ncorrenti 0 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 At the moment I'm taking a whole bunch of different painkillers for various injuries (tibial and metatarsal stress fractures, shin splints, bad knee, hamstring that keeps playing up - some are a result of running, some from skiing). Anyway, I'm only 25 but I've got a sneaking suspicion that my insides are being eroded by codeine, ibuprofen and a whole bunch of other chemicals I'm ingesting. Has anyone had any positive experiences with natural remedies? I spoke to a naturopath today and she recommended a couple of homeopathic products, but I've always thought the theory of homeopathy sounds a bit dodgy. I'd be interested in any suggestions/comments/similar experiences you might have... Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 My advice would be to.... take it easy!! That's not very helpful, sorry Link to post Share on other sites
firedog23 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Try looking into meditation. I started not to long ago and it helps out with my back. They say sometimes pain is mental so maybe it is working because it doesn't hurt nearly as much. Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 Cal... will do my best! Firedog... sounds interesting, how does one learn to meditate? Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I found yoga also to be very helpful! Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 I love yoga. I used to go to classes regularly but I've been a bit slack lately... I should buy a matt and do it at home. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 >Anyway, I'm only 25 but I've got a sneaking suspicion that my insides are being eroded by codeine, ibuprofen and a whole bunch of other chemicals I'm ingesting. Nicole, been there done that. I was running close to 100 miles/week in Uni (T&F/Xcountry) and had never had so many injuries in my life. My body really couldnt handle the high-mileage nor the extremely intense workouts at the same time. During that time, I was in the training room before 5am/2:30pm getting treated with everythang they had but it still didnt help the pain. So, my sports trainer had me on huge horse size ibuprofen at 800mg/dose. I was dosing them everyday for years and decided to quit taking them/quit running at the same time. Was feeling so nauseous all the time and knew it was from the meds/other pain killers but didnt wanna lose my scholarship - but in the end, my health/mental health was more important. What are you doing to make you have that much pain? high-intensity training?old injuries? If you have that much pain, stop whatever youre doing and give your body time to reocover. If you have an injury, have it looked at by a doctor... It took me forever to figure out that there shouldnt be any reason whatsoever to be taking painkillers daily. None. Yoga is the bomb Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 > So, my sports trainer had me on huge horse size ibuprofen at 800mg/dose. Is that the same genius who advised you to cram fruit up your rectum? You're all mad. Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 Wow, 800mg is a lot to be taking in one dose! You must've felt like crap! My injuries go way back - I did competitive gymnastics for years and that's where the stress fractures began. I quit that when I was 15 to concentrate on school. I took up long distance running when I was in uni and got pretty addicted to it. I was running 6km every morning and another 4km at the gym in the afternoon, plus weights after that. It was way too much but I couldn't see that at the time. After three years of it my knee was killing me and the stress fractures were flaring up again. So, on the advice of my doctor, I decided to take a couple of years off. That's when I rediscovered skiing. Obviously it's not easy on my legs either but at least my body gets downtime between seasons. Things were great the first couple of years, but after a season in Japan I was wrecked - my knee was worse than ever and I also tore my hamstring. I have given up running completely, apart from the occasional 10km fun run type thing. But I still have a lot of pain day-to-day, mostly in my shins and knee. I'm most likely having surgery done on the knee early next year and then heading off to wreck it again in Canada The bottom line is, I'm not a super amazing skiier or anything but I get an indescribable amount of pleasure out of it, so I'm not really willing to give it up. But... it would be awesome not to have to take medication every single day. That sucks! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 >The bottom line is, I'm not a super amazing skiier or anything but I get an indescribable amount of pleasure out of it, so I'm not really willing to give it up. I hear ya on that. Even after all that down time you still have stressfractures/shinsplints? >I have given up running completely, apart from the occasional 10km fun run type thing. But I still have a lot of pain day-to-day, mostly in my shins and knee. I'm most likely having surgery done on the knee early next year... Even after all that down time you still have stressfractures/shinsplints? wow, thats a bummer. Maybe a better way for you to get exercise is swimming? Thats what ive switched to and love it. Have you tried giving up the meds and just delt with the pain? Do you think youre addicted to the pills? O11, Ive never had any fruit crammed up my rectum but am thinkin about giving it a try. Which would you recommend? Have any great advice? Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I think the best advice with the fruit would be actually WHEN to do it, remember timing is important. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 eyeeyeeyeeyeeye, I note with approval how well you understand Natural Hygiene. nicole, you sound like a wreck. I suggest that you scrap your body and just keep your brain and eyes in a jar of saline fluid. People from the forum can volunteer to take you skiing whenever they go. Get one of those SJ stickers to slap on your jar and everybody will be fighting over who gets to hold you for the next run. Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 The shin splints, I believe, are from overworking my calf muscles - the problem is probably a direct result of the stress fractures. My doctor says it's unlikely my stress fractures will heal any time soon, purely because I've had them for so long. Swimming would be good, especially as it's summer where I am. I'm pretty sure I'm not addicted to the pills - there are days when I don't take them. I'm a pretty strong person, overall. Night time is probably the worst for me. I get a lot of leg pain after walking around all day at work and it stresses me out when I can't get to sleep because my legs are aching. Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 O11, that is a super idea. I am an excellent travel companion - I'm easygoing and a great navigator. I'm cute too - not that you'll be able to tell when I'm just a jarful of brain and eyeball! Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 (slightly off topic) Yamakashi: You might be interested in a book I read recently titled, " Running with the Buffaloes "; the author spent a season with the University of Colorado Boulder cross country team as they trained for the NCAAs. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 cheers Goemon Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg18825295.000.html haha oh my god I'm screwed Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 me too Lets eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 Cheers to that!!! I'm stuffing my face with chocolate as we speak (type). Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 off topic, but since its your thread... are you coming back to japan this winter to ski? Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 I would absolutely love to but it's highly unlikely. I did two back-to-back ski trips in August and I've only just paid off my credit card. But if I happen to win the lotto I'll be there in a flash. Link to post Share on other sites
snobee 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Jeez Nicole - sounds pretty heavy for a young'un. Long term dosing of NSAID's will play havoc on stomach, intestines, liver, kidneys meaning future skiing may have to be done on a drip. Drugs, natural or otherwise, rarely can solve such a problem, at the best a mask for some pain break. Sounds all too obvious but have you been to a really top sports medicine centre and discussed rehab programmes with docs, physios, chiros, podiatrists, masseuses, acupuncturists etc? Only a carefully crafted individual exercise programme focussing on muscle, tendon stretching & strengthening, core muscle development for stability and corrective alignment, gait & posture can offer any long term non-invasive help. Bowen Therapy should not be overlooked. Developed in Australia it is fast becoming one of the most reputed treatments for a variety of ailments including yours. There will be many therapists not far from you. Good Luck. Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 Snobee, I go to a physio once a month for a consult and then a deep tissue rub (hurts like a bitch but I feel great for days after). Have tried acupuncture and found it to be a waste of time and money. In all honesty, I feel that my current condition is a result of being jerked around by physios, chiros and doctors. They all dispute eachother's diagnosis which makes it practically impossible for a person with an injury to get the right treatment. For years (when I was doing gymnastics as a kid) my stress fractures went untreated because my doctor chalked them up to 'growing pains' - whatever that is! I have no idea what Bowen Therapy is - will google it now. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
firedog23 0 Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 nicole, One learns to meditate my googling it. I found this one and it got me started. I would not of thought I would have ever done this but it is something I like. http://www.how-to-meditate.org/ Link to post Share on other sites
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