I have had a broken back, and now it is healed, suffer chronic and deep pain. I have been prescribed Oxycontin 40mg (and had Endone – oxycodone) in the past. However my doctor is not keen for this to continue infinitely.

Does anyone know of any pain relief medication based on old wives tales (yes, I know alcohol was used but don’t want to go there)? I’m thinking of some tale like mixing a tea from tansy and clematis or somesuch thing. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am prepared to suffer some pain but want to take th biting edge off it.

Yes, there is a little inflammation, but not a lot. I DO NOT want to see a Chiropractor – they are frauds.

I have tried acupuncture and, if I am to be totally honest, it did not make a scrap of difference (despite going in with a positive mind). Nor can I see how it would. Thanks, but I prefer conventional medicine.