This is a list of things I often do to cope with flare-ups... which can merely be an increase in pain intensity on top of my 'normal.' I keep a list handy because when pain shoots up, my brain goes on vacation. I believe this is the same with everyone.
On September 22, 2021, the morning after the cold front moved in, I ached all over. Here's what I took: a dropper of Energetix Inflamma-Tone, a dropper of CBD oil, and I shredded frozen ginger to make myself a hot cup of tea (with a loose-tea holder). I also put on the Tourmaline arm sleeves. I felt better within an hour.
General flare-ups (usually in my neck, shoulders, and upper back):
General flare-ups (usually in my neck, shoulders, and upper back):
- Use OSKA Pulse (PEMF)
- Close my eyes and BREATHE. Release any tension in my body upon each exhale.
- Activate Vagus Nerve by Ohmming/Humming and/or gargling.
- Massage ears with one of the many essential oils I have on hand (or massage them without oil). Ears have a lot of acupuncture points. i.e. Balance or AromaTouch blends (doTERRA).
- Use self-massager on my back, hips, and thighs.
- Use Thermalon heat wrap on my shoulders.
- Listen to singing bowls on YouTube. Play the one I have.
- Meditate (see Meditation page).
- Lay in bed and read.
- Drink more water... with l-Glutamine.
- Practice Donna Eden Energy Medicine routines.
- Move my body parts to remind it that even though I still hurt, I can still move.
- Neck traction (placing my thumbs under my jaw, my fingertips under the bottom of my skull, and pull up).
- Use a Salonpas patch placed over my upper spine (or lower back).
- For lower back, apply marjoram with lotion.
Feeling suddenly drained and achy all over (getting sick):
- Rest a lot more in bed. (Read in bed.)
- Apply Past Tense blend (doTERRA) to the base of my occipital point and rub in.
- 15 drops of Energetix Hypothalmapath.
- Drink decaf (organic) coffee with a drop of peppermint oil and hot water.
- If my bowels are backed up, so are the toxins.
- Use Silver with dropper.
- Take Kratom (anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-biotic).
- CBD oil.
Depressive episodes/discontinuation symptoms:
- Does it feel like discontinuation syndrome? Take Hypothamapath for irritability, conflicting voices in my head, inability to focus, and body temperature fluctuations.
- Use Balance essential oil blend.
- Use Cheer essential oil blend as needed.
- Diffuse Patchouli.
- What recently happened? What story did I make up about what happened? What got triggered? Practice self-love abundance vs self-love deficit thoughts.
- Read my list of affirmations multiple times during the day.
- Listen to YouTube videos with affirmations-meditations.
- I may need more Vitamin D3-K2.
Muscle cramps: from hips to knees*; abdomen; sides (ribcage); lower & mid back:
- *Tennis ball under (R) glute
- TENS unit with backstrap or iReliev TENS unit
- *OSKA Pulse on (R) thigh
- Use Thermalon heat wrap on abdomen
- Increase Magnesium Glycinate to two 3x day
- Inflamma-Tone
- CBD Oil
- Apply Marjoram & Copaiba with lotion
- Apply and massage in Past Tense blend (doTERRA) to the base of my occipital point and along each side of my upper spine.
- Apply and massage in a blend of Lemongrass, Marjoram, and Black Pepper essential oils into the spasm.
- Take 15 drops of Energetix Inflamma-Tone 2 - 3 times a day under tongue.
- Use inflatable neck traction.
- Do additional band pulls.
- Use iReliev TENS unit
Scapula spasm:
- Apply and massage in Past Tense blend (doTERRA) to the base of my occipital point and along each side of my upper spine.
- If someone is available to do this for me, apply and massage in a blend of Lemongrass, Marjoram, and Black Pepper essential oils into the spasm.
- Use self-massager on my back.
- Use Thermalon heat wrap.
- Use an S-curved massage gadget to work on knots/spasms.
- Do additional band pulls.
- Use iReliev TENS unit
- Apply a Salonpas patch.
Bicep/shoulder pain:
- Twist hands back and forth with arms hanging by my side to warm up and release muscle cramps.
Carpal tunnel and/or wrist and hand pain:
- Wear Tourmaline arm sleeves for pain in forearms and elbows.
- Apply wireless TENS unit on the back of forearms.
- Wear wrist braces
Knee pain:
- Rub marjoram, lemongrass, & black pepper blend with oil into the sides of my knees. Can also use DoTERRA Deep Blue oil blend with lotion.
- Wear compression support.
Sciatica:
- Aspirin patch on spine
- Glute squeeze and release
- Rub magnesium (oil) into hip and foot
Sinus--headache & pain:
- Do lymphatic drainage massage.
- Put moist heat (bead) packs over my face and breathe the steam.
- Use Silver with dropper.
- Turn up humidifiers.
- Inhale peppermint oil and/or Breathe essential oil blend. Apply under nose.
- Sip on hot drinks (AppleCiderVinegar & honey).
Sore throat:
- Do lymphatic drainage massage.
- 5 drops of Energetix Inflamma-Tone every 4 hours.
- Hot drinks.
- Ricola lozenges (Original).
Headaches:
- Has it been a year since my last eye exam?
- Past Tense on temples and back of neck.
Herpes outbreak coming on:
- Increase l-Lysine (pure encapsulations) from 2 to 4 capsules (2 capsules 2x a day).
- 1 dropper of Energetix Inflamma-Tone every 4 hours.
- 1 dropper of CBD oil (75mg) every 4 hours.
- Apply Crystalline Nano Silver directly to the area.
- Soak feet in Epsom Salt and 2 drops Tea Tree oil.
Pins & Needles:
- 1 dropper CBD oil as needed.
- Use OSKA Pulse
Maintenance:
- Combine Copaiba oil with Everyday Shay Butter or other organic lotion and rub into my legs, back, torso, arms, and shoulders. Do this several times a week.
- Rub dampened mix of Magnesium and sea salt all over body while in shower and rinse off.
- Do the Donna Eden energy routine and stimulate the vagus nerve (daily).
- Morning routine of stretches and motion exercises.
Other:
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