If you have SI problems, look into Prolotherapy.

Worked for my knee.

I'm sorry you're going through so much pain.

I take prescription 500mg Naproxen twice a day, sometimes three times when my pain is especially bad. I take the over the counter 650mg Acetaminophen 2 to 3 times a day, staggering it with my Naproxen. Sometimes after months and months of Naproxen, I feel it's not working as well, so I ask my doctor to switch me to prescription strength Ibuprofen.

I also take Mirtazapine at night, which helps me to sleep, and alleviates my pain. My PCP told me it's a very bad antidepressant, but a very good sedative that lessens pain in some pain. Being able to sleep for longer periods of time at night sure helps me cope better with the pain during the day.

I sometimes put a lidocaine patch on my Sacroiliac, where I have a herniated disc and a Tarlov cyst that push against each other.

I use medical marijuana tincture (Indica), a topical salve (Hybrid), and sometimes I'll rub in my tincture on my SI joint area because the tincture has more THC than the salve.

I keep a cold pack in the freezer, and put that on for no more than 20 minutes at a time.

I have the wonderful new heating pad from Sunbeam, which allows the heat to penetrate deeper. It's a godsend.

PT didn't help me much, so my pain management doctor and neurosurgeon told me it was okay to do sitting yoga. Silver Sneakers and YMCA360 both have free seated yoga and other seated exercise routines. I try to do the yoga every day. On better days, I'll do one of the other routines as well. The yoga helps my mind as well as my body. I love it.

When my pain is especially bad, I'll also look for a comedy show or movie, and watch that. Laughing releases endorphins, and endorphins help lessen pain.

I hope you can find something in here that might give you some better days. I know it's rough.

Best wishes to all for a day with less pain.

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