pain relief

[rricardi58]

I generally start taking Aleve when I get any kind of ache or pain.  I find that this helps me more than any other pain reliever and is also the recommended
pain reliever if you get gout, which I have had in the past and I am taking medication to prevent future attacks.  I seem to have a problem
metabolizing protein and so too much protein (ie purines) will raise my uric acid level resulting in high probability of getting gout.

[sherryinutah]

I use a cloth bag filled with rice (microwaved for 3 minutes) as a heating pad and I take a mega dose of Calcium if I'm in pain.  I also use turmeric capsules if my pain is due to inflammation. 

 

[adg35]

Yes. Heating pads are great for pain.

[kountrypeach80]

alternate heat and cold compress

[bhiett]

A great homemade heating pad can be made from an old work sock and (unpopped) dry popcorn.  Do not use microwave popcorn or any kind with butter/oil already mixed in it.  Just fill the sock with popcorn and tie the end-- the longer the sock, the more coverage you can get.  Wrap it in a hand towel as some moisture will be expended.  Heat it in the microwave about 3 minutes.  The time may vary according to your microwave, just don't let it burn.  The heat will stay in for quite awhile.  It is wonderful for neck, lumbar, knee--any small body area (also useful in the winter if you have cold feet while reclining).

[lhz123]

My husband is using heating pad, aleeve and salonpas to minimize the pain of her sciatica.

[melodylogan45]

do you use a heating pad?

I use the Therma wrap heating pads on my neck. Stays hot for 8 hours. U can contact the company and ask them to send you some coupons.