Everyone with chronic pain can safely start the Anti-inflammatory diet – no sugar, alcohol, gluten, dairy, preservatives, & chemicals. If that sounds to daunting start by eliminating one thing each week. The minimum supplements I recommend you should be taking are high amounts of EPA/DHA (EPA-DHA 720, three softgels up to three times daily with food), Vitamin D3 (IsoD3 5,000 i.u. daily) and digestive enzymes (Metazyme, one tablet during each meal). Order from Metagenics 800-692-9400 or click on the link.
Additional Supplements for chronic pain:
UltraInflamX Plus 360 medical food is a shake that contains Turmeric, Ginger, Rosemary extract, as well as other vitamins and minerals plus 15 grams of protein. Two scoops in water or juice 1 – 2 times daily. Order from Metagenics 800-692-9400 or click on the link.
Kaprex is for joint relief and contains hops, iso-alpha acids, Olive Leaf extract and Rosemary Leaf extract. Dose is two softgels three times daily. Order from Metagenics 800-692-9400 or click on the link.
Chronic pain depletes serotonin, GABA and dopamine and other catecholamines (which in turn amplify pain perception); so nutrients that address serotonin (such as Tryptophan, 5HTP, and vitamin D) and dopamine and catecholamines are useful. Trancor and Symphora (4 each per day). Order from Metagenics 800-692-9400
Quercetin (Resveratin Plus – 12 capsules daily). Order from XYMOGEN 1-800-647-6100
Acute Trauma: Traumeel tablets – take 1 tablet every 15 minutes for 3 hours then cut back to 1 every hour for day 1; 1 every 2 hours on day 2 and 1 every 3 hours per day until you come in for a visit. Traumeel tablets are easily purchased in health food stores.
Peripheral neuropathy, including diabetic neuropathy:
Take Insinase which contains Alpha Lipoic Acid 540 mg BID and Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL 400 mg BID. Order from Metagenics 800-692-9400.
Osteoarthrits or Rheumatoid Arthrits:
UltraInflamX 360
Kaprex
EPA-DHA 720
Iso D3
Muscle Pain/Fibromyalgia:
Combinations of Magnesium, Calcium, Valerian root and Hops are essential. See my list for chronic pain and include UltraInflamX 360.
Capsaicin (Capsicum frutescens) cream:
Capsaicin is the main component in hot chili peppers (also known as cayenne). Applied to the surface of the skin, it is believed to deplete stores of a substance that contributes to inflammation and pain in arthritis. Several studies have shown that capsaicin cream provided much better pain relief than a placebo but no improvement in joint swelling, grip strength, or function for people with OA. Pain reduction generally begins 3 to 7 days after applying the capsaicin cream to the skin. Apply the cream 4 times daily.
Biofreeze gel:
This is another topical pain reliever used in pain management. This is especially good for sore or strained muscles; shoulderand arm pain; neck, hip, and leg pain; back pain; arthritis pain; painful joints; diabetic neuropathy; tendonitis; and bursitis. Biofreeze needs to be applied 4 times daily.
KinesioTaping procedures are an invaluable aide in everything from chronic edema (swelling) reduction to reduction of muscle tension/pain.
My two favorite modalities for chronic pain continue to be the Deep Muscle Stimulator (DMS) and warm laser.
If you are still in pain come in for a session and I’ll discuss what the best natural choices are for you to improve your pain level!
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