Arthritis pain, question posted twelve minutes ago, please refer to this question, too much to repeat, HELP?

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There are several factors here: your weight and age; your general health. Most middle aged people will have arthritis in some shape or form. Having a buldging disc would be pressing on the nerves in your spine causing pain to your lower extremeties. I would try to resolve that problem first.

If you have pain medications that you can take, take them WITH FOOD to prevent irritation of the stomach. Also, give your antidepressants time to work. Stop looking for an excuse to get off of the medications. That's what they are for..to relieve you of your symptoms. Besides if you wait to take your meds when you are in extreme pain, they won't help at all. So, pain management on a timed schedule is recommended. If you're able, take tylenol between doses for breakthrough pain.

Next check out your mattress; do you need a new one? Something firm will help your back, or put a board between the mattress and box spring. Sleep with a pillow that will cradle your head and allow your body to be in a natural position. I like a "buckwheat" pillow. Your body should be in the same posture laying down as it is standing up.

If you are overweight, try to lose some weight. For every pound you exert 40 lbs. of pressure on your back and legs/feet. Try a back brace during the day.

Above all, try relaxing and learn about visualizing and breathing techniques to help you do that. What about your husband? Keeping him up all night isn't helping the situation. He's as sleep deprived as you are! Maybe you need to be in separate rooms for a little while. Try nice relaxing baths or running the shower on your back before you go to sleep.

I'm afraid arthritis is one of those things we have to learn to live with. I take aspirin (with food) and get better relief than anything else. God Bless.

Other Answers:
There are only two ways to fight arthritis - 1) try acupuncture locally,
2) multitherapy treatment at our institute.
Taking painkillers lifelong is not a treatment.

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