Pain Clinic

Amidst my frenzied attempt to lose weight, I am rarely able to forget the pain that follows me around all the time.

Ever since I was infected with cellulitis first in the right leg, then the left I have been left with what can fairly be described as a fair amount of paint. Often it is much more than that, but I really don't want to moan here. I prefer to moan in private - more effective, I find.

So today was my appointment at the Wansbeck Pain Clinic. I was lucky to get an appointment so quickly, and I will admit to being somewhat excited by the prospect of some more substantial pain relief.

So how did it go?

It went as well as can be expected, I suppose. I admit to always feeling a bit down after leaving a hospital. Not quite sure why. I guess it brings everything into focus. Reminds me how precarious things have been in the past, and that I can't realistically expect a total solution at any point.

Nevertheless, there are various new treatments in the offing - including a shiny new machine to carefully electrocute myself with and a number of new and different drugs. Most entertaining, is a new cream made entirely from red hot chilli peppers.

Apparently, this burns as one applies it to the damaged area.

I have to apply it four times a day.

Not sure about this. I mean, who ever heard of a pain relief medicine that /hurts/ ?

Andyway, all this new stuff raises my hopes a little that I might experience less pain in the future, and this coupled with my continuing weight loss will hopefully help to make a lot brighter future all round.

Even so, mixed feelings today. Here's for the future.

Comments

[Louise]

Maybe the theory is that is you injure yourself further damage and pain you will deaden the nerve endings and then not be able to feel pain at all!
Have you tried catching leprosy?

[AndyC]

I certainly hope so.

[Ian]

Is that the cream that they say apply at speed with a cricket bat?

[AndyC]

To be honest, Ian, I'm wondering whether to even try. It doesn't boast a lot of upsides.

[Tim the Enchanter]

So Andy, what are you going to do with all that paint? Paint something perhaps?

[fave sis michelle]

I think this is whats called The Pleasure Pain Principle, or am I thinking of sumit else......

[Jason]

The people who make the chilli pepper pain relief cream also pioneered a haemmoroid treatment which consist of a short broom handle with carpet tacks and fishing hooks attached to it. Apply vigorously after meals then allow to 'calm' before sitting.

[jac]

Just - ouch

[Liz Curtis]

Tell you what, if you do try the rhc cream and I'm called upon to apply it, I'll be wearing gloves!
I thought he was a good doctor who really seemed to want to listen and help. That was refreshing.

[ruth]

Your new cream was shown on a cooking programme this morning, the guy was doing a 'special' section on chilli's - very interesting. Aparently it will deaden the pain nerves over time so they on't make you feel pain! Do let us know how you get on.

[Louise]

Ha Ha.... I was right!

[AndyC]

You're always right, Louise. I know that now.