How do you cope with your aches and pains?

Hi everyone - I’m new to Silversurfers.
Aches and pains come and go for me too - why not explore other options like complementary therapies - for general wellbeing as well as specific pain.
Doctors have their own tools - referral to surgeons, medication, injections and referral to physio; physios in the NHS these days seem limited to assessment and giving exercise - which is great for body maintenance - if you do the exercises, that is; surgeons will operate - that’s what they are trained for after all.
Taking responsibility for one’s own health seems the way forward - nutrition, sensible intake of alcohol, and then explore what else is out there that may or may not help - but if you don’t try - how do you know?

I suffer from Headaches caused I think from Neck problems, I. e Osteoarthritis. Don't like to use tablets much because of side effects. Trying at the moment - Melissa Dream tablets to help me sleep better, only just started on them. Has anyone tried them & did they help?

I'd like to recommend a couple of things. First magnewium helps pain. However magnesium oxide, the cheapset type, is laxative. Magnesium maleate is a good choice or if you can get into a bath buy food grade epsom salts (you can get large sacks online) and soak in a warm bath containing at least one cupful. Stay there 15 minutes and pat dry.

Hello, has anyone had any experience of Tenosynovitis, (Tendon sheath inflammation) I have it in my feet. I have other feet problems as well. Have suffered for 3 years. It is changing my life as I am in constant pain and cant do what I want to do.

forgot the second - we have an excellent osteopath who cured my husband's bad knee (after one visit and some recommended exercises) when the gp recommended surgery and has significantly helped a sore hip.

One thing I can highly recommend is Rosemary oil, mixed with a carrier oil or a simple base cream, fantastic stuff. My husband could hardly get in and out of the car was told he needed new knees but started using Rosemary oil religiously morning and night, still does. I am getting in to this also and have found it does help.

I have had a painful base of thumb for a while and it's getting worse. I believe it's wear and tear as a result of my job. I'm sure it'll be arthritis, which tends to run in my family. I'm taking painkillers at the moment but they are not helping much. I can see me going to my gp soon.

I must try that. Thanks Georgie Girl 🙂

I have arthritis in my knee had cortisone injection 2 weeks ago hasn't started working as yet -any suggestions from those who had this jab - Thanx

Have been diagnosed with arthritis in knee had cortisone injection on Thursday 3 November how long does it take to kick in as still in pain plus what vitamins recommended to help with this joint problem thanx

Hi, I'm wondering how people cope with chronic pain, I'm 57 and have been busy all my life working full time in a stressful job and raising a family, however 3 yrs ago I started suffering from chronic pain and have been seen by various specialists who have diagnosed me with six different conditions ranging from my spine to nerve damage in my arms and legs and also fibromyalgia, I won't bore you with the medical details of them all but my mobility is severely compromised and I'm in chronic pain, I have been tried on so many pain killers including morphine to no avail.
However my two grown up daughters with children of their own seem to not accept it and either think I'm exaggerating ( I wish I was ) or that it's because I'm a little overweight, I'm currently on long term sick leave from my job as a mental health nurse and occupational health are supporting Ill health retirement, I feel so frustrated and useless.

I have to decide between using Tramadol,which is an opiate, or managing with Paracetamol and a hot water bottle. I need to be able to function and drive. I have arthritis, osteoporosis and Parkinson's. I cannot take Ibuprufen. or co- codemol. Any suggestions?

12 years ago I had my right knee replaced, 11 years ago I had my left knee replaced and 9 years ago I had my left hip replaced and now my right hip is giving me problems along with my right knee. I have osteoarthritis and spondylitis of the spine along with arthritis in my right shoulder and left hand where only my thumb and second finger are any use to me. I also have a prostate problem that is very painful but at 70 years old I still can't sit still for very long. I maintain my own car, do all the decorating in my home, cut the grass every week in my very large garden and I am the Chairman of a writers group. I am in constant pain 24/7 but I don't let that stop me from doing things. I find that when I am busy, my pain is secondary, although the following day I do suffer a lot worse from my previous days workout. I have stopped taking the Tramadol Hydrochloride pain killers, the Tamulosin Hydrochloride muscle relaxants, the Amitriptyline and the Warfarin along with others and I feel better without them as none eased the pain I have or allowed me to sleep any better than I do without them.
I usually sleep for 4 hours solid, the same amount of sleep I have always had during my life. I go to bed with pain and get up with pain but that is my life and I have learnt to live with it. I have written and published 2 novels and a childrens story book and on writing my third novel at the moment.
I also look after my wife who is a Diabetic, she can't walk very far so I do all the shopping, washing, cooking and clean house, after all, she has looked after me for the better part of our 50 years of happy marriage.
So what is the use of me grumbling about anything in my life, it does me no good whatsoever and I hope to live for many more years in pain. 🙂
For 45 years of my life I have worked abroad as an Engineer, I have a degree and a masters degree in Electro Mechanical Engineering, the masters degree I earned last year by post from Edinborough University, took 3 years, just something I wanted to do.
I have a desktop PC and an iPad Air, the iPad is a lifeline for me when the pain is so bad I can't climb the stairs.
www.washington-writers.weebly.com is my web site, check it out and if you have ant stories or poems you would like to see in print on my web site just send them to me with your nabe and I will publish them. So take care everyone and God bless. 😀

I have been in a physical job all my working life, so just put down aches and pains as normal. I had to give up work to care for my husband 24/7 for 3 years. He passed away in February 2014. I have always been a 'coper', so the first year I just got on with stuff and it passed in a dog. This year I have begun to feel increasingly 'not right'. I hurt everywhere, shaky hands and feel I permanently have woolly gloves on, not sleeping, loss of balance.

Anyway, finally went to the Docs, who ran lots of blood tests and sent me to see a consultant.

Just been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Pernicious Anemia and severe depression. So basically I'm a miserable cow who aches all over. I'm trying to see a light at the end of the tunnel, but so far it is a very dim pin prick.

Hello, I am new to silver surfers and wondered if any one else has a similar problem to mine. For the past two years I have suffered from Tibialis Posterier dysfunction in first the right foot and then them both. I know this can be helped but not in my case as I have a lot of torn tendons in my feet, not just one. Pills don't help, just make me constipated, but as my problem is very likely to have been caused by me having "over pronated" for many years I wear made to measure othortics which although don't cure stop my feet becoming even flatter. As I was a great walker before it is very frustration that I am now limited. I know this is not the most serious problem going by any means, but just wondered if anyone, with similar problems could offer any suggestions. Thanks.

I live with moderate to severe pain on a daily basis I'm raising a 13 year old grandchild. It's difficult to get out much
I lost my husband Thanksgiving Day. He passed at home. I just thought some new friends might be helpful

I feel very lucky that I have had very little pain in my life, now at the age of 67 I hope I continue to be virtually pain free, I do put this down to Pilates which I attend two to three times a week, I have mentioned this to many people who seem to dismiss this as silly, the medical profession are starting to look at this type of exercise. I wish more people who give Pilates a try, I am sure it would be of great help to many who are in pain. Go on give it a try you will be surprised at the difference it makes.

I do feel as you get older you wake up in the morning and can feel aches especially if you have been gardening or doing some type of exercise. Think this is probably common to us all as we get into our 50s and beyond

Sorry that should read *passed in a 'fog'*

Spa baths.

I,m not sure if this is the correct place for this question but please bare with me.

Both my husband & I have arthritis and we are considering getting a spa/whirlpool bath, Can anyone give me any information as to their helpfulness Please. Also any info on the best pace to look for which type is best.

Thank you in anticipation.