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Self management

Surviving vs Thriving with Pain, with Claudine Adlington

MD Sabit Bin Islam June 10, 2022June 11, 2022 Guest Speaker Videos No Comments
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For some of us, pain is a constant unwanted companion in our journey through life. As individuals living with pain, we have a burden to carry and a responsibility to self-care. It’s a constant balancing act we try to manage…

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#71 Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Anas Ahmed April 30, 2022May 7, 2022 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
#71 Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Stimulation of our biggest nerves Neuropathic pain presents itself in a variety of ways making it hard to pinpoint  its  source. As our parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) integrates with our central nervous system (CNS), there are methods that help these…

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#61 Talking About Pain

Karisa Steinwand August 21, 2020April 9, 2021 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
#61 Talking About Pain

Make the most of pain scales. Even though they are not perfect, pain scales are still incredibly helpful. They provide the basic level of information that gets the point across and they can be tracked and analyzed to help find common patterns or trends. There is a lot of potential to using the scale when using it well.

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#54 Lidocaine – Numbing the Pain

Sabrina Martini February 11, 2019April 7, 2021 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief 2 Comments
Image of A man holding his lower back with both hands. His lower back appears red indicating inflammation or pain.

What is Lidocaine? Lidocaine is a type of anesthetic, a substance which numbs tissues to block pain perception. Lidocaine is often used as a topical anesthetic in forms such as gels, liquids, or creams, but is also available via injections.…

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7 Self-Care Methods to Manage Chronic Pain

Calgary Neuropathy Association November 11, 2018April 8, 2021 Neuropathy Articles 1 Comment
7 Self Care Methods for Pain

7 Self-Care Methods to Manage Chronic Pain By guest blogger: Brad Krause of selfcaring.info Research continues to illuminate how the immune system changes in response to chronic pain. Hopefully, this will provide effective treatment options in the future, but until…

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#47 Journaling for Pain Management

Courtney Hutchinson June 22, 2018April 6, 2021 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
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If you’re suffering from chronic pain, a simple but helpful tool to consider is journaling. It doesn’t involve much (just a pen, paper, and the willingness to sit down and write), but it can be quite useful for pain management.…

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#44 Rethinking Self-Talk: Mindfulness

Lisa Marie McLennan April 29, 2018April 7, 2021 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
A graphic that displays the Bhagavad Gita quote: " The mind is a friend of those who have control over it, and the mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it."

Positive Self-Talk Just think happy thoughts The glass is half full, not half empty Change your attitude, change your life When was the first time you heard these mantras? How often do others say derivatives of the following to you?…

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Margo – Ischemic Total Peripheral Neuropathy

Calgary Neuropathy Association April 20, 2018April 29, 2018 RealLifeNeuropathy No Comments
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Margo developed neuropathy when, during surgery, she lost too much blood and her nerves were permanently damaged. Listen to this inspiring woman as she talks about her road to recovery, living with Ischemic Total Peripheral Neuropathy, and her experiences with…

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#43 Herbal Healing: Butcher’s Broom for Poor Circulation

Lisa Marie McLennan April 20, 2018April 6, 2021 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
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Neuropathy in Autonomic Nerves Neuropathy comes in many forms, with peripheral neuropathy being the most noticeable, due to detectable experiences like pain and numbness. Meanwhile, autonomic neuropathy and its symptoms are less easily recognized. Since autonomic neuropathy affects the autonomic…

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#42 St. John’s Wort (Hypericum)

Lisa Marie McLennan March 30, 2018April 6, 2021 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
St. Johns Wort, a small yellow flower with 5 petals and spiky leaves

Herbal Healing: Exploration of Hypericum for Mental Health Growing one to three feet tall, hypericum reaches out with leafy branches and bright yellow flowers (Spira, 2011). Commonly known as St. John’s-wort, depending on your perspective, you may see a weed…

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