Paco Dennis
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I have been eating a Keto diet , strictly, for about a year. I still do. I know you are on the Keto diet as are a few others on the forum. It cured my IBS, and I lost 35 lbs. I felt great. I will continue to stay on the Keto diet, and I am scheduled for physical therapy this week. Thanks for you input!!Dr. Ken Berry
@Paco Dennis I think this is for you.Please, Pecos, try to stay away from the tramadol. It is a powerful opiod and that can lead to some nasty problems. I suffer from peripheral neuropathy and not a day goes by where I am pain free. I am lucky enough to be able to take aspirin, which is a Godsend to arthritics. It is also a very strong anti-inflammatory which calms the nerve endings. Gabapentin is also very helpful to many who suffer from these symptoms. Some doctors may diagnose what you are suffering as fibromyalgia as well, but I've never bought into that diagnosis. As a nurse, I am cynical when it comes to something of that nature. Neuropathy is a very real condition and can be debilitating if untreated. There are other meds available, but I haven't required them, although my pain level has hit as high as 7 at times. I've learned to grin and bear it for the past 20 years. I had hoped it would ease up at my age of 90, but it's the same. I keep active and walk without a cane or walker. Yes, it's a matter of pushing myself, but when I become involved in various undertakings, all is forgotten. Even for a little while. I wish you well and will keep my fingers crossed that you'll begin to feel better soon.
Please, Pecos, try to stay away from the tramadol. It is a powerful opiod and that can lead to some nasty problems. I suffer from peripheral neuropathy and not a day goes by where I am pain free. I am lucky enough to be able to take aspirin, which is a Godsend to arthritics. It is also a very strong anti-inflammatory which calms the nerve endings. Gabapentin is also very helpful to many who suffer from these symptoms. Some doctors may diagnose what you are suffering as fibromyalgia as well, but I've never bought into that diagnosis. As a nurse, I am cynical when it comes to something of that nature. Neuropathy is a very real condition and can be debilitating if untreated. There are other meds available, but I haven't required them, although my pain level has hit as high as 7 at times. I've learned to grin and bear it for the past 20 years. I had hoped it would ease up at my age of 90, but it's the same. I keep active and walk without a cane or walker. Yes, it's a matter of pushing myself, but when I become involved in various undertakings, all is forgotten. Even for a little while. I wish you well and will keep my fingers crossed that you'll begin to feel better soon.
I find Tramadol is weak & gives me a stomach ache. Nothing powerful or addictive about it IMO. Went back on Vicodin, even that is unimpressive. I want a new drug....
Can be. Has the potential. Not for me it doesn't.Yes, Tramadol can be addictive, and it has the potential for people to develop tolerance, dependence, and subsequent addiction. Whenever a new prescription analgesic or painkiller comes out, people who struggle with prescription painkiller abuse become interested in the potential of the drug."
I switch between ibuprofen and the coated baby aspirin ( 4 at a time) . Both are beneficial but should not be taken together. So I switch between them e dry 4-6 hours.I am sticking with Ibuprofen for now. I can't find a pain med that doesn't have significant side effects. Oh...I googled if Tramadol is addictive. Google says...
"Is tramadol an addictive pill?
Yes, Tramadol can be addictive, and it has the potential for people to develop tolerance, dependence, and subsequent addiction. Whenever a new prescription analgesic or painkiller comes out, people who struggle with prescription painkiller abuse become interested in the potential of the drug."
Why the baby aspirin? Taking four gives you the usual dose...I switch between ibuprofen and the coated baby aspirin ( 4 at a time) . Both are beneficial but should not be taken together. So I switch between them e dry 4-6 hours.
Because they are coated so they don't cause stomach problems. And cuz I had a huge bottle.Why the baby aspirin? Taking four gives you the usual dose...
I printed out your post here so that I can refer back to it. I needed it this morning and thank you for writing it. Especially the attitude problem.I started this diary because I needed to work through some very difficult challenges about 18 months ago. I developed Peripheral Neuropathy, and it scared the be-jesus out of me. Since that time, everyday is different, and my pain goes from very strong, to I barely notice. It is very hard to control. I have learned more in the past year than anytime in my life about how to live.
Not what I can get out of life, but just how to live a balanced healthy and functional life. I have learned that my attitude towards things that are difficult are responsible for most of my moods and involvement in things other than "me". Dealing with a constant "problem", is mainly a state of mind. I have learned and am still learning how to change my attitude if it becomes too negative.
Even when the pain is near the top, and my mood is at it's lowest, there are ways to hang on, because all things pass with time. Sometimes that means being "sick", for awhile and taking care of myself. I need to rest everyday, and continue to exercise an attitude of acceptance and hope. By hope, I mean keeping my mind and emotions open to new experience. I have learned that nearly every moment we are alive, there is something new going on that has never been. There are surprises in every moment if we allow ourselves to see them.