When you love someone so deep inside,
It seems like it's so easy to hide.
You've loved her for so very long,
You would think she could do no wrong.
Every day you would hope and pray,
That she would always stay this way.
She treated you like you should be treated,
You thought your life was finally completed.
You thought your love was growing true,
And then one day it was all so blue.
She started putting you down and it hurt,
You thought all you were to her was dirt.
She started ignoring you and you wondered why,
All you wanted to do was curl up and die.
You thought your relationship would never end,
But that was all so fake and pretend.
One day She was so sweet to you,
You thought all those things were maybe untrue,
Two days later she was back the same,
You thought you were the one to blame.
She thought the relationship was getting too serious
And that you had become a little too curious.
By this time you knew it wouldn't last,
All the nice things She said were in the past.
You thought that you would marry her some day,
But this time God wanted to get her way.
You wanted things back how they were before,
But you knew this couldn't happen anymore.
It was a Wednesday morning about 3 o'clock,
You heard the news and it wasn't a shock.
You knew this was going to happen soon,
As you laid there and cried in the pale lit moon.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
PREGNANCY
PREGNANCY
Planning for a baby is a lovely experience for both parents. It is part of the real fulfillment of the marriage. These nine months of waiting should be a joyful time, a time of happy planning for the future family.
Pregnancy is the time when nature is doing a most remarkable job, and parents must do their part to keep the would be mother strong and healthy. Pregnancy is not something to be afraid of. Childbirth is far safer than in the old days.
What are the signs of pregnancy?
During pregnancy there is progressive anatomical and physiological changes not only confined to the genital organs but also to all systems of the body.
The first indication will be the missing of your monthly period. At the same time, you may feel unusually cheerful, and your breasts may begin to enlarge. Some women who are tense and nervous may have a slight feeling of nausea in the morning. Even a little vomiting at this early stage is not uncommon or serious. Nature is just making adjustment, and this will soon pass away.
If you miss your next period you should consult a doctor. Certain tests will give positive indication of the pregnancy. You should see your doctor at least once each month for the next four or five months, and after every two weeks until the delivery.
There is enormous growth of the uterus during pregnancy. The uterus, which in non-pregnant state weighs about 50 gm and measures about 7.5 cm in length, at term weighs 900-1000gm and measures 35
cm in length.
HOME REMEDIES FOR PREGNANCY
Eat frequently during the day (at least six small meals daily) that will help you avoid an empty stomach.
Low blood sugar aggravates the nausea, so you should try to keep a good level throughout the day, starting staring from the moment you wake up.
Instead of eating your foods, try to drink them, it’s easier for your body to digest a milk shake or fruit shake instead of having to chew them.
Avoid foods and odors that make you feel nausea.
Drink plenty of carbonated beverages, without caffeine.
To relax, put a few drops of lavender oil in the bathtub and enjoy the immersion.
Another good home remedy for pregnancy is taking ½ to 1 tsp of Wild yam root every day. This will help you deal your morning sickness.
Light exercise is very important during pregnancy, but you must not become too tired. Housework is beneficial, but avoid lifting heavy things.
You must choose those foods that will keep your baby well.
Your diet should be rich in minerals and vitamins. Milk and other dairy products will help to keep you in good condition. These foods provide calcium for the baby.
Iron is most essential element needed during pregnancy to prevent anemia. Foods rich in iron are eggs, whole wheat, wheat germ, bran, barley, oatmeal, cereals, and dried apricots.
Smoking and alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy.
Take your daily bath. A shower or a sponge bath is equally good.
Soak three or four powdered cloves in some water for 30 minutes. Strain and drink when nausea comes on. This is one of the useful home remedies for pregnancy.
Drink a glass of limejuice with a little cardamom.
Ginger tea will get rid of nausea immediately. It has to be real ginger tea, not ginger flavored.
Honey in the tea can help a sore throat from vomiting. If tea is not available, ginger candy or other food-containing ginger (like Chinese ginger chicken) will help. This is one of the important home remedies for pregnancy.
A teaspoon of cider vinegar in a cup of warm water helps to get rid of nausea.
Remain upright for an hour after eating; lying down can irritate the problem.
Sleep with pillows supporting your legs and back.
Protein is very important in preventing high blood pressure and ecclampsia; you need at least 80 grams of protein daily
Eating cucumbers help reduce blood pressure.
Juice of half a lemon or lime plus two teaspoons of cream of tartar in a half a cup of water once a day for three days, lowers your blood pressure, if needed, repeat after a break of two days. This is one of the best home remedies for pregnancy.
Drink raw beet juice to balance the sodium/potassium ratio in your blood, about 4 ounces daily.
Avoid junk food, refined starches, sugar, coffee, tea and foods high in acidic content.
Take a short walk or try to sleep with the window open. When you are cooking, open windows to get rid of odors.
Planning for a baby is a lovely experience for both parents. It is part of the real fulfillment of the marriage. These nine months of waiting should be a joyful time, a time of happy planning for the future family.
Pregnancy is the time when nature is doing a most remarkable job, and parents must do their part to keep the would be mother strong and healthy. Pregnancy is not something to be afraid of. Childbirth is far safer than in the old days.
What are the signs of pregnancy?
During pregnancy there is progressive anatomical and physiological changes not only confined to the genital organs but also to all systems of the body.
The first indication will be the missing of your monthly period. At the same time, you may feel unusually cheerful, and your breasts may begin to enlarge. Some women who are tense and nervous may have a slight feeling of nausea in the morning. Even a little vomiting at this early stage is not uncommon or serious. Nature is just making adjustment, and this will soon pass away.
If you miss your next period you should consult a doctor. Certain tests will give positive indication of the pregnancy. You should see your doctor at least once each month for the next four or five months, and after every two weeks until the delivery.
There is enormous growth of the uterus during pregnancy. The uterus, which in non-pregnant state weighs about 50 gm and measures about 7.5 cm in length, at term weighs 900-1000gm and measures 35
cm in length.
HOME REMEDIES FOR PREGNANCY
Eat frequently during the day (at least six small meals daily) that will help you avoid an empty stomach.
Low blood sugar aggravates the nausea, so you should try to keep a good level throughout the day, starting staring from the moment you wake up.
Instead of eating your foods, try to drink them, it’s easier for your body to digest a milk shake or fruit shake instead of having to chew them.
Avoid foods and odors that make you feel nausea.
Drink plenty of carbonated beverages, without caffeine.
To relax, put a few drops of lavender oil in the bathtub and enjoy the immersion.
Another good home remedy for pregnancy is taking ½ to 1 tsp of Wild yam root every day. This will help you deal your morning sickness.
Light exercise is very important during pregnancy, but you must not become too tired. Housework is beneficial, but avoid lifting heavy things.
You must choose those foods that will keep your baby well.
Your diet should be rich in minerals and vitamins. Milk and other dairy products will help to keep you in good condition. These foods provide calcium for the baby.
Iron is most essential element needed during pregnancy to prevent anemia. Foods rich in iron are eggs, whole wheat, wheat germ, bran, barley, oatmeal, cereals, and dried apricots.
Smoking and alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy.
Take your daily bath. A shower or a sponge bath is equally good.
Soak three or four powdered cloves in some water for 30 minutes. Strain and drink when nausea comes on. This is one of the useful home remedies for pregnancy.
Drink a glass of limejuice with a little cardamom.
Ginger tea will get rid of nausea immediately. It has to be real ginger tea, not ginger flavored.
Honey in the tea can help a sore throat from vomiting. If tea is not available, ginger candy or other food-containing ginger (like Chinese ginger chicken) will help. This is one of the important home remedies for pregnancy.
A teaspoon of cider vinegar in a cup of warm water helps to get rid of nausea.
Remain upright for an hour after eating; lying down can irritate the problem.
Sleep with pillows supporting your legs and back.
Protein is very important in preventing high blood pressure and ecclampsia; you need at least 80 grams of protein daily
Eating cucumbers help reduce blood pressure.
Juice of half a lemon or lime plus two teaspoons of cream of tartar in a half a cup of water once a day for three days, lowers your blood pressure, if needed, repeat after a break of two days. This is one of the best home remedies for pregnancy.
Drink raw beet juice to balance the sodium/potassium ratio in your blood, about 4 ounces daily.
Avoid junk food, refined starches, sugar, coffee, tea and foods high in acidic content.
Take a short walk or try to sleep with the window open. When you are cooking, open windows to get rid of odors.
Don't Love Ever'body
Don't Love Ever'body
January 24, 2012
Saying ‘I love everybody’ seems to go ‘viral’ in many people’s heads. Really now!? How you going to love anyone, ‘properly’, if you don’t even love yourself with no reservations!? ‘Inept love’ seems to be all around without much concern for replenishing, or filling up the ‘near on empty’ tank of the heart that holds the love. That’s not going to even happen ever if you keep running around too busy, or recycling those condemning thoughts of yourself and others. It’s always time to back off from running on ‘remote’, that ignores filling the inner love of yourself.
Love that gets canceled at the ‘drop of a hat’ is the same love that love’s fast food, or shopping at a ‘cheapest deal in town store’ like Wal Mart. A world that eats hundreds of billions of slaughtered animals each year with glee, just doesn’t add to the awareness of love, and compassion recipe in prime time reality. Also, consider, millions in war to kill the enemy, and payed for by the masses. Love your enemy?? Someone drifting through life with a ‘whoa is me’ attitude, and ‘why is everyone always picking on me’, is low in the tank of love. Much like, ‘I’m the S to the H, the I to the T - whoa is me. Love in any real sense does not hang out in the mind and heart of the self complainer.
If the past was good, memories will be like a meditation. If the past was dominated by misfortunate memories, that will become a non meditation, or reason why the ‘tank of love’ is coughing for more ‘love juice’. Spreading yourself too thin with either empty love or distractions from ‘serving the inner needs’ is like running a marathon, but with little or no preparation - it’s going to be over a little after the start.
Plant life starts growing after a long, dark winter as soon as the ‘sun of life’ gives more and more light coupled with the qualities of the weathers nourishment. Love is the ‘sun’ that gives light and life. Reduce the amount and quality, and love turns to the negative elements of hate, anger, fear, apathy, and any of the negatives imaginable.
Always remain flowing, never becoming stagnant in the repetition of filling the mind on overload, and ignoring the empty heart. Life is a process, and the moment that process ignores the vulnerable, positive feelings, you become ‘dead like’ and a robot. Life is like a river, always moving, and that includes love. When you become obsessed with the outer or self destructive thoughts, you are stuck. Then a boulder has come in the way, and the journey of rising in love’s energy becomes a stagnant pool becoming a misery behind the locked doors in a room with no windows. Volunteer to be a beacon of light for yourself first, then the love for others will become genuine. Love of self automatically dispenses shades of love to all in proportion to the receptivity. No need for saying it, the heart will do that.
Arhata Osho
January 24, 2012
Saying ‘I love everybody’ seems to go ‘viral’ in many people’s heads. Really now!? How you going to love anyone, ‘properly’, if you don’t even love yourself with no reservations!? ‘Inept love’ seems to be all around without much concern for replenishing, or filling up the ‘near on empty’ tank of the heart that holds the love. That’s not going to even happen ever if you keep running around too busy, or recycling those condemning thoughts of yourself and others. It’s always time to back off from running on ‘remote’, that ignores filling the inner love of yourself.
Love that gets canceled at the ‘drop of a hat’ is the same love that love’s fast food, or shopping at a ‘cheapest deal in town store’ like Wal Mart. A world that eats hundreds of billions of slaughtered animals each year with glee, just doesn’t add to the awareness of love, and compassion recipe in prime time reality. Also, consider, millions in war to kill the enemy, and payed for by the masses. Love your enemy?? Someone drifting through life with a ‘whoa is me’ attitude, and ‘why is everyone always picking on me’, is low in the tank of love. Much like, ‘I’m the S to the H, the I to the T - whoa is me. Love in any real sense does not hang out in the mind and heart of the self complainer.
If the past was good, memories will be like a meditation. If the past was dominated by misfortunate memories, that will become a non meditation, or reason why the ‘tank of love’ is coughing for more ‘love juice’. Spreading yourself too thin with either empty love or distractions from ‘serving the inner needs’ is like running a marathon, but with little or no preparation - it’s going to be over a little after the start.
Plant life starts growing after a long, dark winter as soon as the ‘sun of life’ gives more and more light coupled with the qualities of the weathers nourishment. Love is the ‘sun’ that gives light and life. Reduce the amount and quality, and love turns to the negative elements of hate, anger, fear, apathy, and any of the negatives imaginable.
Always remain flowing, never becoming stagnant in the repetition of filling the mind on overload, and ignoring the empty heart. Life is a process, and the moment that process ignores the vulnerable, positive feelings, you become ‘dead like’ and a robot. Life is like a river, always moving, and that includes love. When you become obsessed with the outer or self destructive thoughts, you are stuck. Then a boulder has come in the way, and the journey of rising in love’s energy becomes a stagnant pool becoming a misery behind the locked doors in a room with no windows. Volunteer to be a beacon of light for yourself first, then the love for others will become genuine. Love of self automatically dispenses shades of love to all in proportion to the receptivity. No need for saying it, the heart will do that.
Arhata Osho
EKADASI
Meaning of Ekadasi:
Every month of the Hindu calendar has two auspicious days of Ekadasi. It falls on the eleventh day of the fortnight of the lunar cycle. The first Ekadasi occurs when the moon is closest to the earth and the second Ekadasi occurs when the moon is farthest from the earth. The Ekadasi days are also indicators of the high and low tides of the sea. There are 24 Ekadasis in a year and each Ekadasi has a unique name. Ekadasi is observed as a day of fasting and devotion.
Benefits of Ekadasi fasting:
• It brings the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
• It liberates one from the cycle of birth and death.
• It gives one freedom from the sins of the past.
• It fulfills the wishes of health, wealth and happiness.
• It enhances the physiological functions of the body.
• It helps in flushing out the toxins from the body.
• It helps to strengthen one’s self-control.
• It improves one’s emotional stability.
Methods of Ekadasi Fasting:
• Complete fasting involves total abstinence from food and water for 24 hours.
• Partial fasting involves consumption of fruits and milk and the avoidance of rice and grains.
• People with health problems can opt for partial fasting after consulting with their doctors.
• Some people take only a single meal on the Dasami day, the day before Ekadasi.
The 24 different Ekadasis
Mythological Significance of Ekadasi:
It is believed that Ekadasi is the name of the Goddess that arose from Lord Vishnu to defeat Demon Mura. Happy with her divine act, Lord Vishnu blessed her that anyone who observes Ekadasi fast will be freed of their sins and will attain Moksha.
The 24 different Ekadasis:
1. Putrada Ekadasi:
There is a popular belief that married couples without children will be blessed with children if they observe Putrada Ekadasi.
2. Shatilla Ekadasi:
On this day, Til (sesame) is used in six ways. It is used in Ubtan, bathing, performing Havans, Tarpan, meal and donations.
3. Jaya Ekadasi:
The greatness of this Ekadasi was narrated to Yudhishtira by Sri Krishna and is found in the Padma Purana and the Bhavisyothara Purana.
4. Vijaya Ekadasi:
The major belief behind practicing this ritual is the observance of a vrat by Lord Ram before he headed towards crossing the ocean to reach Lanka and defeating Ravana.
5. Amalki Ekadasi:
Dedicated to Amlaki or Gooseberry Tree, observance of this Ekadasi is believed to bring in great prosperity and benefits.
6. Papamochini Ekadasi:
Observing a vrat on this day is highly significant as a sincere devotee can get rid of all his sins committed so far.
7. Kamda Ekadasi:
A fast on this day will assist in getting rid of all sins and guilt that are a result of lust.
8. Varuthini Ekadasi:
The vrat is a step towards a fortunate phase of life.
9. Mohini Ekadasi:
Eliminates all sins and helps in leading a happy and prosperous life. Also, a person undergoing sadness is effectively able to overcome this sickness.
10. Apara Ekadasi:
This vrat would help in eliminating their sins and henceforth, would finally assist them in attaining Moksha, or salvation.
11. Nirjala Ekadasi:
It is the strictest fast among all the Ekadashis in the Hindu religion as one cannot even drink water while observing it.
12. Yogini Ekadasi:
It is the most significant Ekadashi fast in order to get rid of various ailments and diseases.
13. Devshayani Ekadasi:
It is believed that Lord Vishnu went into a deep sleep for the next four months beginning from this day.
14. Kamika Ekadasi:
This vrat is considered highly significant and auspicious for performing good deeds and seeking blessings of the Lord.
15. Aja Ekadasi: This vrat eradicates all sinful and evil activities.
16. Parivartan Ekadasi:
On this Ekadasi day Lord Vishnu who reclines on Aadishesha turns to another side and this turn is called as Parivarthan.
17. Indira Ekadasi:
It is believed that observing this Ekadasi will help in removing the sins committed by oneself and one’s forefathers.
18. Pasankusa Ekadasi:
One will be able to fulfill his dreams and observing it is equal to performing numerous yajnas and making several offerings.
19. Rama Ekadasi: Sins and evil deeds can be washed away by observing a vrat on this day.
20. Prabhodini Ekadasi: The Hindu devotees believe that Lord Vishnu woke up from his Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep) on this day.
21. Utpanna Ekadasi: One can enjoy all kinds of comforts and gets the shelter of Lord Vishnu, after death.
22. Mokshada Ekadasi: helps in attaining Moksha, or liberation.
23. Saphala Ekadasi:
Sins of many generations of a person are removed by observing the fast of Saphala Ekadasi.
24. Haribobhini (Devotthani) Ekadasi.
Every month of the Hindu calendar has two auspicious days of Ekadasi. It falls on the eleventh day of the fortnight of the lunar cycle. The first Ekadasi occurs when the moon is closest to the earth and the second Ekadasi occurs when the moon is farthest from the earth. The Ekadasi days are also indicators of the high and low tides of the sea. There are 24 Ekadasis in a year and each Ekadasi has a unique name. Ekadasi is observed as a day of fasting and devotion.
Benefits of Ekadasi fasting:
• It brings the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
• It liberates one from the cycle of birth and death.
• It gives one freedom from the sins of the past.
• It fulfills the wishes of health, wealth and happiness.
• It enhances the physiological functions of the body.
• It helps in flushing out the toxins from the body.
• It helps to strengthen one’s self-control.
• It improves one’s emotional stability.
Methods of Ekadasi Fasting:
• Complete fasting involves total abstinence from food and water for 24 hours.
• Partial fasting involves consumption of fruits and milk and the avoidance of rice and grains.
• People with health problems can opt for partial fasting after consulting with their doctors.
• Some people take only a single meal on the Dasami day, the day before Ekadasi.
The 24 different Ekadasis
Mythological Significance of Ekadasi:
It is believed that Ekadasi is the name of the Goddess that arose from Lord Vishnu to defeat Demon Mura. Happy with her divine act, Lord Vishnu blessed her that anyone who observes Ekadasi fast will be freed of their sins and will attain Moksha.
The 24 different Ekadasis:
1. Putrada Ekadasi:
There is a popular belief that married couples without children will be blessed with children if they observe Putrada Ekadasi.
2. Shatilla Ekadasi:
On this day, Til (sesame) is used in six ways. It is used in Ubtan, bathing, performing Havans, Tarpan, meal and donations.
3. Jaya Ekadasi:
The greatness of this Ekadasi was narrated to Yudhishtira by Sri Krishna and is found in the Padma Purana and the Bhavisyothara Purana.
4. Vijaya Ekadasi:
The major belief behind practicing this ritual is the observance of a vrat by Lord Ram before he headed towards crossing the ocean to reach Lanka and defeating Ravana.
5. Amalki Ekadasi:
Dedicated to Amlaki or Gooseberry Tree, observance of this Ekadasi is believed to bring in great prosperity and benefits.
6. Papamochini Ekadasi:
Observing a vrat on this day is highly significant as a sincere devotee can get rid of all his sins committed so far.
7. Kamda Ekadasi:
A fast on this day will assist in getting rid of all sins and guilt that are a result of lust.
8. Varuthini Ekadasi:
The vrat is a step towards a fortunate phase of life.
9. Mohini Ekadasi:
Eliminates all sins and helps in leading a happy and prosperous life. Also, a person undergoing sadness is effectively able to overcome this sickness.
10. Apara Ekadasi:
This vrat would help in eliminating their sins and henceforth, would finally assist them in attaining Moksha, or salvation.
11. Nirjala Ekadasi:
It is the strictest fast among all the Ekadashis in the Hindu religion as one cannot even drink water while observing it.
12. Yogini Ekadasi:
It is the most significant Ekadashi fast in order to get rid of various ailments and diseases.
13. Devshayani Ekadasi:
It is believed that Lord Vishnu went into a deep sleep for the next four months beginning from this day.
14. Kamika Ekadasi:
This vrat is considered highly significant and auspicious for performing good deeds and seeking blessings of the Lord.
15. Aja Ekadasi: This vrat eradicates all sinful and evil activities.
16. Parivartan Ekadasi:
On this Ekadasi day Lord Vishnu who reclines on Aadishesha turns to another side and this turn is called as Parivarthan.
17. Indira Ekadasi:
It is believed that observing this Ekadasi will help in removing the sins committed by oneself and one’s forefathers.
18. Pasankusa Ekadasi:
One will be able to fulfill his dreams and observing it is equal to performing numerous yajnas and making several offerings.
19. Rama Ekadasi: Sins and evil deeds can be washed away by observing a vrat on this day.
20. Prabhodini Ekadasi: The Hindu devotees believe that Lord Vishnu woke up from his Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep) on this day.
21. Utpanna Ekadasi: One can enjoy all kinds of comforts and gets the shelter of Lord Vishnu, after death.
22. Mokshada Ekadasi: helps in attaining Moksha, or liberation.
23. Saphala Ekadasi:
Sins of many generations of a person are removed by observing the fast of Saphala Ekadasi.
24. Haribobhini (Devotthani) Ekadasi.
Nerve Pain:Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Nerve Pain:Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
How Nerve Pain Feels
People with nerve pain feel it different ways. For some, it's a stabbing pain in the middle of the night. For others, it's a chronic tingling or burning they feel all day.
Uncontrolled nerve pain can be hard to bear. But with treatment, it can often be controlled.
Understanding Nerve Pain
Pain is supposed to be a warning. When your hand gets too close to a stove, the nerves send a pain signal to the brain -- and you pull back before you burn yourself. But if you have nerve pain, that system isn't working. Damaged nerves may send false signals -- and you feel real pain without another cause. Or damaged nerves may stop you from feeling pain when you have an injury.
Nerve Pain Triggers
Some find that certain body positions or activities -- like standing in line or walking -- may become painful. Nerve damage may also make your body overly sensitive. Even a gentle breeze on your face may become excruciating.
Loss of Feeling
Nerve damage may cause loss of sensation, making it harder to do things with your hands. Knitting, typing, and tying your shoes may become difficult. Many people with nerve damage say that their sense of touch feels dulled, as if they are always wearing gloves.
Nerve Pain and Sleep
Nerve pain is often worst at night. The touch of sheets or the pressure of lying down may be terribly uncomfortable. If you can't sleep because of your nerve pain, make sure to mention it to your doctor. Changing some habits or taking medicine could help.
Losing Balance
In addition to dulling your sense of touch, nerve damage may decrease muscle strength. These two effects may make it harder to keep your balance -- and that could lead to falls. Assistive devices -- like braces, canes, or walkers -- may help.
Unseen Injuries
Nerve damage doesn't just cause pain. It may also cause numbness that may prevent you from feeling pain when it matters. People with nerve damage sometimes hurt themselves without realizing it. Your doctor may recommend that you check yourself for injuries regularly -- especially your feet.
Nerve Pain Progression
Left untreated, nerve damage may worsen over time. It usually starts in the nerves farthest from the brain and spinal cord -- like those in the feet and hands. Then it may move up into the legs and arms.
However, if you get control of your nerve pain promptly, you may be able to stop the damage -- and even reverse it.
Assessing Your Pain
In many cases, nerve pain may be controlled. Start by getting an assessment at the doctor's office. Be ready to answer questions. How long have you had pain? What does it feel like? How does it affect you? The answers will help your doctor figure out what's causing your pain and how to treat it.
Conditions that Cause Nerve Pain
Many conditions -- such as diabetes, shingles, and cancer -- may cause injury and nerve pain. Some people develop nerve pain for no known reason.
It is important to try and find out the underlying cause of your nerve pain, such as uncontrolled diabetes, and seek treatment for it. It may help relieve your pain. But be sure you seek treatment for your pain too.
OTC Treatments for Nerve Pain
Over-the-counter painkillers may be the first treatment your doctor recommends. These may include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- such as ibuprofen -- or analgesics, such as acetaminophen. Other options include painkilling creams, ointments, oils, gels, or sprays that are used on the skin.
Nerve Pain: Prescription Treatments
There are many prescription medicines that may help with nerve pain. Some are powerful painkillers. Other drug types might help too. Studies have found that some medicines originally used for depression and epilepsy may also help relieve nerve pain.
Natural Treatments for Nerve Pain
Complementary or alternative treatments may help. For instance, studies have found that acupuncture may ease nerve pain. In some cases, nerve pain is caused or aggravated by a deficiency of vitamin B12. Taking supplements -- under your doctor's care -- could help.
Taking Control of Your Health
In addition to working with your doctor to find treatment that works, you can take other steps to fight chronic pain. Getting regular exercise, keeping a healthy weight, and improving your diet may help.
How Nerve Pain Feels
People with nerve pain feel it different ways. For some, it's a stabbing pain in the middle of the night. For others, it's a chronic tingling or burning they feel all day.
Uncontrolled nerve pain can be hard to bear. But with treatment, it can often be controlled.
Understanding Nerve Pain
Pain is supposed to be a warning. When your hand gets too close to a stove, the nerves send a pain signal to the brain -- and you pull back before you burn yourself. But if you have nerve pain, that system isn't working. Damaged nerves may send false signals -- and you feel real pain without another cause. Or damaged nerves may stop you from feeling pain when you have an injury.
Nerve Pain Triggers
Some find that certain body positions or activities -- like standing in line or walking -- may become painful. Nerve damage may also make your body overly sensitive. Even a gentle breeze on your face may become excruciating.
Loss of Feeling
Nerve damage may cause loss of sensation, making it harder to do things with your hands. Knitting, typing, and tying your shoes may become difficult. Many people with nerve damage say that their sense of touch feels dulled, as if they are always wearing gloves.
Nerve Pain and Sleep
Nerve pain is often worst at night. The touch of sheets or the pressure of lying down may be terribly uncomfortable. If you can't sleep because of your nerve pain, make sure to mention it to your doctor. Changing some habits or taking medicine could help.
Losing Balance
In addition to dulling your sense of touch, nerve damage may decrease muscle strength. These two effects may make it harder to keep your balance -- and that could lead to falls. Assistive devices -- like braces, canes, or walkers -- may help.
Unseen Injuries
Nerve damage doesn't just cause pain. It may also cause numbness that may prevent you from feeling pain when it matters. People with nerve damage sometimes hurt themselves without realizing it. Your doctor may recommend that you check yourself for injuries regularly -- especially your feet.
Nerve Pain Progression
Left untreated, nerve damage may worsen over time. It usually starts in the nerves farthest from the brain and spinal cord -- like those in the feet and hands. Then it may move up into the legs and arms.
However, if you get control of your nerve pain promptly, you may be able to stop the damage -- and even reverse it.
Assessing Your Pain
In many cases, nerve pain may be controlled. Start by getting an assessment at the doctor's office. Be ready to answer questions. How long have you had pain? What does it feel like? How does it affect you? The answers will help your doctor figure out what's causing your pain and how to treat it.
Conditions that Cause Nerve Pain
Many conditions -- such as diabetes, shingles, and cancer -- may cause injury and nerve pain. Some people develop nerve pain for no known reason.
It is important to try and find out the underlying cause of your nerve pain, such as uncontrolled diabetes, and seek treatment for it. It may help relieve your pain. But be sure you seek treatment for your pain too.
OTC Treatments for Nerve Pain
Over-the-counter painkillers may be the first treatment your doctor recommends. These may include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- such as ibuprofen -- or analgesics, such as acetaminophen. Other options include painkilling creams, ointments, oils, gels, or sprays that are used on the skin.
Nerve Pain: Prescription Treatments
There are many prescription medicines that may help with nerve pain. Some are powerful painkillers. Other drug types might help too. Studies have found that some medicines originally used for depression and epilepsy may also help relieve nerve pain.
Natural Treatments for Nerve Pain
Complementary or alternative treatments may help. For instance, studies have found that acupuncture may ease nerve pain. In some cases, nerve pain is caused or aggravated by a deficiency of vitamin B12. Taking supplements -- under your doctor's care -- could help.
Taking Control of Your Health
In addition to working with your doctor to find treatment that works, you can take other steps to fight chronic pain. Getting regular exercise, keeping a healthy weight, and improving your diet may help.
Myths & facts for back pain
Myths and Facts About Back Pain
The Truth About Back Pain
It might be a sharp stab. It might be a dull ache. Sooner or later, eight out of 10 of us will have back pain. Back pain is common -- and so are back pain myths. See if you can tell the myths from the facts
Myth: Always sit up straight to prevent back pain.
Okay, slouching is bad for your back. But sitting up too straight too still for too long can be a strain on the back. If you sit a lot, try this a few times a day: Lean back in your chair with your feet on the floor and a slight curve in your back. Even better: Try standing for part of the day, while on the phone or while reading work materials.
Myth: Lifting heavy objects hurts your back.
It's not necessarily how much you lift, it's how you lift. Of course you shouldn't lift anything that might be too heavy for you. When you lift, squat close to the object with your back straight and head up. Stand, using your legs to lift the load. Do not twist or bend your body while lifting. It can really hurt your back to twist while bending and lifting with your feet on the floor -- as you might do when reaching down from a chair to lift a dropped pencil.
Myth: Stay in bed until back pain goes away.
Yes, resting can help an acute injury or strain that causes back pain. But it's a myth that you should stay in bed. A day or two in bed can make your back pain worse.
Myth: Back pain is always caused by an injury.
Disc degeneration, injuries, diseases, infections, and even inherited conditions can cause back pain.
Fact: Overweight people suffer more back pain.
Staying fit helps prevent back pain. Back pain is most common among people who are out of shape, especially weekend warriors who engage in vigorous activity after sitting around all week. And as you might guess, obesity stresses the back.
Myth: Skinny people don't get back pain.
Anyone can get back pain. In fact, people who are too thin, such as those suffering from anorexia, an eating disorder, may suffer bone loss resulting in fractured or crushed vertebrae.
Myth: Exercise is bad for your back pain.
A big myth. Regular exercise prevents back pain. And for people suffering an acute injury resulting in lower back pain, doctors may recommend an exercise program that begins with gentle exercises and gradually increases in intensity. Once the acute pain subsides, an exercise regimen may help prevent future recurrence of back pain.
Fact: Chiropractic adjustments can help back pain.
The American College of Physicians and American Pain Society guidelines for treatment of lower back pain recommend that patients and doctors consider spinal manipulation -- either by a chiropractor or a massage therapist -- for patients with back pain.
Fact: Acupuncture can help back pain.
According to guidelines from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society, patients and their doctors should consider acupuncture among treatments for back pain patients who do not get relief from standard self care. Yoga, progressive relaxation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy are also suggested for consideration.
Myth: A super-firm mattress is best for your back.
A Spanish study of people with longstanding, non-specific back pain showed that those who slept on a medium-firm mattress -- rated 5.6 on a 10-point hard-to-soft scale -- had less back pain and disability than those who slept on a firm mattress (2.3 on the scale) mattress. However, depending on their sleep habits and the cause of their back pain, different people may need different mattresses.
The Truth About Back Pain
It might be a sharp stab. It might be a dull ache. Sooner or later, eight out of 10 of us will have back pain. Back pain is common -- and so are back pain myths. See if you can tell the myths from the facts
Myth: Always sit up straight to prevent back pain.
Okay, slouching is bad for your back. But sitting up too straight too still for too long can be a strain on the back. If you sit a lot, try this a few times a day: Lean back in your chair with your feet on the floor and a slight curve in your back. Even better: Try standing for part of the day, while on the phone or while reading work materials.
Myth: Lifting heavy objects hurts your back.
It's not necessarily how much you lift, it's how you lift. Of course you shouldn't lift anything that might be too heavy for you. When you lift, squat close to the object with your back straight and head up. Stand, using your legs to lift the load. Do not twist or bend your body while lifting. It can really hurt your back to twist while bending and lifting with your feet on the floor -- as you might do when reaching down from a chair to lift a dropped pencil.
Myth: Stay in bed until back pain goes away.
Yes, resting can help an acute injury or strain that causes back pain. But it's a myth that you should stay in bed. A day or two in bed can make your back pain worse.
Myth: Back pain is always caused by an injury.
Disc degeneration, injuries, diseases, infections, and even inherited conditions can cause back pain.
Fact: Overweight people suffer more back pain.
Staying fit helps prevent back pain. Back pain is most common among people who are out of shape, especially weekend warriors who engage in vigorous activity after sitting around all week. And as you might guess, obesity stresses the back.
Myth: Skinny people don't get back pain.
Anyone can get back pain. In fact, people who are too thin, such as those suffering from anorexia, an eating disorder, may suffer bone loss resulting in fractured or crushed vertebrae.
Myth: Exercise is bad for your back pain.
A big myth. Regular exercise prevents back pain. And for people suffering an acute injury resulting in lower back pain, doctors may recommend an exercise program that begins with gentle exercises and gradually increases in intensity. Once the acute pain subsides, an exercise regimen may help prevent future recurrence of back pain.
Fact: Chiropractic adjustments can help back pain.
The American College of Physicians and American Pain Society guidelines for treatment of lower back pain recommend that patients and doctors consider spinal manipulation -- either by a chiropractor or a massage therapist -- for patients with back pain.
Fact: Acupuncture can help back pain.
According to guidelines from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society, patients and their doctors should consider acupuncture among treatments for back pain patients who do not get relief from standard self care. Yoga, progressive relaxation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy are also suggested for consideration.
Myth: A super-firm mattress is best for your back.
A Spanish study of people with longstanding, non-specific back pain showed that those who slept on a medium-firm mattress -- rated 5.6 on a 10-point hard-to-soft scale -- had less back pain and disability than those who slept on a firm mattress (2.3 on the scale) mattress. However, depending on their sleep habits and the cause of their back pain, different people may need different mattresses.
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