Sigh. I have a whole list of things to try when I'm in a pain flare... I have to hang it on the wall because "out of sight, out of mind" even though I "know" all the stuff... here's my list, and though I know our problems aren't the same exactly, maybe you will find something that helps you too?

TENS unit, Lidoderm patch, heat pad, ice pack, ice massage cups, medicine, hot bath/tub, cold shower, stretching, tennis balls (trigger and tender points) myoflex, cold swim, migraine med. heated massage recliner, colder a/c (below 70 degrees), braces/splints (back, wrists, knees, jaw), meditation, delta brainwave CD, marble (used with preset calming thoughts), calling T. TC