I am in need of advice

[DD977GM2]

I have a chronic condition and I am in a lot of pain. I have ulcerative colitis and I have stomach cramps that are associated with it. I am in a great deal of pain and wanna know how you guys do it without any pain meds. Doc wont give me pain meds because it isnt how she likes to treat my disease. I know that it doesnt hinder the healing process for me and doesnt have anit inflammitories.
Anyone have any solid advice on dealing with pain. FWIW I was awake all night due to the paina nd slept maybe 2 hours.

And no I am not a pain med junky and that isnt why the doc wont give me any as I have never asked for them before and recently had a wisdom tooth out and only took the pain meds for a few days then got rid of them.

[theGinsue]

I have a fairly decent pain threshold to where I can just ignore most pain, BUT when the pain is severe enough to cross that line, I take medication.

I think it's time to find another doctor that doesn't subscribe to the Dr. Joseph Mengele school of patient care.

[DD977GM2]

What sucks is it is a Gastro specialist close by and convenient.

I have a fairly decent pain threshold to where I can just ignore most pain, BUT when the pain is severe enough to cross that line, I take medication.

I think it's time to find another doctor that doesn't subscribe to the Dr. Joseph Mengele school of patient care.

[StagLefty]

2nd that-it's time to get a second opinion-I can't tolerate pain meds very well so I usually go without unless necessary. Good luck and keep us posted.

[Daniel_187]

I drink. I leave hell whoops i mean home to come to work. So I try to work longer

[Mtn.man]

The Great Spirit has blessed me with alot of pain.. so i just live wit it.
One day it will gone.

However natural relievers like white willow bark, honey, work but only after you get it into your system.
Research natural and herbal cures youd' be surprised at some of the stuff that works.

[Irving]

Medical Marijuana.

I'm very serious.

You don't even have to pick up smoking, you can get all the medication in edibles. What other medication comes in brownies, cookies, ice cream, pizza, soda pop, etc?

Take it before bed so you can sleep. Much better than alcohol and you won't wake up hung over.

[68Charger]

Y'all may think I'm nuts.. but see a good Chiropractor.. I have had some GI tract issues cured by chiropractors... there could be a tension or pinched nerve issue that you're not aware of that is the cause..

But you have to find a good one (somewhere between the ambulance chasers that have agreements with lawyers and want you on a maintenance "schedule", and the ones that are into eastern religions and "Chakras" there are some that know what they are doing) Look for an "NSA" Chiropractor.. stands for Network Spinal Analysis.. Last 2 NSA Chrio's I've seen have been excellent. (I don't do schedules, go maybe 3-4 times a year)

I can suggest some in Colorado Springs or Canon City.. but I don't know any in Denver... of course, I don't know where you're located.

[DD977GM2]

So basically I like having a CCW so MMC is out of question. I dont like the effects either. I have tried the white willow bark and honey.....about 8 months worth and didnt have any effects except no allergies that year. I tried vegetarian and probiotics and nothing worked. I honestly have found that beef is a huge helper. Not sure why but it is. Alos high fibar helps but kills the wife with farts. HAHAHAHAHA
APpreciate all the advice, and as for pain meds, I dont know why doc wouldt give me any for a week so the cramps go away. Flares are rare with me as my regular meds work well. Not sure why I am flaring as I have not changed my diet or intake at all. Who knows. Appreciate all the advice and I may try a chiropractor or acupuncture.
Thanks Guys

[HBARleatherneck]

i dont take anything for the pain. but i take between 12 and 17 pills aday for the colitas. loperamide, dyclomine, omeprazole. i dont leave the house much because of it. and when i do i double up on the medication.

i have had my colonscopys done each time without any pain medication or being put under. and the pain associated with that is nothing as bad as my cramping. i havent personally had a knife stuck in my stomach, but i imagine my cramps feel like a knife plunged into my stomach and twisted and turned and pushed in and out. so i feel for you.