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My mother has been diagnosed with osteoporosis,she has been told she has 2 cracked bones in her spine,they dont seem to be able to get her pain relief sorted.
has anyone else had dealings with this and if so what do you take for pain relief.
has anyone else had dealings with this and if so what do you take for pain relief.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Has she tried a TENS machine at all? I use one for my chest wall pain and it works wonders.I have to use it for 90 minutes 3 times a day(as advised by pain specialist) every day to get constant relief from my pain.The effect of a TENS is cumulative so she may not notice instant pain relief if she decides to try it out. You can buy a really good machine online.The model I use is a TPN 200 plus and it was given to me by the hospital pain clinic on loan for free,you can buy the same model and replacement pads online:
http://www.physiomedhomecare.com/modules/shop/ view.asp?Prodcode=TPN%20200%20PLUS&catid=6&ran geid=21
http://www.physiomedhomecare.com/modules/shop/ view.asp?Prodcode=TPN%20200%20PLUS&catid=6&ran geid=21
They do take a bit of getting used to,maybe she could try using it on a lower setting at first until the sensation is not so odd. They are definitely woth persevering with and I would much rather have the tingling sensation than the pain any day of the week! lol
If she is too stubborn though I suppose no amount of nagging will make her try it again :(
If she is too stubborn though I suppose no amount of nagging will make her try it again :(
I have the same problems as your mother but I was told I had two fractured vertabrae which I suppose is the same as your mother has been told. My Dr put me on Fentanyl patches which have been a terrific help controlling the pain. It would be worth asking her dr his thoughts on using this form, of pain relief.
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