INTENSE low back/abdominal pain, already on great meds, what now?
Jul 30, 2009
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Kidney Stone Pain Questions
have a couple of medical problems causing this… yes my doctors know… i’m on great meds (fentanyl, dilaudid)… don’t like morphine… but problems are getting worse and i’m building tolerance, is there anything i can do for relief from home…
pain from pancreatic cancer and kidney stones
thanks
Umuc – Thank you. How does one improve coping skills?
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Umuc Grad, RN, BSN, MS on July 30, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Therapies including: relaxation, imagery, distraction, heat and cold therapy, massage, hypnosis, physical therapy, learning to position for comfort, learning coping skills, and emotional support and counseling. These therapies can be used in conjunction with pain medications.
peterbilt197 on July 30, 2009 at 9:40 pm
There’s a couple of things you can try. If you can, get into a bath with the water as hot as you can stand, and soak for awhile. It’ll help relax the muscles and ease your discomfort. You can also try aromatherapy while you’re in the tub. Don’t ask me how, but it does help. You can get aromas for relaxation, sleeplessness, and for pain. Try napping through your pain if you can. Try reading or something else that’s mind challenging to help distract yourself. Hope I’ve helped
bunnylove7958 on July 30, 2009 at 9:40 pm
the best thing to take for sore muscle pain that is homeopathic is Arnica Montana you can find it at any health food store in the vitamin section i always take this for muscle soreness it always helps. it comes in a pill form that dissolves underneath your tongue or a topical cream/liquid that you can rub on your skin. there is also another natural rub called sombra that massage therapist use to help with ache muscles that you can buy at a natural food store. sombra is more of menthol base, where arnica montana is more of a healer then a soother. i recommend using both at the same time
hope this helps