Posted by Cam W. on December 1, 2000, at 7:07:08
In reply to help, anyone? Cam? pain relief questions...., posted by CarolAnn on November 30, 2000, at 19:12:42
CarolAnn - That nerve stuff is a bitch to treat. My suggestion, until the doc decides how he is going to handle this (low doses of Elavil or Inderal may be worth a shot, ask him) try using just one OTC pain killer (but not Tylenol - too toxic).
Since you guys have Alveve down there, use it. The dose you can use is up to 1000mg per day (8 x 125mg tablets split into 2 to 4 doses, depending on how your tummy handles it). Take the tablets with meals. Tell your doc that you are doing this, and could he please help out, before he has to trat you for stomach ulcers. That high Aleve dose is fairly safe for the short term (a month or two), but you do really start to risk ulcers if you take 1000mg a day for an extended period.
Outside of this, have you tried cold (or hot, at different times) compresses (wet facecloths) on the back of your neck or over the painful spots? It may or may not help, but it gives you something to do to take your mind off of the pain.
Just a couple thoughts (not thinking very clearly, lately). - Cam
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