Pain management / alternatives please

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 1509


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 19:28

Can any one help advise on Pain management / alternatives ?



I am having severe muscle & tendon pain in my hip / thigh /groin there is no pattern to it I am trying light exercise and swimming (not strenuously) in the sea.



I am some times in agony it could be 4 am or 3 pm I know not what sets the pain off.



I am looking for advice on pain management and alternatives to drug therapy here in trnc............acupuncture, raki, reflexology; I am very open to suggestions and would welcome advice from patients or PRACTIONERS here in trnc.

wackyjim



Joined: 04/06/2007
Posts: 459


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 20:03

Hi littlenige



How about a topless massage??? might not get rid of the pain but should make it more bearable!!!



Jim

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 1752


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 20:06

hi littlenige , i would get it diagnosed first , before embarking on any kind of treatment,

regards , simbas

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 1752


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 20:07

george , only you could come up with something like that !!

regards, pat

Boredhousewife



Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 942


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 20:25

I have had acunpuncture before on a neck problem. I had several treatments over a period of about 2 years. It worked for me and I would highly recommend it but I know it hasnt worked for some. Worth a shot though. Are you in pain from your car accident?

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 79


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 21:27

Hi LittleNige

Sorry to hear your having such hip pain. Before embarking on any alternative pain management I really recommend you having this looked at by GP. Possible x-rays and subsequent MRI could pinpoint (or discount) anything significant. You'll need to let the Dr know when it started, point of pain and sensation (grating, stabbing, dull ache etc) and whether it is exacerbated by any activity in particular. In the meantime an over the counter anti-inflammatory pain killer (Ibuprofen) could take at least the edge off but the stomach side effects can be a bit "blowy" if you get my drift.

Re alternative pain management, with some individuals I work through relaxation exercises, breathing, positioning and, believe it or not distraction (but that isn't gonna help at 4 in the morning) etc. Defo see a Dr first tho - be on the safe side I always say.

Take care and good luck

Smudge

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 272


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 21:28

Littlenige, Im not a Doctor and dont know your history, like Simbas said its best to get it professionally diagnosed first. At a guess, it sounds like the start of Arthiritis in you hip. I strongly recommend Reiki Healing if you can find a Reiki Master healer there go and see them.



Best wishes



Nunu1

Atlas


Joined: 02/06/2008
Posts: 10


Message Posted:
02/06/2008 21:36

may sound daft but you could get some patches from the chemist that slowly release efes into the blood stream during the night or day!!!

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 1509


Message Posted:
03/06/2008 04:09

Hi all,



I ahve had it xrayed and the hip hase healed ok. the pain is all muscle and or tendon, I was on traction for 7 weeks ( 4 kilos of weight on the end of my leg) I susoect this may have somthing to do with it?

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 79


Message Posted:
03/06/2008 07:43

Just a minor point that you missed! Typical bloke.....!!!

Pleased you had it checked. I know someone not too far away from me whose diagnosis of similar symptoms went from pulled muscle, to sciatica to avascular necrosis (death of the blood supply to the hip) which they found on x-ray and mri (after chiropractor input mind £££££££). Totally changes the way he handles the pain and how he takes your exercise.... and a *&!*** when you've bought a penthouse with three flights of stairs....

Try not to stretch too much (i.e. when reaching for your pint) Defo try the Efes patch or even Efes drip if the pain is reeeeally severe.

Hope you had a better night sleep and the pain lifts.

Best wishes

Smudge

CJtill


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 55


Message Posted:
03/06/2008 08:13

There are quite a few people now that do reiki and reflexology. There is a lady that lives in Alsancak and who uses Nulten Oral's (hairdressers) premises, so she can be contacted there.

Also Erhard in Catalkoy is an osteopath and he does acupuncture.

Kantara



Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 197


Message Posted:
03/06/2008 09:07

Hello Nige,



try Mrs Adela:



She is a massage therapist and dp pain relief.

Her building is opposite the Girne hospital.



Her number: 0542 - 8591697



Good luck

Kantara

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 1509


Message Posted:
03/06/2008 18:39

Many thanks for all the kind replies, I was put in touch with Sibel a physiotherapist in catalkoy called her and was given an appointment within the hour !!



After a chat and explanations I was examined and given a treatment of infra red heat treatment along with tens followed by an ultra sound session and massage.



It turns out when I had the crash I may have disloged / jilted a lower back joint this appears to be inflamed causing the severe pain I have been experiencing.



Sibel tested my leg strength and recommended some exercises for me to to both in and out of the sea.



Follow up treatment by appointment will be continued along with home therapys.



Once again many many thanks to all.

coxy1


Joined: 22/06/2008
Posts: 9


Message Posted:
18/07/2008 09:22

Hi Littlenige

If your still in pain have a look at TFT. Its effective in pain relief and is mainly based on acupressure. Im am a TFT practitioner and will be arriving in Girne on 28th July. If your interested in the therapy please contact me.(its an alternative therapy recognised by the NHS and not mumbo jumbo magic!)

All the best

Coxy!

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 1509


Message Posted:
18/07/2008 10:33

Erhart the ciropractor at Ozenkoy has sorted my back, just pain from the mending hip now please do get in touch when yu are here, its got to be worth a try.



Thankyou

jackeen


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 183


Message Posted:
18/07/2008 10:56

Its horrible being in pain, did you have a hip replacement after your accident? Just changing the thread slightly I am ialso n pain, for some reason my left leg appears to be a magnet for whatever is biting me! Just getting rid of the scars from a couple of weeks ago and now I have three more, yes they are in different places. I'm getting bite in London what chance do I have in NC? I'm out to have my legs waxed and put on some fake tan for tonight to cover the bites up. Well its that or trousers.