2. I usually have joint pain, mostly in my back, wrists and knees, thanks to a youth spent wrestling for my schools. The most bothersome is my back pain as it can stay with me all day and make relaxing as much a chore as working. My back aches and sharp pains can occur when I bend too much from side to side, which is the most bothersome as I like to shift in my seat when I'm at work. It makes me feel miserable, I'm not sure how my athletics helped me end up like this but I wish I could take those years back.
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a. this is the main force in my pain management regimen, this is the workhorse doing all the heavy lifting.
b. I get as much benefit out of it as it'll let me. It helps to dull the pain but it's never quite "gone".
c. I use this as it's the most versatile way to get pain relief. I can keep it at my desks, my bags, anywhere and use it usually as much as I need to.
d. I use this with stretching to help relieve most of my pains and stiffness.
4. Pain used to be something I could power through. "It was a rough practice, I just need to take it easy" was my general mantra. Now, I've added Tylenol in and some stretches recommended by my doctor. I used to use advil in my 20's but it never really did the job the way I wanted it to.
5. I would give my toolbox a C+ It's more a swiss army knife than a toolbox. I think I would have to add more options into the book, maybe a heating pad or some icy hot? Ultimately, I want my pain to be managable, not let my pain manage me.
Thanks for sharing your thought on Blog #2!
ReplyDelete- You note that Tylenol helps to dull the pain, but the pain is never quite gone. Have you considered searching for a different over-the-counter medicine to eliminate the pain completely? Why or why not?
- You also mention that taking Advil in your 20s never really worked for your pain the way you wanted it to... what did Advil fail to do or not get right? And did Tylenol pick up for what was missing?
- See also a few questions for you on Blog #1. Thank you!
I've attempted to use several brands and devices with no success. Tylenol simply works the best. Advil never got the joint pain in my knees and Aleve never took care of the muscle pain in my back. Tylenol seems to handle both.
DeleteIs there anything besides Tylenol and stretching that you sometimes do to manage or relieve pain? If so, please explain when/why you use it and how it fits in with the Tylenol. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI just read through your blog again and I am so intrigued by something you said: "I don't like how easily pain has become a benchmark of my day's events." Can you please explain what you mean by that? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt feels like I can set my clock to how my pain presents itself. by three pm, my back muscles are barking at me. by seven pm and cleaning up after my cats and girlfriend, my knees are throbbing.
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