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Chronic Pain Remedies
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[YEA] 11/25/2007: Joyce from Joelton, Tn writes: "To Sandy: For all those other aches and pains - I swear by MSM - this is what our' bodies convert DMSO into. Remember all the controversy over that one. I have been taking it several years with nothing but good results, however I did read on EC where someone said had bad reaction. You can google to read about it before you try. It is akin to sulphur, but I have no trouble with it despite being unable to take sulfa drugs such as Bactrim."
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06/22/2008: TAN KOON PENG from SINGAPORE writes: "White willow bark, devil's claw, Turmeric, cayenne, green tea, feverfew, ginger, kava kava, tea tree oil, cats claw, valerian, cloves oil are useful painkiller. white willow bark works well for all kinds of pain."
06/22/2008: TAN KOON PENG from SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE replies: "Ginger is a natural pain reliever. Just cut it into thin slice and steep it as a tea.
Mace and nutmeg are also good at relieving pain but do not take too much of these because this two herbs can be hallucinogenic.
Bromelain present in pineapple is a great natural antinflammatory.
Arnica and bilberry are good for pain.
Carrot juice are effective for back (siatica),leg pain, and arthritis!
Capsaicin! This is actually a component in chili peppers and also works well for back pain, joint pain etc."
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1 NAY
[YEA] 01/03/2008: Bill from bensalem, Pa USA writes: "I have been doing oil pulling for 2 weeks now. I use sesame or almond oil. The first time I did it at night before bed. In the morning, My dry chapped hands were noticeably smoother and more supple. My face has also become smoother. After 4 days, I noticed that a cronic pain that I had in my right side upper back and neck were diminished considerably and I could move my head from side to side without any pain.I originally tried it to relieve my nasal congestion which it does temporarly. I have also seen marked improvement in knee and other joint pain. I will continue to do it daily. I take vitamins and supplements, and see my chiropractor, but nothing has helped as much as oil pulling for my pain."
[NAY] 02/07/2009: Max Nass from NYC, NY replies: "I have been taking sesame oil for pain for at least 2 months and I have had no results. I take it in the morning. Should I take it at night before going to sleep? I take it in the morning before I eat or drink. It would be difficult to space it out more than 2 hours before going to bed. Please advise. Thank you."
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[YEA] 04/29/2007: Dani from Queens, NY writes: "I have been oil pulling for about 5weeks now. First thing I noticed was my sweet tooth completely gone, needless to say with that came weight loss. Also it is true that your ailments first worsen before getting better. My biggest thing was leg pain from my varicose veins. When I first started OP it hurt for about a week since then I haven't had any pain. Thank you for all your great help."
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09/23/2009: Charlotte from Oxford, United Kingdom writes: "This website is great, thank you all so much for your comments and advice - without it I'd be in a lot of pain. The baking soda trick does work for me most of the time - but some days the pain does creep back. I find driving quite painful if I'm driving on a bumpy road - I try and drive as slowly as possible without annoying other drivers but it's not always possible. Does anyone else get this? I have ordered some cayenne and ginger capsules and I'm looking forward to trying those. The trouble with this condition, for me, is that every day is different. One day I can feel really fine - 9 out of 10 and the next day I'm back to 3 out of 10. Sometimes it's not obvious to me what I've done to make things worse. It makes it hard for my family because they never know what sort of mood I'll be in when they get home! I try and stay positive but it's sometimes really hard to snap out of a "feeling sorry for myself" mood.
Please keep all the advice coming - it is such a help and I hope that one day I'll be able to offer some helpful advice myself!"
EC: Hi Charlotte, would you please tell us what ailment you are treating? Rheumatoid Arthritis? Fibromyalgia? Thanks!
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1 QUESTION
09/25/2009: Crystal from Salyersville, Ky, USA writes: "Middle of back pain just at night...
Help! For the last week my back hurts really bad at night. It starts around 11 pm after I get settled down and gets worse up until I findly go to sleep,,but with alot of help per pain meds and muscle relaxers. In the morning it eases off as I move around some.
The pain is in the mid-section of my back going straight across. Could it be my kidneys? I will tell you my ailments and what treatments I am doing. I have systemic lupus, fibromalgia and all the problems that come with both. For about the last month I have been drinking a glass of filtered water with a pich of borax, 1 teas. of baking soda, 30 drops of hydrogen peroxide 3%, and a capful of ACV. I had been using regular ACV but the last 4 days I have used raw vinegar with the mother in it. I am taking d-3 2000 iu, b-12 bilingual, potassium, magnesium 250 and calcium 600. I am still taking some rx meds which include ultram and zanaflex.
I stopped taking nexium and prozac without any problems.
What would cause my back to hurt only at night? I thought I was going to have to go to the ER a couple times it was so bad. Nothing helps or aggravates the pain, like walking sitting, laying. I sit with a heating pad last night with no help."
09/25/2009: Loren from Queens, NY replies: "Hi Crystal: Have you thought of using castor oil for the back pain? I have read many stories of people being pain free after using warm castor oil soaked on a piece of flannel cloth and leaving it overnight. Keep doing it until the pain is gone. You can google it and see for yourself. Hope this helps you."
09/25/2009: Sharon from Vancouver, Bc, Canada replies: "I think you'll be helped and amazed by reading the 'gallbladder' section here on Earthclinic! Good luck!"
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[QUESTION] 05/01/2009: jam7rock from Hawthorne, Ca writes: "My 15 yr old son is suffering from pain by his left hip muscle after running the 400 meter race. He has championships next week and the pain is affecting his speed. I need a remedy for his down time this weekend"
05/01/2009: Mary Frances from Mineral Wells, Texas, USA replies: "You might try DMSO, the NFL and NBA use it on their players to relieve muscle pain. Besure he has bathed and doesn't have any other medications on him at the time. Good Luck and Blessings, MFD"
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04/13/2009: Carol from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada writes: "Four years ago my left leg started hurting for no apparent reason. I had burning pain in the front thigh and down the shin. I also could not lift my knee more than a couple of inches, nor could I get up from a crouch. It was like the muscle in the front of my thigh had locked up and stopped working. Six months ago, after a sudden cramping in my right groin, my right leg started doing the same thing. Chiropractic and acupuncture relieve the pain for a few days but it doesn't fix anything. I have seen osteopaths and neurologists. I have had x-rays, a CT scan, an MRI and a few other tests. They found a long-standing spondylolysthesis that I know happened in a boating accident 25 years ago. While this explains a few of the issues, it doesn't explain them all - and nobody can tell me how to fix anything. I have been told that "sometimes we just have to live with things and there are no answers" - not acceptable in my book. The best they can come up with is naproxin (anti-inflammatory) and morphine for the pain so I can sleep. Still, a "good" night sleep is 3-4 hours at most and I can't put on shoes or socks without help (Thank God for my husband), nor can I use stairs without something to hold on to. After the latest waiting list (4 months)a specialist told my there is no hernia involved. Now I am on a 6 month list to see a spinal specialist but I was also told I should have another MRI as well (11 month waiting list). Please, any suggestions would be gratefully accepted."
04/13/2009: Renate from Parrish, FL replies: "Dear Carol, I have had to deal with constant pain for almost 30 years. I do understand and I also understand the long waiting game. I have been rear ended 9 times (I have never had an at fault car accident) Prior to the car accidents I had constant pain for 14 months and saw 14 doctors. My symptoms did not match what was really happening. I finally discovered I had two large kidney stones (yet the doctor said this is not my problem and that we have not found the problem yet) in each ureter and had MAJOR surgery. I knew this was what my problem was and after the surgery I was finally pain free! A few months later was my 1st rear ending. With no stomach muscles to support my core (due to a 12 inch incision above the pubic hair) my back took the brunt of the force. I was flat on the floor because I couldn't sit. And again, I went from doctor to doctor to get out of pain and again they said nothing was wrong. I FORCED the neurosurgeon to perform the mylogram and he totally changed his tune when he saw the results. I had a huge ruptured disk. Had the surgery and was again pain free. Then I got rear ended again 3 months later. All in all I had 4 back surgeries. The surgeon who did the 3rd back surgery (spinal fusion) advised me to swim after 10 months of a steel brace. I wish he told me to swim BEFORE the surgery, perhaps it could have gotten me out of pain. My two sons colored in their coloring books while I swam at the gym every day. I got stronger and stronger and stronger. Somewhere along the way, my neck went bad, but swimming helped with that as well. It was a delayed whip lash, it didn't show up right away, but months later. Then I got thoracic outlet symdrom (after another car accident) and had surgery again after 1 year of PT. The PT helped, but had to have the surgery. This PT was different. She was an alternative PT. A PT that did MET, cranial sacral as well as other therapies. These techniques are done by a small number of PTs. I saw her for 7 years and she got me through those 7 years. Moved to Florida and yep got rear ended again 3 more times. (No, I was not the driver for all of them). I did accunpunture and massage therapy. Those two also helped a great deal. I also did chiropractic as well. I finally realized that chiropractic was not going to cure anything for me and quit. I did the arthritis swim classes at the Y. (I don't have arthritis) These classes got me pain free. It was unbelieveable, that's how much it helped. The problem was working and doing those classes was impossible. They don't have them at night. Continued acunpuncture and found an alternative therapist after my last rear ending. He then started me on strength training with a trainer. That was also extremely helpful. This all started when I was 27 and I will be 57 this year! Don't ever ever give up. My last car accident was 5 years ago and I'm still working at it. I am doing 20 minutes to fitness. They are nautilus machines but are different I think it's Med Ex. 20 minutes each week and I'm getting stronger. I workout at home on a recumbent bike and a stretching program. I also work out in the pool at home. I still cannot go up a stair higher than 5 inches. That happened after the 1989 car accident and no one can explain it. When I do, my back goes out and I'm in spasms and pain. Also, I cannot open many doors, (I can, but I'm in pain after sometimes for weeks). I cannot find answers to these problems, but hoping in getting stronger with the strength training, I will improve. I now see a non surgical orthopedic physician. He does what is called the Stillman Technique. I have been seeing him since October 08 and I think it's helping a lot. I still have problems with doors and stairs??? In 2005, I had to leave my job and for 7 months I did the water therapy. Got a new job and started at the Y. I swam and did strength training. I felt wonderful. After 9 months, one morning I tried to open the locker room door and it would not open. Because I pulled on a door that wouldn't open I got hurt bad. Here I go again on another roller coaster ride. So, the water is a great place for your back and whole body. Alternative therapies - accupunture, PT that does sacral cranial, MET etc. therapies. Yoga is something I will start soon as my orthopedist has suggested it. I think it will be very good. Also, he did say Yoga or Thi Chi. Anyway, sorry for being so lengthy and I wish you well."
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1 YEA
[YEA] 03/03/2007: Sue from Flint, MI writes: "I would have leg pain a lot when I would go to bed it would get worse my mother in law suggested putting a bar of soap in my bed by my legs I noticed the pain disappeared so now when I have pain I put the soap by whatever hurts"
02/07/2009: Max Nass from NYC, NY replies: "What brand of soap? Thanks for your comment."
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[YEA] 10/15/2007: Lisa from Stuarts Draft, VA writes: "There was a terrific posting of a WAV file of a cat's purring that helps in inflammation/pain management. I find that when I listen to this file that I feel great relief from arthritic pain. The problem is that I am only able to play the file while sitting at my computer. I want to make it more mobile-friendly and listen to it while away from home. Is there a way to download this onto my computer as an mp3 file? I could then transfer it to my mp3 player for portability. For those who have not tried this, it has been a great pain reliever."
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TED'S LIME BICARBONATE FORMULA
[YEA] 05/22/2007: Tom from Midland, Texas writes: "I had torn scar tissue on a ligament (old injury) in my right Buttock, which for weeks had caused severe pain when I walked. It was like an ice pick thrust into my hip. Having read about Lime juice buffered with Baking Soda I tried this Remedy two nights ago and awoke painfree and energectic the next morning. Unfortunately I had so much energy that I overdid it! Now, I have some tenderness at the site and in my back muscles but the sharp pain is still gone. The only negative effect is that I am dealing with frequent urination and diarrhea. I will continue the course of Lime juice and Baking Soda for 5 days and then rest for two. Thanks,"
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[YEA] 08/26/2008: Annee from Niagara Falls, Canada writes: "hi to everyone who suffers with a chronic disease.. i suffer with a lot of pain, from interstitial cystitis to severe degenerating disk of my spine. i am only 48.. i have severe athritis as well. i have been taking baking soda twice a day but found out that this cheap remedy is very good and will reduce the acid by far..and is good for a lot of ailments i take 1/4tsp of turmeric/ a spice from the grocery store..and squeezed lemon juice with hot water, about one cup... before breakfast and dinner.. read about information on the web, its amazing.. a specialist who I saw at the spinal decompression clinic told me that.. my faith is in that DR... take care.."
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11/05/2008: Shelagh from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida writes: "Frozen Shoulder: Hi... OW! I seriously injured my right shoulder in June. I am seeing a chiropractor & a massage therapist & they are doing nice things for me. When I fell I also knocked my head, quite literally, off my block. So adjustments are helping; any ideas as to what else I can do? In the beginning I was talking so many painkillers I was fearful of harming my organs; found this site & started taking turmeric for the inflammation. I am unable to place my hand on my hip, bring my hand behind my back. Any suggestions? I miss kayaking. Thanks."
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[YEA] 08/19/2008: Sandy from Cape May, New Jersey writes: "In January I was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, in May with chronic polypoid cystitis of the bladder. I had general discomfort throughout my abdomen, flank and pelvic area- not sure what condition was causing what pain. Also had what I believe was arthritic pain in my hip. Only remedy for polypoid cystitis that doctor recommended was painkillers- I declined- or ibuprofen, which I did not want to take on a regular basis. Did some reserch on natural anti-inflammatories, and found lots of info on turmeric. I just went to my local drug store, and bought turmeric capsules, I think they are 500 mg. I started taking 2 pills 2x a day, for a couple of days, then decreased to 2 pills 1x a day, and after just a week or so I stopped taking them altogether. Amazing, but all of my aches and pains disappearred! No bladder pain- no flank pain- no hip pain! If I feel a twinge of anything, I take 2 turmeric, and that does the trick. I am hooked!"
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[YEA] 02/02/2008: KATHY from HENDERSONVILLE, NC writes: "I WAS DIAGNOISED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES A YEAR AGO AND HEVE BEEN TAKING ALL KINDS OF INSULIN TO CONTROL IT FINALLY I BEGAN WALKING AND IT BEGAN TO GO DOWN. I CUT OUT ALL OF MY SHOTS BUT MY NIGHT TIME ONE. I STARTED HAVING SEVERE PAIN IN MY RIGHT FOOT TO THE POINT THAT I COULD NOT HARDLY WALK ON IT ALL THE DOC WANTED TO DO WAS PAIN PILLS WELL I GOT ON YOUR SITE AND FOUND OUT ABOUT TUREMERIC AND BEGAN TAKING THREE CAPSULES IN THE MORNING AND THREE AT NIGHT WITHIN TWO DAYS MY FOOT PAIN WAS GONE !! 'NOW IM HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY CARPUL TUNNEL IVE BEEN TAKING GINGER ROOT AND B 6 AND ALPHA LIPOIC ACID BUT THEY DONT SEEM TO BE WORKING IM ALSO STILL TAKING THE TURMERIC CAPSULES DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS"
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[YEA] 06/21/2007: Aaron from Cape Coral, Florida writes: "I tried the TURMERIC remedy for boils about 4 days ago, initially with little hope it would work, but in a state of desperation, since this was my THIRD boil in less than 6 weeks, and I had 2 more starting! I went out as soon as I finished reading all of the testimonials on your site, and bought a bottle of Turmeric capsules from my local GNC. That night I took three 500mg caps with dinner, and another 4 capsules before going to bed. (If a teaspoon is good, a tablespoon is better!) The next morning the boil on my stomach, which was a dark purple golf ball radiating excruciating pain the night before, was now a light purple golf ball that was starting to drain, and the pain had gone down by 80 to 90%!
In addition, one of the new boils that was just starting, (a tiny painful pimple,) started to heal, and the other one, slightly larger, while it didn't go away, it stopped growing, and with 72 hours it too drained (really like a normal pimple, only thicker discharge and more painful.)
It's now been about 4 days, and while the large boil is still draining (the core came out yesterday) and is still very tender, it is healing and no other boils are starting.
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The big BONUS is this: The arthritis in my shoulder that I've been suffering with for the last year, is gone, and even more exciting, I have been dealing with Heal Spurs (Plantar Fasciitis) for about 2 years, and have been suffering TREMENDOUS pain in my foot, every day, all day.
Within 24 hours of taking the Turmeric, my feet have COMPLETELY stopped hurting!!!I plan to continue taking at least one capsule a day indefinitely as a preventative for recurring boils, and as an apparent remedy for my Heal Spurs!!! The real miracle here is that I don't even believe in natural remedies! Thanks so much for the great advice!!"
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[YEA] 02/15/2007: Heather from DFS writes: "Ailment: Woke up one morning, my arm was almost limp, it hurt to pick it up, no strength, could not hardly pick up anything, felt like it was swollen inside. Went to doc, he put me on Vioxx, started taking them then heard of all the bad side affects, called a Naturopathic Doc, Doctor Charles Rouse, Columbus GA, he told me about several ingredients, including Turmeric, so I went to the health food store and bought REMEDY: Turmeric Special Formula because it had several of the items he mentioned I needed in it. I then made a tea of it, and put local tupelo honey in it drank it every day and in several days my symptoms were totally gone and has never came back, The only thing about taking a capsule and making in into a tea is there are granules left, you can either drink them or strain them, I drank them for a while, then I started straining them (do not boil the turmeric in the water, or you will lose some of it medicinal effects) boil or heat the water first then put the turmeric special formula in it like you would if you were making a cup of tea, add honey to taste, then drink it while it is warm, You can find the formula I sure several places but this is the brand I used http://vitanetonline.com/description/3802/vitamins/Turmeric-Special-Formula/."
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[YEA] Reem from Karachi, Pakistan writes: "I have used turmeric as a joint pain remedy and it has always worked for me. I usually take 1 tsp in hot milk and it relieves all forms of body pains, joint pains."
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[YEA] Bill from Califon, NJ writes: "I have had severe knee and lower leg pain for over one year. All the doctors say my knees have normal wear and tear but they always hurt and especially at night. I took 1600 mg of turmeric (800 x2 day) and after about six weeks the pain almost all gone and flexibility is returning."
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TURMERIC, GLUCOSAMINE, GREEN TEA
[YEA] 01/04/2007: Don Juan from Westminster, CA writes: "I was reading about Turmeric for boils/MRSA and had been suffering back aches nightly, for a month or two. I went as far as buying a new Bed, still the backaches persisted.
Last night, I bought some spice islands turmeric, off the spice isle at the grocery store, and picked up a bottle of CVS brand 1500mg glucosamine tablets Woke up this morning feeling pretty Good, nowhere near the level of Back pain on previous nights I've been experiencing some lumps and pimple like boils under my arm pits lately and had one on my face too I hadn't given it much though, but the boil on my face got me going and I decided to read up using google last night.
Earlier yesterday, I put a Hot compress on my face, and drained that awful boil I knew from previous attempts that it could make it worse, But i went ahead and drained it, and used peroxide by noon I was swelled up pretty good, would you believe this morning the thing is Damn near cleared up, and my Back feels OK for the first time in months I'll follow up after a few days This morning I've made a Tea using the coffee maker I put two constant comment orange pekoe flavored green tea bags into a coffee filter along with a tablespoon of Turmeric powder, and a tablespoon of sugar The turmeric takes some getting used to but the Tea is simply wonderful hate to add sugar but i had too I'm having my second 12 oz cup of hot green Turmeric tea as I type."
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1 YEA
[YEA] 02/08/2007: Minian from Delhi, India writes: "Dear Sir, Drinking your own urine cures back pain."
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[YEA] 12/06/2006: Barbara from Portland, OR writes: "I started taking high doses of Vitamin C to help ward off a cold virus. For the past several weeks I took 5-10 grams of Vitamin C. I noticed my knee pain disappeared. I am a runner/cross country skier who has virtually stopped these activities due to pain in my right knee. For 7 years I have tried glucosamine, calcium, MSM, and NSAIDs. I don't like taking NSAIDS. However, the other remedies did not relieve the pain and inflammation .Therefore, I have been tolerating the pain and have discontinued using NSAIDS. I was very surprised to find that the Vitamin C use correlated with complete pain relief and reduction of inflammation. So I stopped the C for a week and the pain returned. I have resumed the C and the pain is gone again."
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[YEA] 08/19/2007: Karen from Atlanta, USA writes: "I was having pains in my legs to the point I couldn't sleep at night. I couldn't walk thru a mall without getting a kink in my knees. My doctor put me on 50,000 units of vitamin D a week. The pain is gone. The pain returns if I am late by a few days of taking the vitamin D. I have a prescription for 50,000 iu's levels of Vitamin D have been linked with several types of cancer.Many in the helath field consider VITAMIN D is more of a hormone rather than a vitamin. It is very difficult to get enough sun for vitamin D. In fact, in the winter it is almost impossible to get enough sun for vitamin D if you live north of Atlanta, georgia."
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