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Pain - back, jaw, neck or ribs (bones) Solutions

Heating pad

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 97% reported success sentiment_neutral 3% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Claritin and Tylenol

OTC Meds

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 74% reported success sentiment_neutral 26% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Rest in bed

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Oxycodone (Oxycontin)

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 89% reported success sentiment_neutral 11% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Light exercise and stretches

Self-Management

Followed by an ice pack can help too.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 74% reported success sentiment_neutral 16% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 11% reported feeling worse

Tramadol

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 44% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 22% reported feeling worse

CBD lotion, oil, edibles, vape or pain stick

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 53% reported success sentiment_neutral 47% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Hot/warm shower

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 79% reported success sentiment_neutral 21% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Prayer

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 92% reported success sentiment_neutral 8% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Physical therapy

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 62% reported success sentiment_neutral 38% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Limit what you lift

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 92% reported success sentiment_neutral 8% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Biofreeze

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 64% reported success sentiment_neutral 36% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

TENS unit or other nerve stimulators

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 44% reported success sentiment_neutral 56% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Kyphoplasty

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

See a pain management specialist

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 63% reported success sentiment_neutral 38% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Pain patches

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 57% reported success sentiment_neutral 43% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Massage

Other Remedies

Deep tissue or monthly with a massotherapist.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 86% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 14% reported feeling worse

Voltaren cream

Topical Treatment

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 86% reported success sentiment_neutral 14% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Sleep on a hard mattress

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 17% reported feeling worse

Epsom salt baths

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Palliative care doctor

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Steroid injections

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 60% reported success sentiment_neutral 40% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Fentanyl patches

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 80% reported success sentiment_neutral 20% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Radiation

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Abalation procedure

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 75% reported success sentiment_neutral 25% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Icy hot

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 33% reported success sentiment_neutral 67% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Yoga

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Glutamine or L-Glutamine

Supplement

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Orthopedic mattress

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Gabapentin and Fioricet

Prescription

Fioricet contains a combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Lavender

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Qigong

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Spinal epidural

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Aqua therapy (PT in water)

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Cementoplasty

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Classical Stretch on PBS every morning

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Targin (Oxycodone with Naloxone)

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Celebrex

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success sentiment_neutral 100% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Methadone

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Pickle juice

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse
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