Posted on 01/27/2019 11:28:46 AM PST by lee martell
As stated, I am seeking a simple white, flavorless pill that I can occasionally take instead of consuming more actual pain reliever medication. Why? So that I don't become too reliant on pills to get through the day. So that I don't continue building new thresholds of tolerance, requiring even more of that same med.
Such pain relievers can be rough on the organs of the body. Other reasons: So that I remain more clear headed during the days, during the times I need to drive, during the times when I'm expected to engage in conversation with people.
Causes of pain: Ever since my foot surgeries (Sub Talar Fusions in both feet) I have experience occasional pain in the toes and soles of feet. The doctor calls this peripheral neuropathy, something that happens to a percentage of patients after these procedures. Sometimes it's just a twinge of pain around the toe nailbed, other times, I am awakened at 3.AM feeling as though someone poured kerosene on the soles of my feet, then lit a match. When that happens, I have learned to just stand up for a while, maybe walk around a bit. Thankfully, it's not all the time. Perhaps a few nights out of the month.
I have been prescribed Gabapentin for it. At first, after researching Gabapentin online, I refused to take it at all. I read that one side effect was Weight Gain. I'm thinking; that's the last thing I need assistance with, gaining more weight. Then I read further, and to many patients who have used it, the gain happens only by giving in to an increased appetite. Feeding one's face, as it were. It's not as with certain other drugs, (Prednisone!) where the body begins to store fat in different ways than before after long term use. So I'm willing to try it for a while, in small doses. Gaba is helpful, but leaves me sort of woozy in the morning. It might be about Noon before that soft cloudy sensation is finally gone.
I'm willing to have a small container of placebo pills as a 'Go To First' measure. To keep from ingesting so much that will depress the system, and make breathing somewhat more labored. Yes. I know it's only mind games and a form of Self Hypnosis.
I have searched online, and was surprised at how difficult it is to find what I want. I don't want empty capsules that I have to work at filling with something. I don't want sugar pills, that will remind me of Tic Tacs. I seek a plain, white, boring pill that is as close to flavorless as is possible. Any suggestions?
Yeah the pain ends and the agony begins!
Aspirin
Acetyl salicilic acid
I recommend an apple.
Same effect, more enjoyable. Kudos for trying to reduce the pills.
Advice: Learn about gut health and experience real pain elimination (if you’re lucky enough with your condition).
Really slow dissolving cats-eye marble - only need one as it can be dried and washed off for multiple uses....just don’t try chewing in search of the chewy center.
One of my sibs is a specialist and taught me a simple routine to use during exams. Worked great, not placebo but a relaxation method. Please update us on what worked for you!
CottonBall mentioned another one I forgot to add:
NAC:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/27075430/
I’m having trouble with dry eyes, and just ordered some MSM. I thought of you - it is in a capsule form, white powder.
Don’t know the unintended side effects of any of these things, though.
Is this just a post about nothing................
It smells like sulfur and I don’t recall longer-term studies with it. The other items are generally more commonly used on a much more frequent basis.
In a manner of speaking, yes!
Excellent..!!
Good idea.
I take half a baby aspirin... First, it’s easy to believe it might actually work (helps with the placebo effect) and second it helps with falling asleep. Check with your doctor - some people don’t tolerate aspirin that well, but it works for me.
Thanks for the idea.
I like that it’s small, plain, white and tasteless.
I don’t want it too sweet, or I will be reminded that I’m only eating candy.
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