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Funny, my chronic pain is reduced when I block inflammation.
by smm11 4y ago
Funny, my chronic pain is reduced when I block inflammation.
- dredmorbius 4y agoIn the short term or long term? If your pain is in fact chronic, then ... you might wish to revisit. Your specific instance and circumstances will, of course, vary from others. And I'm well aware that those suffering from chronic conditions face all manner of denial and unhelpful contributions from others, both healthcare professionals and not. (I'm of the latter class.) Having been through some serious injuries myself, I can attest that 1) short-term relief, over days and weeks, from quite powerful anti-inflammetories was immense, and 2) that the long-term issue would likely best be treated by other means, particular to my circumstances. TL;DR: shor-term and long-term benefits may in fact be in opposite directions. As any alcoholic or junkie is aware.
- smm11 4y agoHit by a car when I was 8. I'm nearly 60. I've experienced it all.
- dredmorbius 4y agoI'm truly sorry. If you care to discuss: anything in particular that did/does seem to help or hurt especially?
- smm11 4y agoHigh protein, low-carb/sugar diet. Activity, strength stuff, not to excess, but consistent. (Weightlifting, swimming, running, cycling, etc.) Low weight. My injuries were to knees and pelvis, so the more I weigh the more problems I have. Decades of NSAIDs, and a year of Oxy turned me to cannabis, which works in small amounts while CBD alone does not. CBD loosens up my muscles too much, and my adductors are a major issue when not influenced already. Outright weed keeps things on the level, which makes no sense when I run a mountain marathon the next morning.
- dredmorbius 4y agoThanks, that sounds mostly sensible.