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I'm Looking for a Placebo Pill for treatment of pain.
January 27, 2019 | Lee Martell

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?


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Education; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: painmedicine; placebo
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To: outofsalt

Yeah the pain ends and the agony begins!


141 posted on 01/27/2019 7:21:55 PM PST by Bommer (Help 2ndDivisionVet - https://www.gofundme.com/mvc.php?route=category&term=married-recent-amputee)
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To: lee martell

Aspirin
Acetyl salicilic acid


142 posted on 01/27/2019 9:21:58 PM PST by Truthoverpower (The guvmint you get is the Trump winning express !)
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To: lee martell

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).


143 posted on 01/27/2019 10:23:47 PM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: lee martell

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.


144 posted on 01/28/2019 3:27:16 AM PST by trebb (Don't howl about illegal leeches while not donating to FR - it's hypocritical.)
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To: lee martell

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!


145 posted on 01/28/2019 11:42:20 AM PST by The Westerner (Protect the most vulnerable: get the government out of medicine, education and the forests.)
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To: CottonBall; lee martell

CottonBall mentioned another one I forgot to add:

NAC:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/27075430/


146 posted on 01/28/2019 12:03:11 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: ConservativeMind; lee martell

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.


147 posted on 01/28/2019 12:14:25 PM PST by CottonBall (We are not represented, we are ruled.)
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To: lee martell

Is this just a post about nothing................


148 posted on 01/28/2019 12:16:24 PM PST by Osage Orange (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot)
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To: CottonBall
I take every one of the items I have posted, but I only occasionally take NAC.

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.

149 posted on 01/28/2019 12:47:56 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: Osage Orange

In a manner of speaking, yes!


150 posted on 01/28/2019 6:44:44 PM PST by lee martell (AT)
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To: lee martell

Excellent..!!


151 posted on 02/07/2019 9:31:29 PM PST by Osage Orange (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot)
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To: lee martell

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.


152 posted on 02/07/2019 9:40:32 PM PST by GOPJ (We renew our resolve America will NEVER be a socialist country. We are born free we will STAY free!)
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To: GOPJ

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.


153 posted on 02/07/2019 9:53:37 PM PST by lee martell
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