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[Katejo]

I've only taken codeine once, never again. Felt completely out of it.

A bit of a long shot, but how's your vitamin D levels? I had really bad muscle pain and spent a fortune on physio and oesteopathy - became far more manageable once I got my vitamin D levels up which may or may not be a coincidence.

I tried taking extra Vit D last year but it made no apparent difference at all.

[nearly50]

I've only taken codeine once, never again. Felt completely out of it.

A bit of a long shot, but how's your vitamin D levels? I had really bad muscle pain and spent a fortune on physio and oesteopathy - became far more manageable once I got my vitamin D levels up which may or may not be a coincidence.

I tried taking extra Vit D last year but it made no apparent difference at all.

It has taken me 18 months to get my levels up to the point where the Vitamin D Council thinks they might reduce inflammation (75–100 nmol/L). Hard to know if it makes a difference when everything's so up and down though

[Otes73]

I take codiene regularly for endometriosis pain and shoulder pain. I have no problems at all and couldn't function without them! They can constipate you but as I have IBS this is a good thing for me!
Feel better soon x

[Dede]

Hello All,
 Been back to drs, got paracetemol ointment to be massage in neck and shoulder and diazapan to help me relax !!! I had a major panic attack in the drs surgery which really frightened me, my dr is lovely, very understanding. I've got to make appointment to see
Physiotherapist.
I had a really good day yesterday but been awful today, back of head is throbing and
ear feels heavy as well !  Sorry for moaning, any support would be much appreciated.

Dede

[CLKD]

Is the diazepam as necessary or 2/3 times a day?  Maybe take one half an hour B4 bed?  Make sure that your pillows are comfy too.

[Dede]

I've just taken one diazepan so hopefully the pain might ease off.
I'met feeling really despondent today after having such a good day yesterday x

[CLKD]

It is used as a relaxant for pain relief as well as a pre-med ;-).

[Dede]

I slept really well last night but the pain seems to have intensified as
 the days gone on. I've just taken paracetemol , the whole of one side of my
head and neck is throbing,  feeling sorry for my self at the moment.
Makes me realise how awful it must be for people who live in constant
pain
Deedee

[Dede]

My brains so fuddled I've even spelt much name wrong !!!!!

[Evelyn63]

Paracetamol alone won't help muscular or nerve pain, you could try a lower dose of codeine such as co codomol 8/500 which is 8mg of codeine and 500mg of Paracetamol, you could also alternate with some ibroprofen or Naproxen though this is prescription only and needs a PPi as well such as Omeprazole to be be taken along side it.  Hopefully some of the above will bring you relief, as will alternating hot and cold compresses . 

[Dede]

I've got diazepan 2mg to help me relax and ease neck and shoulder pain and I take amytriptylin 10mg/20m regularly. I'm totally confused now and don't know to
take to ease the pain.....any help ,much appreciated 

[matildamouse]

Hi Dede. I had a frozen shoulder a few years ago with constant pain and limitations to my movements. It was HELL so jyst want to sympathise with you. I used anti-inflammatory pills like nurofen and painkillers like paracetamol. I also rubbed Voltaren gel on my shoulder joint. Cold packs also helped and at times a hot water bag. Many days nothing helped!! After about 30 physio sessions and 4 months of little improvement, I got a cortisone injection in the joint which sorted it within 2 weeks.

Diazepam is a muscle relaxant and is mainly used for anxiety. The real problem with Diazepam is that it is highly addictive, so please take care to that regard. All the best! Big hug!

[Evelyn63]

I've got diazepan 2mg to help me relax and ease neck and shoulder pain and I take amytriptylin 10mg/20m regularly. I'm totally confused now and don't know to
take to ease the pain.....any help ,much appreciated 

Those won't help the pain by themselves, they are intended to relax the muscle.  You definitely need antiimflammatories such as Ibroprofen or Naproxen alternating with your pain killers, such as Paracetamol or Co Codomol.  Wont happen overnight but you should feel some relief after a few days of taking them.  The hot and cold should also be used alongside.  Don't use Voltorol spray as well as the antiimflamatories !  One or the other .

[Dede]

Many thanks once again for your replies.
 Pleased to say I've had a slightly better day today, pain been more
manageable.
 I 'm my own worst enemy to be honest. My health anxiety means I jump from
A to Z in one fell swoop and imagine all sorts of things are wrong with me.
All the tension and worry etc just makes the pain worse.

Going to see physiotherapist tomorrow so hopefully things will get back to normal
in the next few weeks or so.
Dede

[Dede]

Had my neck clicked this morning by qualified physio ( dr recomended )
MY head is still throbing and I feel really miserable,  any suggestions what
I can do to ease the pain would be much appreciated . I've only taken paracetemol
so far , had loads of problems with my stomach in the past because of
medication.
Many thanks Dede.