How do you manage your pain?

2014-09-02T22:53:48-04:00

For those who have put some miles on their bodies or have been through something traumatic physically or are simply getting older, how do you manage your discomfort? Some folks do nothing, others take over the counter pills and creams, and many others take the hard stuff prescribed by the doc or the VA. How do you manage it?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 11:03 PM

2014-09-02T23:03:47-04:00

Let's get real. Some pain puts ya down. The older you get the worse it gets. So, far, I'm still getting up. Creaking, groaning, moaning and griping like I always have.... That's my story and I'm sticking with it....!!!

Somedays it hurts so bad I can't think, hold a conversation that makes any sense or put the car in gear. Other days I'm just a grumpy ba$tard. Hot bath, some ice, motrin out that wazzzoooo and keep on moving....

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 11:14 PM

2014-09-02T23:14:44-04:00

Motrin is my go to. I love using Biofreeze as well.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Sep 2 at 2014 11:24 PM

2014-09-02T23:24:17-04:00

Mostly tough it out (severely degenerated disc...chronic shoulder pain from being wrenched). Most of the time it's just an underlying annoyance. When it gets too bad I go see the Doc and he usually gives me a steroid shot and about 10 days worth of Lortab. Good to go for another 3-5 months.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Sep 2 at 2014 11:24 PM

2014-09-02T23:24:40-04:00

I just think about Dallas Cowboys fans and realize my pain really isn't that bad.

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Sep 3 at 2014 12:01 AM

2014-09-03T00:01:46-04:00

Does Bourbon count? Seriously, Naproxen Sodium or Meloxicam if the prescribe it. Also, the topical sprays can help some.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Sep 3 at 2014 7:28 AM

2014-09-03T07:28:25-04:00

As a wise person once said, "Getting old ain't for sissies!". Yep, as you get older, you start to feel it more. So far I have been able to manage with good ol' Ranger Candy (Motrin). Gotta give some props to Sgt Packy Flickinger though, Bourbon is good too, especially a quality small batch Bourbon!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2014 9:43 AM

2014-09-03T09:43:27-04:00

Sad but true. lol

Response by FN Mike McCormack made Sep 3 at 2014 1:57 PM

2014-09-03T13:57:44-04:00

800mg Ibuprofen & JD!

Response by SN Steven Sokolow made Sep 4 at 2014 2:28 PM

2014-09-04T14:28:39-04:00

I can't take Tylenol, Aspirin or Nsaids do to allergic reactions. One Doctor has suggested Medical Marijuana, but I haven't decided yet (I used to be a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Counselor) as my logical side keeps telling me Marijuana is bad, even though I did smoke it in my youth...

Response by SSG Richard Reilly made Aug 3 at 2017 4:09 PM

2017-08-03T16:09:11-04:00

Drugs lots and lots of drugs. but tough it out when I need to.

Response by SSG Chuck Walsh made May 12 at 2019 9:57 PM

2019-05-12T21:57:34-04:00

You forgot all the above in the answers. Me- TBI, Crushed Spine, and now Chronic Pain Syndrome. I do as many ‘things’ to manage as the number of symptoms and levels suffered. Including using the VA.