I do the same things You do for pain After walking alot today just took a hot shower with Dr.Teals Epsom Salt body wash love it as I can't get out of tub ,don't want to shower ,as I told Parus I mix E.S.in sink of hot water ,washcloth soak then app!y to muscles leave till cloth cools ,this lets it soak in.Someone mentioned vinegar do same way I've used both.In my warm p.j,s wrapped up in cozy blanket.haha

Hi!
Epsom Salts have been around for ever. I guess there is a reason, it works. I'm going to have to try it! I assume the instructions for use is on the package. Or, does anyone have other suggestions?
Thanks
Ronnie

I put 1/2 cup in sink ,for tub 2cups maybe depending on how much water you want in.

Yes tried about all except accupunctur going for epidural May 1st can't wait

Hi. I tried the epidural too , 4 x. I was so excited to finally have some relief. Well, it didn’t work. Then, they told me that sometimes it would take 2 and to come back. So I did, 3x more, and still no relief, so I decided to give that up. They are very expensive where I lived, over 5K each. I have insurance, but still had a copay. Hope it goes well with You!!

Good Morning,
So sorry the epidurals did not work for you!
I've had 5 pain docs over the years. 3 of the docs were not able to help me for more than a few days to a couple of weeks. When I say 'help', I mean reduced pain, NOT pain gone.
When I lived in NJ, I went for the spine stimulator trial. Right after the trial, we moved to FL. I asked the rep from the stimulator company if she would tell me of a doctor who uses the stimulator in my new home town. I went to the doctor who said he felt I was not ready for one, yet. So, he tried to do the epidurals (no success).
In my frustration, I looked for pain doc 3. I researched and researched until I found my latest and greatest how I have been using for about 3 years.
In my consult, the pain doc ordered x-rays and MRIs of my cervical and lumbar spines. At that point, I wasn't having any cervical issues but he want to see the entire picture. With that, he was able to pinpoint what looked like the worst area.
Having that information in hand, the pain doc had a starting point. He uses a flourescope when giving the injections. He takes shots to know where he has been. During the follow up 3 weeks later, we discuss my relief (or not) so that he knows where to go the next time.
Over the last 3 years, he has been successful in giving me 6 to 10 weeks of relief in my lumbar.
Sadly, we have not had the same success with the cervical injections. With the lact of success, I decided to have surgery in my cervical spine.
As for my lumbar, except for the last 2 injections, I was in great shape. I thought the failure of my shot from the last time because of my poor choices of activities. Had my last shot last week. My left side feel quite a bit better but not the right side. I am beginning to think that there is more than one issue.
Today I see my 6 week post op check up. We will discuss, among other things, possibly surgery on my lumbar.

So you see, sometimes it is just finding the right pain doc. Each doc I saw approached the way the shots were given, differently.

Best of luck for a pain free day!!!
Ronnie

Yep that is where I am . But now the oil might allow me to stop the injections. They are very wearing on me