Boswelia

Alternatives to Alleve?

May 18th, 2011 · 6:11 AM

I had an extensive knee operation about 4 months ago following a fall. My doctor has told me to take 2 Alleve pills twice a day to help with the pain. What are your thoughts on this? Is there a better alternative?
Alleve is an anti-inflammatory medication which damages the stomach lining in many [...]

Safer Alternatives in Pain Relief

April 11th, 2011 · 11:21 AM

I would like to know natural herbs for cancer (bone) pain. I am looking for relief without side effects. Is it possible?
I am not aware of any herb or natural product with enough analgesic effect to take away bone pain of cancer. Sometimes even the strongest medications in conventional medicine, like morphine, don’t help [...]

Wisdom Teeth and Nerve Damage

July 22nd, 2010 · 5:39 AM

I had my wisdom tooth removed at age 40. I am now 48 and have some alveolar nerve damage that seems to get worse all of the time. I was told to go to a facial pain clinic and can’t find one. Also I don’t like to take long term meds for these things, is [...]

Stenosis: What Are Your Options?

January 20th, 2010 · 10:43 AM

I have severe stenosis in 3 lower back vertebra. I am 77 years old and am still working. For pain I use hydrocodone IB and a lidoderm patch. Could dmso topical or internal be helpful?

As you know, pain management does not solve the underlying problem, but it does permit you to function in [...]