How do you manage your pain?

SSG Sherman Rivers — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 22:53:48 -0400

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

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:03:47 -0400

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

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:14:44 -0400

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

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

SGT Richard H. — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:24:17 -0400

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

SSG Robert Burns — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:24:40 -0400

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

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:01:46 -0400

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

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 07:28:25 -0400

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

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 09:43:27 -0400

Sad but true. lol

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

FN Mike McCormack — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:57:44 -0400

800mg Ibuprofen & JD!

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

SN Steven Sokolow — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:28:39 -0400

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

SSG Richard Reilly — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:09:11 -0400

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

SSG Chuck Walsh — Sun, 12 May 2019 21:57:34 -0400

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.