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[CLKD]

How lovely Dede - I am currently trying to amalgamate family photos and put names on the back 

[Mia C]

Hello Dede
I hope your pain is starting to improve. Short term and when taken for pain codeine can be effective but not always the best first line of treatment for inflammatory issues. Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs work well if taken for 72 hrs alongside paracetamol ( re a previous post suggesting 3 paracetamol every 4 hours - don't please anyone do this. The maximum dose for an adult is 4gr in 24 hours ( 4 doses of 2x 500 mg tablets), this dosage could add up to 9gr in 24 hrs. Even a slight overdose with paracetamol can cause liver failure and is not worth chancing.
If gastric problems prevent nsaid usage the 12hr slow release diclofenac get ( as mentioned in a previous post) can be fairly effective.  You could also try lying on the floor with a rolled hand towel placed under your back lengthways mid thoracic region as this gives a gentle stretch.
Good luck and hopefully things are settling down.

[Dede]

Thank you for your reply Mia.
 I've  had  an awful couple of nights  with panic attacks,, rapid heart beat etc and
realise now it's the codeine that's causing it. I was terrified last night, convinced
I was having a heart attack, hardly slept because I felt so awful. Today has been
manageable. Not sure whether to take a smaller dose tonight or not take any.
Dede  x

[Mia C]

Hi Dede
You could try reducing the dose of codeine by 50%, however it may just not suit you. It may be worth discussing alternatives with your GP. Dep on their thoughts & your diagnosis they may refer you on to a pain clinic or to try cortisol injections???
Lack of sleep can make pain perception worse so you may want to try 48hrs of night sedation, again may be worth a discussion.
I hope things improve for you soon.

[Dede]

Hello Mia
Thank you for your all your advice. I halved the codeine dose last night and the
side effects were easier to manage and I slept well.  Back to see physio
tomorrow so hopefully things will continue to improve.
Dede

[Mia C]

Morning Dede.
Hope things go well with your physio apt. X

[Dede]

Hello Mia, I wasn't expecting a reply so soon.....thank you.

I had an awful night last night, rapid heart rate, panic attacks,swetting, hardly
slept. Cancelled  physio, can't face being pumleted  about this morning, it's
not relaxing at all.

The codeine is obviously having an adverse effect on me and I start to panic
which makes things worse. I'm my own worst enemy really x

[CLKD]

....... and breath.  Codeine is addictive!  Do speak with a Pharmacist for advice.  It's surprising what is out there that we often don't consider for pain relief ;-).

[Mia C]

Hi Dede
Sorry you had such a poor night. Codeine is one of the opioid analgesics and you may not tolerate them well. Perhaps a trip back to your GP, if your problem is chronic you may benefit from a referral to the pain team as there are alternative options to opioid.
I hope tonight is improved for you. x

[Dede]

Up date on shoulder pain !!!!!!

Changed physiotherapy to osteopath , very gentle, neck muscles all inflamed.
I had the best nights sleep for weeks, had a good couple of days then the rot set in
 again!! Awful panic attacks, throbing pain in arm etc. difficulty sleeping.

Had an appointment for heath anxiety, going to try a chart to monitor negative
thoughts, used it in the past.

Visit to osteopath, got to use alternate hot and cold compress.
Slept ok .........and now the rot has set in!!!!
Arm throbing, feels as if someone is squeeying it, panicking!!!!

Any comments,support.....much appreciated xx

[CLKD]

How is your diet over-all?

[Dede]

Hello CLKD

I usually eat well and I'm in good health generally but appite not as good as it
usually is and various tablets etc irritating my stomach.

[CLKD]

If the body is hungry it can go into anxiety mode 

Have you tried a pro-biotic to line the gut?  i.e. LIVE yoghurt?

[Dede]

Still here with the shoulder pain

I've now been diagnosed with nerve route pain, running down from trapped
nerve in my shoulder. The pain goes all down the back of my legs and worsens
existing carpal tunnel. It's been caused by some kind of trauma to my  shoulder,
Pleased to say there is some slight Improvement but Ito still difficult to control
the pain . Has anyone else had this, any advise appreciated
Deedee

[CLKD]

Who has diagnosed this?  I don't think that the nerve is connected all the way down  .  Back of legs and carpal tunnel are certainly not connected.  Carpal tunnel is in the wrist and can be from the back of the elbow.  It is characteristic and often suffers sleep with arms hanging down at night.  It can be worse during pregnancy.

The nerve at the back of the leg is often the sciatic, which originates in the buttock.  For me it comes on if I don't bend properly  ; down the back of my thigh, misses my calf and goes into the outer side of my foot.

Which nerve in the shoulder is trapped?