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Oxy is not a good long-term solution for pain.

Is there a good (non-toxic, non-addictive, and effective) long-term solution for pain?

[weegee]

There are some other options. Drugs don't always do the job.

Jerry Lewis, the comedian, was suicidal and almost pulled the trigger before he learned of a new technology:

http://www.medtronic.com/neuro/ttp/treatment_pacemaker.html

How does the Medtronic Pain Pacemaker relieve pain? For the treatment of chronic pain, neurostimulation includes the stimulation of the spinal cord or peripheral nerve by tiny electrical impulses. An implanted lead (a flexible insulated wire), which is powered by an implanted battery or by a receiver, is placed near the spinal cord. This lead and an implanted neurostimulator send electrical impulses that block the pain messages to the brain.

The stimulation can be adjusted in terms of strength and area of coverage via an external programming device. It may be felt as a small bulge under the skin, but does not normally show through clothing

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Capsicum (hot pepper) has been used topically for some time. Clinical research is being done on new treatments — including applying pure capsicum to certain nerve endings exposed during an operation. The treatment appears to be very effective against chronic pain — and it lasts for several weeks or months.

Here’s are a few links:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4993576.stm

http://www.mskreport.com/articles.cfm?articleID=251

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_healthblog/2007/11/hot-sauce-may-d.html