural anti-inflamatory.
Make sure you eat a diet rich in whole foods, keep your stresses low, keep your good spirits up, seek positive people to surround you, unclutter your life and your home, and if someone does get back to you on something good for pain, please let me know. (I've tried several supposed WONDER PAIN RELIVER rubs but NONE work - so I get what you are saying.)
Good Luck my friend.
20.November, 2008 um 3:12 am
start drinking brother
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20.November, 2008 um 3:34 am
Try to get a second chiropractic opinion. These are just like regular doc's they're all different. Some chiro's use different techniques. Stay away from traditional docs…they can't do anything but numb you. Have them take new xrays and get that other opinion. As for the Dx…next step in my eyes is surgery and that won't be good for you either! Ever had an MRI??? That may prove worthwhile.
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20.November, 2008 um 3:51 am
Go too MattFury.com and read about "Spinal Bridging" and how it can relieve spinal pressure and open meridian channels. He has a lot of great ideas.
Tengue99
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20.November, 2008 um 4:02 am
Hi Warmkoolaid
I understand what you mean about this being a crazy place to be put'n all our personal laundry and such but then again this is the Twenty-First Century and technology is the name of the game. Most people are willing to lend a warm ear and kind heart and it is these people that truly make this world a better place.
Now as for your pain issues. I am sorry you are having such difficulty. I would suggest that you get a second opinion. Then I would urge you to continue working those painful areas within the supporting boundaries of water. Water therapy is supportive, allows free movement without the harsh pulls of gravity or the physical forces of bounce. Have you checked into a TENS unit? Your PT or Doctor can prescribe one for you. Its just enough to help interfere with the pain messages and has benefit of bringing movement to areas you might not want to be moving because of the pain.
Keep up with the Accupuncture. It should really help - if it doesnt in say 4 to 6 weeks, talk to the person perfoming the procedures. Maybe they will have to do something else like electro -puncture or???
How long has it been since you've gotten a good massage? maybe its time to seek them out?
I see no one has really commented on your terminology of anesthesia - This I have no idea on. I would say Willow Bark capsules (natural pain reliever) and talk to someone at your local Health Food store or Pharmacia about a natural anti-inflamatory.
Make sure you eat a diet rich in whole foods, keep your stresses low, keep your good spirits up, seek positive people to surround you, unclutter your life and your home, and if someone does get back to you on something good for pain, please let me know. (I've tried several supposed WONDER PAIN RELIVER rubs but NONE work - so I get what you are saying.)
Good Luck my friend.
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20.November, 2008 um 4:26 am
general natural anesthetic :
the major pressure point used in acupressure is the Large Intestine pressure point situated somewhere at the base of the 'V' made between your index and your thumb. This works for your whole body. When pressed properly, pain should radiate from your hand upto your neck. Then numbing sets in. It does need a bit of practice and force but it sure works. This technique is being used by some doctors in some countries where people can't afford to pay for anesthesia e.g. for tooth extraction.
neck/shoulder pains :
Then, you also have 2 pressure points (one on each side of your back at the level of your 7th verteabra at the base of your neck'). These are the ones to press when you suffer from neck/shoulder pains.
For the migraines :
the points are situated between your eyebrows and on your forehead then continue the treatment with a massage of your skull also helps. You can finish off the treatment by pressing the 2 points mentionned above for neck/shoulder pain. .
Make sure, before you start on yourself, to ask your acupuncturist to show you the exact points so that you can treat yourself whenever you feel the pain. It is very important to know exactly where those points are - acupressure/puncture points are very specific points on very specific merdiens- for the treatment to be effective and to know what you are doing.
NEVER, EVER touch your spine.
Always start your massage the furthest from the pain spot, moving gradually towards it.
Make sure that after each treatment you drink only warm fluids and avoid being in cold air condioning.
Try to always keep a good posture, keeping your spine straight like standing or sitting straight.
You can buy some books but it is still better to ask professional advice from your acupuncturist.
Take care.
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I study acupressure