Has anyone else heard about gate theory of pain. It is quite interesting. I studied it when doing additional training and try to apply it to my fibro pain. Sometimes it helps.
http://holisticonline.com/Remedies/Backpain/back_pain_gate_control_theory.htm This link explains the theory.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR5FYag58Oc This link debunks the theory.
I have also heard of chiropractic 'gating', though my DC referred to it by another name. Sorry, can't find it, but if I run across it, I will gladly introduce it to the discussion.
You're a smart cookie, you do your homework, and know what you're talking about, even though your studies have introduced you to this, read all you can, be sure this is the way you want to go!
Wishing you well,
SK
If you type gate theory of pain into your search engine whould come up with some interesting reading.
Ann
It really is fascinating! I'm for anything that works! Let us know how it goes for you, Ann! Wish you the very best!
I can't remember if you had joined when John Quintner, MD, a Rheumatologist and Pain management specialist from Perth Australia joined and gave us all of the great info? Here is one that may interest you.
Thanks for the link SK it made very interesting reading and underlines using the holistic approach in combating this condition. Goes a long way to explaining why we have all these different symptoms affecting or bodies. Did know about Substance P but was unaware how much it affected different systems of the body and also expalins why even Morphine does not really help with pain control.
Thanks again will definately look into alternative methods.
Ann
I think this theory is supported by Pall book explaining unexplained illnesses. barb
from what i read quickly as it is very late here.....this is like how i say the pain i get by doing things i enjoy even though realistically maybe be as bad as pain i got from like.....working or doing something i hate....the pain i got from doing something i love...never seems as bad or i do not care as much that i am in severe pain...it was worth it.
Just makes sense about body/mind connection to me....i literally would need to stop at every creek, tiny as it might be and take off my hiking boots, soak my feet to try and reduce swelling and pain, plus hurt all night but next day....i was ready to push through the pain to do it again since i love being in the woods, outdoors that much!
Now i have garden few times....and literally made myself sick where i was vomiting because i over did it. Just hiking i paced myself and few times i did get to point of well i thought it was time for helicopter ride out...but i always did make it. Sure if i tried it now...and pushed it since i am not in as good shape i need helicopter..i think.But yes i totally believe that it depends on how you get the pain really does matter to your head.
Yes, it does seem to apply well to fibromyalgia. Also the theory of "windup", in which small pains, chemical exposures, and sensory overload all accumulate and then accelerate. I am particularly vulnerable to windup, so I have to leave time to decompress on a regular basis!
Capsaicin Cream is suppose to help remove some substance P... The cream does help with pain but burns after a while because it's made from chili peppers..
I have actually had a slight burn from a capsaicin patch. There was a red, irritated square on my skin exactly where the patch was. I use Tiger Balm now instead.