Alternatives for Chronic Pain  

I feel so sorry for you. It can be very difficult with no insurance. Have you tried a rice pack? It is easy to make and you heat it in the microwave or freeze it in the freezer. Take a tube sock and fill it about 1/2 to 3/4 full of rice Tie the end shut.
There are many ways to make them look nice. I think I did a discussion on them when I firt joined mylot. Anyway, if you need heat, put it in the microwave for about 2 minutes.

The main thing that seems to help me is when I hurt so badly I just go get in the shower and let the hot water run on me
I want to get a better shower head
Ihave bought 2 thinking they would work better but guess I am not going to an expensive enough place LOL
I have a spa massager that goes in the bath tub I got it at a resale shop for 3.50
I used it for quite awhile but in the last year I am not feeling good about getting in and out of the tub by myself so now I don't use it.
Sometimes just drinking a hot cup of tea and sitting with my crafting (I cross stitch) will take me to a pleasant place cause I am not dwelling on the pain as much as I am working on my project of the moment
If you want add me to your friends list and we can talk anytime privately
Much love to you sweetie
I have cervical and spinal disenegration as well
as the Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and I was told I had Rhuematoid arthritis but now they say I am a carrier of it...and I have asthma
So I have good days and bad days
Just depends on how active I am one day to the next

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I myself suffer from pain everyday. My doctor told me one time to use magnets. For some reason this reduces pain. I have no idea how but he says it does work. I myself thought he might of been smoking his own.

I use epsom salts. Here is what Wiki has to say abou their use with pain: "Epsom salts are also available in a gel form for topical application in treating aches and pains. Intravenous use is broadening, as magnesium sulfate reduces striated muscle contractions and blocks peripheral neuromuscular transmission by reducing acetylcholine release at the myoneural junction, as well as other effects."

i am very sorry i will not recomeend you to stand on your head when you still can get relief from all pain.first of understand what is a disease .believe me all diseases are not your enemies all diseases are natures way return to health,for eg:if you take castore oil you will have faster bowel means to expel the castor oil which is a toxin to the body the body will try to remove it as fast as possible in this eg it expels through the diarrhea.like that pain in joints means there are toxind in the joints and the air in your joints is not been able ot move freely ,these theories may bore you.
but try this change your diet ,have diet only 3 times a day eat leafy vegetables and raw vegetables ,if possible try to live on fruits of 2 weeks ,(dont mix sour fruits with sweet fruits )this will defenitely take care of your problem.
or if cant change diet try to learn yoga pranayama
vist www.divyayoga.com .watch t.v programmes listed inthat site. do if for one hour .100%cure guarentee with in one month,may be two month
learn naturopathy ,self heal ,be your own doctor ,be proud of yourself,
visit websites on nautropathy www.drbass.com etc
try fasting
now stand in your head

Boy, do I understand!
I have Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and stage 1 H.S. I have gone the past four years without insurance so that we could afford to keep the kids on insurance. Sucks, but such is life.
Since we have moved I have demanded that my husband and I get insurance. It has to be a priority now. Without good health we are pretty much useless.
The rice bag DOES work! It's one of my favorite things. If you microwave it for a minute it will hold moist heat for about 45 minutes. I haven't tried freezing it, but I think I'll go ahead and try it. (My kids steal my rice bags all the time. It keeps the feet warm on cool nights!)
I also take 1 teaspoon of Extra Virgin olive oil everyday. It taste like crap, but it does lubricate the joints and has anti-oxidents that we could all use. It's cheaper than Glucosamine and Chondroitin and works just as well.
Also, every state has a program for people who do not have medical insurance and do not qualify for state insurance. I don't know what it would be called in Florida, but it's easy to look up.
Drug companies are also helping to pay for medications when you can't afford them. There are some really good programs. Each drug company has their own, so it's a bit of research there too but well worth it.
Home remedies only go so far when it comes to chronic pain. See if you can find a doctor who will let you pay out the bill.
The kind of pain you are in is going to require a doctors help, I'm afraid. You're going to have to make it a priority.
Mom is always last when it comes to just about everything. We put ourselves in this position because we think "The kids need shoes, so I'll wait" or "My husband really needs this, so I'll wait".
Then we wait until we can't function and everything around us falls apart until we have a "good" day and put it back together again.
Make it a priority so YOU don't fall apart. Your' family and your' friends here at Mylot don't like the idea of you being in pain!
If you need me, I'm here.

I'm none too thrilled with medications of any kind myself...for a good long time, I've been suffereing from a lot of joint pain just about everywhere--my feet, ankles, wrists, joints, on and on and at times honestly I feel like a decrepit old lady--LOL--I've been reading up on that Glucosamine/ Chondroitin/MSM combo, plus the benefits of Omega 3 and fish oils...so giving it a go...it says it takes a good month to really kick in for benefits, and I've only been taking it for about a week, but I swear I feel a tad better..can actually walk now...yes that's how bad I've been. A lot of pain...as for pain itself...I usually just rely on good ole aspirin. As for standing on your head...mmm....could work...that is one of the Yoga postures you know--LOL

Hi I suffer from chronic pain too unfortunately I am not as brave as you and take over the counter medicines, but some alternatives I would recommend is aromatherapy (lavender is good as a relaxant) Reflexology and any natural tablet for relaxing the muscles. Deep heat is good as well as is tense machines and might be worth investing in.

Actually, calcium and magnesium and flaxseed oil have been helping me quite a bit lately. It may also help you to take glucosamine and chondroitin if you're not taking it already. The magnesium helps especially with nerve pain.