Cream, Lotions and Other Potions
I was looking for relief from back pain28 total reviews
Comment from Jim Wile
I loved this, Tom. So amusing. You have a great way of telling stories, and I love your digressions.
I've tried lidocaine patches on my back, and same thing: If they worked at all, it was only slight relief.
Lidocaine works great when the dentist uses it, though. Numbs your mouth really well and blocks the pain signals from reaching your brain. This is part of the science I will be describing later in my novel when Brian is creating his drug.
Loved the name of the pile driving company, and I agree: Why would the Preparation H company object to that? Some people have no sense of humor.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2024
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I loved this, Tom. So amusing. You have a great way of telling stories, and I love your digressions.
I've tried lidocaine patches on my back, and same thing: If they worked at all, it was only slight relief.
Lidocaine works great when the dentist uses it, though. Numbs your mouth really well and blocks the pain signals from reaching your brain. This is part of the science I will be describing later in my novel when Brian is creating his drug.
Loved the name of the pile driving company, and I agree: Why would the Preparation H company object to that? Some people have no sense of humor.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2024
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Hi Jim,
I'm so glad that this story resonated with you. I don't know why the Lidocaine would work well in your mouth but not so good on your back? You seem to have a scientific mind, hurry up and figure out something that's going to work for all us old farts who are suffering.
Have a blessed evening my friend.
Tom
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The reason it works so well in the mouth is because the dentist can place it right there against the nerves where it's needed, by injecting it.
Taking it in pill form for the back means that it goes through your digestive system where it gets extremely diluted by being sent all over the body rather than being concentrated in the right spot on your back. You could inject it into the spine, but it's short-lived, and you wouldn't want to do that every day. A pill or capsule would be far superior if they can get it to work.
Scientists are working on ways to allow them to target specific areas of the body, such as by using nanoparticles to deliver them. Pretty cutting-edge stuff at this point, though.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
If you want to get real attention, call it "The Revised Book of Matthew. Just a thought. You sure have a way with home spun stories. Like Tom T. Hall and Lewis Gizzard. I thoroughly enjoyed your story. I wish I had a six. Karen
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2024
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If you want to get real attention, call it "The Revised Book of Matthew. Just a thought. You sure have a way with home spun stories. Like Tom T. Hall and Lewis Gizzard. I thoroughly enjoyed your story. I wish I had a six. Karen
Comment Written 23-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2024
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Hello Karen,
thanks so much for the great review gal. I don't know who Lewis Gizzard is, but now I guess I'll have to find out. I know that you have a lot of issues with pain- what do you use that's effective, or isn't there anything that works long term that doesn't become addictive?
On an unrelated issue, you never told me your birthday. I was reading an older post from Ric and see that it's this month, so I'm just sending a card that I guess stands a good chance of being late.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
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I am sorry , it is Lewis Grizzard. I have nothing but aspirin, Tylenol, and heat for my pain. And, my big old brain.
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I imagine you know more about what works for pain than I do, and the various problems that arise from things like taking aspirin for too long. I use a cold pack in my chair at home plus a hot shower, but nothing seems to work too well. I guess I just have to accept the pain as a part of my dues for living longer.
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Heat heat and more heat for me. I do not take aspirin and tylenol on a schedule, I do write it down and check before I take more to make sure enough time has passed. Karen
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I've been using cold packs, maybe I should give heat a try. I have heated seats in the car, but I don't want to spend my whole day driving. I do hope you can get some kind of permanent relief soon gal.
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Heat works for me. I can't take cold on my back. I keep my house cool. and burrow under the blankets and heating pads. Karen
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this story with us. I will pray for Matt. I'm sure he could use prayer. I figure whatever works, then that's a good thing. I enjoyed reading.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Thank you for sharing this story with us. I will pray for Matt. I'm sure he could use prayer. I figure whatever works, then that's a good thing. I enjoyed reading.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Thanks so much for your prayers Barbara. When I visit Matt again I'll make sure he knows that you're praying for him. He'll be delighted I'm sure. I love the people on this site. For the most part they are a caring and compassionate group of folks, and it makes me happy to be a part of it. Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
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HUGS!!!
Comment from royowen
Usually if you make friends with someone it means there are some things you have in common, I visit a former next door neighbour who was move by our state housing trust due to a fire next door, he's been diagnosed with terminal cancer, but has lived way past the date of predicted death, (it is probably prayer, although he says he's not religious) he doesn't know God, but is a trifle lonely, beautifully written Tom, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Usually if you make friends with someone it means there are some things you have in common, I visit a former next door neighbour who was move by our state housing trust due to a fire next door, he's been diagnosed with terminal cancer, but has lived way past the date of predicted death, (it is probably prayer, although he says he's not religious) he doesn't know God, but is a trifle lonely, beautifully written Tom, blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Hello Roy,
thanks so much for the great review. Yes, Matt and I knew each other on the farm down in Hoonah. He left long before we did, and I had lost track of him until one of my daughters mentioned to him that we had moved north to the same town he lived in now. I'm so glad we got to get together again.
Have a blessed day my friend.
Tom
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Me too Tom, we done
Comment from GWHARGIS
I'll bet the lidocaine was only 4 %. 5% is so much better, but you have to have a prescription. This was a funny story. I'm like you, I squeal at things that are cold. Can't get used to it. He sounds like he's been through it. But he must have a great attitude. Gretchen
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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I'll bet the lidocaine was only 4 %. 5% is so much better, but you have to have a prescription. This was a funny story. I'm like you, I squeal at things that are cold. Can't get used to it. He sounds like he's been through it. But he must have a great attitude. Gretchen
Comment Written 22-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Hi Gretchen,
thanks for the fine review gal. I don't know how Matt does it. I didn't touch on all of his issues, but they are many. I think his great sense of humor had been a real benefit to him. All of the staff enjoy him, and I always look forward to visiting him.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment from Begin Again
Your story immediately brought my late husband to mind. He lost his right leg shortly before he passed away and I worried how he would adapt to it since he'd always said he wanted to leave this world with all the parts he came with. I'm happy to see that your friend, Matt, has a great sense of humor as you do too. I can imagine the laughter while both of you share stories. Great job!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Your story immediately brought my late husband to mind. He lost his right leg shortly before he passed away and I worried how he would adapt to it since he'd always said he wanted to leave this world with all the parts he came with. I'm happy to see that your friend, Matt, has a great sense of humor as you do too. I can imagine the laughter while both of you share stories. Great job!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 22-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Hello Carol,
I'm sorry to hear about your husband. My father-in-law had lost both of his legs due to diabetes. It was unfortunate, but the result of life choices he'd made when he was younger. Yes, I'm certain that Matt's sense of humor has served him well. I don't know how he'd be able to carry on otherwise. Thanks so much for the great review.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Rachelle Allen
I'm so sorry that, this late in the week, I don't still have a six to bestow, because for SURE this is worthy of such. It has so many hilarious parts, like:
I handed her the tube, and of course being a woman, she wanted to know everything about it.
Then it said to gently blot dry with a soft towel or toilet tissue. Frankly, I don't think toilet paper is going to dry very much at all, if I were wet. You'd have to go through three rolls of TP before you'd be dry, and you can imagine how much would stick to your skin. You'd have to take another shower to get it all off.
HAHAHAHAH. That one just slayed me because it's absolutely true!!
I wonder if they tried Preparations A through G before they found something that worked, kind of like WD 40. HAHAHAHAHAHA!! Another killer!! HAHAHAHAAHAH
And then, the best for last:
However, I had heard that the folks that made the hemorrhoid cream wanted them to stop using their name. I don't know why, it seems like it would be good for business, but I guess some people are just picky. Go figure.
This was a great read, Tom. Thank you for starting my day off with one good laugh after another. xoxox
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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I'm so sorry that, this late in the week, I don't still have a six to bestow, because for SURE this is worthy of such. It has so many hilarious parts, like:
I handed her the tube, and of course being a woman, she wanted to know everything about it.
Then it said to gently blot dry with a soft towel or toilet tissue. Frankly, I don't think toilet paper is going to dry very much at all, if I were wet. You'd have to go through three rolls of TP before you'd be dry, and you can imagine how much would stick to your skin. You'd have to take another shower to get it all off.
HAHAHAHAH. That one just slayed me because it's absolutely true!!
I wonder if they tried Preparations A through G before they found something that worked, kind of like WD 40. HAHAHAHAHAHA!! Another killer!! HAHAHAHAAHAH
And then, the best for last:
However, I had heard that the folks that made the hemorrhoid cream wanted them to stop using their name. I don't know why, it seems like it would be good for business, but I guess some people are just picky. Go figure.
This was a great read, Tom. Thank you for starting my day off with one good laugh after another. xoxox
Comment Written 22-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Hello Rachelle,
no six was necessary, just knowing you enjoyed this so much makes my day gal. I was getting ready to take a shower yesterday when this came together for me. I had to hurry up and get on the computer or I would have forgotten everything. I've done that before, had what I thought would be a brilliant story, and then when I sat at the computer I drew a blank. I just love getting older.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
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Ohhhh yeah! I know the syndrome well!! xoxo
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
This may fall into the category of too much information, but I read it as you intended - a piece of comic relief.
I seem to recall my grandmother using Lidocaine for the same purpose, that's how old it is.
Best line: ". . . I don't know how something can sit out at room temperature all day and feel like it's just come in from the North Pole."
If you write a "book of Matthew", I hope you tell us how he lost his legs.
Is he in a nursing home rehabbing? That's how it's often done so that the costs are covered by Medicare or other insurance.
Nice to hear from you, Tom.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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This may fall into the category of too much information, but I read it as you intended - a piece of comic relief.
I seem to recall my grandmother using Lidocaine for the same purpose, that's how old it is.
Best line: ". . . I don't know how something can sit out at room temperature all day and feel like it's just come in from the North Pole."
If you write a "book of Matthew", I hope you tell us how he lost his legs.
Is he in a nursing home rehabbing? That's how it's often done so that the costs are covered by Medicare or other insurance.
Nice to hear from you, Tom.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 22-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Hi Pam,
it's nice to hear from you as well gal. I'm trying to recall what Matthew said about losing his first leg. I know that he had gotten really heavy, and I believe he might have gotten diabetes and lost it due to that, I don't remember. He had part of his stomach removed so that he could lose weight and qualify for a kidney, because he's on dialysis. He lost about sixty pounds and it made his prosthesis loose and it started rubbing on the stump and it got infected, so they had to trim off some more of his leg. While he was in the hospital dealing with that, his good leg developed pressure points, which I'm not familiar with. Anyway, he was left with only half a heel, so he told them to take the whole leg off. Of all things, when he went to get a prosthesis for his second leg, they gave him a woman's foot, which of course is much smaller and thinner. He laughs about it now, but it has to get replaced. He can't walk around on a woman's foot. Always something.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
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Oh, you really must write about this! If he can laugh about having a woman's foot at the bottom of his leg, then I feel free to do the same. You could even make it a humorous, where he begins to buy fashionable high heels after he receives the foot! What a guy to be able to laugh at these things.
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You're right Pam. I really should go into more detail about some of his issues. I met him on the farm down in Hoonah, and he used to crack me up even then. His life has been one of incredible turmoil, yet he has maintained such a great attitude. Perhaps soon I'll go in to more detail in a story about him.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I would love to read this book so do please complete, Tom! Your friend sounds an amazing guy and I bet your visits do him the world of good too:)) As ever the pain and pleasure you write about are always palpable and I could feel the impact of that cream and imagine your unprintable exclamations. I think this haemorrhoid cream has more benefits than it's at liberty to promote. I always remember a nurse using it on her face and swearing by its properties to rejuvenate. In actual fact, I think it thins the skin and acts like an exfoliating scrub. I've never tried but may well be at an age now when I should!!
I won't go (into) all his physical issues.
This is an absolute delight to read and, for once, I have one 6* left to give you! Well done! Debbie
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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I would love to read this book so do please complete, Tom! Your friend sounds an amazing guy and I bet your visits do him the world of good too:)) As ever the pain and pleasure you write about are always palpable and I could feel the impact of that cream and imagine your unprintable exclamations. I think this haemorrhoid cream has more benefits than it's at liberty to promote. I always remember a nurse using it on her face and swearing by its properties to rejuvenate. In actual fact, I think it thins the skin and acts like an exfoliating scrub. I've never tried but may well be at an age now when I should!!
I won't go (into) all his physical issues.
This is an absolute delight to read and, for once, I have one 6* left to give you! Well done! Debbie
Comment Written 22-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Hello Debbie,
thanks so much for the exceptional review and the six gal, I truly appreciate it. I was reading a book years ago, I can't remember if it was fiction or not, but one of the characters mentioned that junkies used Preparation H on their needle marks to make them less noticeable. It sounds like this stuff is handy from the top of your head to your bum, and everywhere in between. It's a darn miracle drug! Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I am sorry to hear that Matt, your dear friend who has had both his legs amputated Tom, this is a life changing operation and we don't know how lucky we are to retain all our limbs into old age. Sorry about your back and maybe you should look at the shoes you are wearing, many back problems are causing by the wrong shoes. Staying slim also helps relieve the weight we bear on our back.
As for that cream, well all creams you rub into the skin only give light relief, but I enjoyed your wandering story and your humour here, an entertaining read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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I am sorry to hear that Matt, your dear friend who has had both his legs amputated Tom, this is a life changing operation and we don't know how lucky we are to retain all our limbs into old age. Sorry about your back and maybe you should look at the shoes you are wearing, many back problems are causing by the wrong shoes. Staying slim also helps relieve the weight we bear on our back.
As for that cream, well all creams you rub into the skin only give light relief, but I enjoyed your wandering story and your humour here, an entertaining read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 22-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2024
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Hello Dolly,
thanks for the great advice. I don't doubt that if I lost weight I'd feel so much better, not just my back but every part of me. It's always easier said than done, but maybe my back pain is just the push I need to start making some changes in my life.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom