Ask for a referral to a Neurologist and Rheumatologist to look into the problem of pain. Non steroidal inflammatories (NSAIDS): Brufen, Naprosyn Aspirin must be used with caution. Consult your GP. Apply menthol rubs like Dencorub externally. Hot water bottles. Diversions: Watch a funny video – your Favourite comedy etc. Laughter is the best medicine! Don't watch the news on TV for a while, or read the newspapers. Play cheerful songs on radio or tape, CD, etc. not mournful classical music or sad hymns. Try to have visitors who are cheerful, not morbid. Try to go out, even if just for a short drive to look at something beautiful eg. a sunset, or the sea, etc. so that you have something to talk about apart from your own physical problems. Many 'diversions' are free or inexpensive, and are excellent value therapeutically. Retail therapy (shopping for something that’s an 'indulgence', like chocolates, or cakes, or a nice drop of wine, perfume, etc.) Carers should consider wearing cheerful clothes - bright colours. Try not to appear to be in mourning, before your patient has died.
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