My Best Trick for Pain Relief

[Violet M]

Here are some updated links to the type of supplies I used on my original post on page 1 of this thread. I don't know how long the links will last.

"I had a lot of increased burning after surgery that eventually faded away (after many months). What helped me get through the worst of it was to alternate sitting in a shallow tub of very warm water and a shallow tub of cold ice water. The tubs were up on crates in my bathtub.

The crates were like sort of like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Juggernaut-S ... om=/search
The shallow tubs were sort of like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-Se ... om=/search
The alternating hot/cold was invigorating and brought fresh blood to the area -- maybe why I recovered so well?

I used a kid inflatable swim ring to sit on. I know this sounds really crazy and it may not help everyone but it was a lifesaver for me.
Here is a potential ring, only if you can find one with a larger opening like maybe a kids swim ring it would probably work better so you would be down in the water more: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Infla ... om=/search
Maybe this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/PCP-Inflatab ... thena=true
or this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/DMI-Donut-In ... erId=15399

For hydrotherapy benefits you would do this for 2 minutes in the very warm water and 30 seconds in the cold water - alternating back and forth 4 times and ending with cold water."

Violet

[onlysams]

Violet, that's a clever technique. I should try it.

And while we're on this topic, did anyone here try CBD products for managing the pain? I've heard mixed reviews, but I want to try them. I ordered these CBD gummies https://joyorganics.com/products/chill-out-delta-9-thc-gummies and plan on taking one per day. I've heard they can be helpful for managing various types of discomfort, so I'm curious to see if they'll work for me.

[Violet M]

Onlysams, I would be interested to hear how CBD works for you. I've heard of it working on other kinds of pain but I don't know about PN.

Violet

[Jelley19]

I find the best ointment daily for Pudendal Neurelgia is using good old Rawlieghs menthol medicated ointment. Just a little internal helps the brain take away the pain. For a knockout pain cream is 10% lidocaine. It stops the burning and numbs the internal nerve pain. I use it mainly for when I go out.
You can buy it online from Korea. Totally legal. Hope these little tips help.

[Violet M]

Great suggestions, Jelley.

I know one woman who uses "Icy Hot" patches that contain lidocaine and menthol.

Violet

[valentino88]

I'm thinking of trying CBD, too. onlysams, did you try it?
I found a medical cannabis clinic here in the UK, Integro, and thinking of going there. I'll keep you updated if I'll do it.