Using alcohol for physical pain
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Using alcohol for physical pain
Sometimes people anesthetize themselves with alcohol for physical as well as mental pain. That's been true for me. Aches and twinges and all kinds of neuralgia. It hurts to get older. The weather is changing and it brings on all sorts of misery. Ironically it's colder than a well digger's arse out here and I'm having central air conditioning installed today.
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There really are better options for physical aches and pains than drinking alcohol and I really hope that you can find something that works for you.
Most of the OTC medications will help and I've found that the Cream Rubs really help with back and neck pain. I've also found that heat and ice work really well for sore back. And, soaking in a tub is so beneficial. It's also my experience that staying active helps the age-related aches and pains and getting out and walking is great. I have learned that strengthening muscles helps the aches too. Eg, I have some hip pain, so I do exercises that strengthen the muscles in the hip area and it helps to reduce pain.
Most of the OTC medications will help and I've found that the Cream Rubs really help with back and neck pain. I've also found that heat and ice work really well for sore back. And, soaking in a tub is so beneficial. It's also my experience that staying active helps the age-related aches and pains and getting out and walking is great. I have learned that strengthening muscles helps the aches too. Eg, I have some hip pain, so I do exercises that strengthen the muscles in the hip area and it helps to reduce pain.
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When I quit drinking I felt all the aches and pains alcohol would numb. But after awhile they went away. It took a couple of weeks. You're supposed to feel these pains and listen to your body in case they are something more serious. Like Anna said, there are far better (and healthier) ways to relieve the aches and pains.
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Alcohol holds many false promises, this being no exception. Having said that, I drank because i felt bad, but I also drank when I felt good. Pretty much I drank all the time, no matter how I felt. And in the end, not only did alcohol quit helping me feel "better", it actually made everything worse.
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Originally Posted by Anna 
There really are better options for physical aches and pains than drinking alcohol and I really hope that you can find something that works for you.
Most of the OTC medications will help and I've found that the Cream Rubs really help with back and neck pain. I've also found that heat and ice work really well for sore back. And, soaking in a tub is so beneficial. It's also my experience that staying active helps the age-related aches and pains and getting out and walking is great. I have learned that strengthening muscles helps the aches too. Eg, I have some hip pain, so I do exercises that strengthen the muscles in the hip area and it helps to reduce pain.
Most of the OTC medications will help and I've found that the Cream Rubs really help with back and neck pain. I've also found that heat and ice work really well for sore back. And, soaking in a tub is so beneficial. It's also my experience that staying active helps the age-related aches and pains and getting out and walking is great. I have learned that strengthening muscles helps the aches too. Eg, I have some hip pain, so I do exercises that strengthen the muscles in the hip area and it helps to reduce pain.
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I was always in so much pain from drinking. Alcohol wreaks havoc on our bodies. Long term it just makes pain worse for us.
Proper rest, exercise, healthy diet and nutrition, lots of water.... otc meds physiotherapy etc all are better options than drinking and gives you a better chance at improving pain long term.
Proper rest, exercise, healthy diet and nutrition, lots of water.... otc meds physiotherapy etc all are better options than drinking and gives you a better chance at improving pain long term.
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Until I feel like my liver is going to recover, I'm trying to stay away from OTC medication as much as I can. I do like good old aspirin though it can cause bleeding. I use capsaicin cream and hot and cold packs, the usual. I can't get in and out of the tub easily right now so I'm stuck with showers for now, until I get more spry.
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Originally Posted by Lonelywombat67
Sometimes people anesthetize themselves with alcohol for physical as well as mental pain. That's been true for me. Aches and twinges and all kinds of neuralgia. It hurts to get older. The weather is changing and it brings on all sorts of misery. Ironically it's colder than a well digger's arse out here and I'm having central air conditioning installed today.
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