Post brain decompression surgery pain relief
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I had my brain decompression two years ago. I have both chiari and syringomyelia. I'm in so much pain every single day, as most do. I've tried so much different medications, massages, you name it. Looking for any suggestions that you may have to help with the pain.
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rachael02836 taayylloorr22
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I hope you get some relief soon
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nihilo taayylloorr22
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I am replying because I have been struggling with pain since surgery and have exhausted all the options so far as medication goes due to not tolerating the side effects. I currently take paracetemol and tramadol for the pain.
I have learnt that as my pain is neuropathic, drugs are not of any benefit to me when the pain is at it's worst. This is why I am suggesting that you look into pain management techniques such as mindful meditation (there is a great book by Danny Penman on the topic that really helps give you a proper understanding of your pain). The goal is to minimize the suffering that surrounds the pain. i.e. You may not be able to lessen the physical pain, but you can lower the worry and stress that comes with it.
Take it from someone who has experienced the panic of knowing that there is nothing that will help the pain when things are at their worst, the panic is just not worth it.
It is extremely difficult, but it is part of a process of re-wiring your brain's response to pain. With the right attitude, pain that is distressing and cruel becomes a simple irritation (like feeling cold).
Please do not feel patronised by what I am saying, I was not impressed when told the way to help my pain is to breath deep and think right! But it has given me back some control and stopped me feeling "attacked" by pain all the time. Hope you find some help, there's lots of people with a huge variety of experience on this site.
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