It's a Real Pain...

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:20 pm

Hello friends,

What do we take for pain if NSAIDS are not good for us? I've had lower abdominal pain for 2 weeks. I've tried aleve one day, it worked. Tylenol was so so and is supposed to be better for us.

Care to chime in?

Thanks,

love,

Monique

Post by **tex** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:48 pm

Hi Monique,

The only other options that I'm aware of are Tramadol, narcotic-based painkillers, or natural analgesics, such as boswellia serrata.

Love,
Tex

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:54 pm

Thanks Tex. I'll get me some boswellia serrata.

love,

Monique

Sheila · Post by **Sheila** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:10 pm

Re Boswellia: I tried it after being diagnosed and found that it didn't work at levels that were within recommended parameters. I wish I had a dollar for every "magic bullet" I tried over the past 3 years. I wonder what is causing your pain, Monique. Do you think it could be gas? When I'm very uncomfortable, I take 2 gas relief gels. It helps get the gas up or out and, Oh, what a relief it is!!

Sheila W

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:21 pm

thanks Sheila,

I've had a flare and the pain if from my spastic colon. I can actually feel it. When I am not in a flare, it usually goes away. When I start having pain, I know that a flare is on its way.I also have pain after BM---it feels like mu colon is working real hard to expel the food.

Monique

Sheila · Post by **Sheila** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:28 pm

Monique, that sounds like pain from spasms. Have you tried an anti-spasmotic?

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:35 pm

You're right. No never tried one...didn't even know they existed...you know what kind?

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:37 pm

Monique I'm kind of in the same pain relief boat with some 'fun' spinal issues right now. The Tramadol (Ultram) is a good option as its not a narcotic but has similar pain relieving strength to a narcotic...and it's MC friendly. I also have available some of the stronger narcotic based meds and I often will use the Tramadol first.

With MC pain relief options are tough.

Take care

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:40 pm

thanks Joe. Is tramadol prescription or OTC?

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:47 pm

Monique it is a prescription, but is prescribed fairly readily for these types of situations. It's an old medicine and has a good long safe history.

jgivens · Post by **jgivens** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:42 pm

I hope the Tramdol works for you, Monique. I tried the stuff a few years ago for bone pain and could not get out of bed it gave me such vertigo.
I take Levsin for gut spasms. It works fairly well, but it helps if you take it every 12 hours. (I am kind of a lightweight when it comes to drugs). I cannot take it during the day because it causes such blurred vision. I just cannot deal with it and it also dries my eyes out. I take it at night with some Tylenol for the joint pain that I have and am able to get to sleep.
The abdominal pain is just the worst. I imagine the inflammation being so bad that it is making me glow inside. Ugh!

desertrat · Post by **desertrat** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:54 pm

I usually don't have very much pain, but if I do I take a supplement that my Chiro suggested. It's called Formula 303, a natural relaxant. It's for muscle spasm, tension and stress. It's amazing, especially for gut/uterine aches. It's made of Valerian Root, Passiflora and magnesium carbonate. I love it. Great for cramps during your cycle too. And it also helps with sleep!

Also, I adore my corn-filled bean bag. Heat it up in the micro, they lay it on whatever part aches. Heat really can sooth aches.

Mandy

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:07 pm

Mandy,

Thanks for that. I guess it's in health food stores. sounds great!

Monique

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