Hypnosis...worth a try?

jennifer7
jennifer7 Member Posts: 15
edited 3. Apr 2010, 08:04 in Living with Arthritis archive
My mum suffers from Fibromyalgia & Erythromelalgia, does anyone think suggesting hypnosis therapy might be a good idea?
In terms of helping her to cope with her pain as her tablets have had almost no effect?

Thanks Jennifer :)

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  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    If her pain medication isnt helping she needs to see her docter and get it changed there are lots of different ones, i've had mine changed many times. Ask her to ask the hospital or docter if she can be reffered to a pain clinic, don't know what they do at clinic but many people go to them and find them useful.
    Has your mum had any physio :?: wonder if that would help, also ring your local occupational health and see if they can give you some support. Hope this helps.

    Julie
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi I have no knowledge or experience of hypnosis in relation to arthritis. I do know that some people are more receptive to hypnosis than others. Have heard good report of hypnosis for other reasons. Make sure hypnotist is properly qualified/recommended etc Has your mother considered acupuncture? Others on the forum have found it helpful ... though don't know if it works for all or only certain types of arthritis. Once again, it works for some and not for others.

    Speedalong

    PS why don't you also post this on the helpline forum.
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    pain clinic would be of help by the sound of it good luck but do not leave it it needs sorting constant pain is depressing
    val
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jennifer

    From what little I know of both EM and Fibro they are very complex and it is difficult to find medication that works well. I presume your mum has been referred to a consultant who specialises in EM. I would not like to say if hypnosis is worth a try or not.

    Elna x
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  • jennifer7
    jennifer7 Member Posts: 15
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi everyone :)

    I was talking to my mum yesterday and she was saying that next time she has an appointment with the GP she will ask about physio, because in my opinion if she is becoming less and less mobile (also due to the Fibromyalgia) then physio is a necessity!

    The pain clinic sounds very interesting and i will definately pass this information on to her, at the moment anything we can try is worth it! You are right Val constant pain is extremely depressing, i fear she is getting worse.

    I know she has had accupuncture in the past (when i was younger) so do not remember if it was effective to her but that would have been before any of these pain issues had arisen, so will also look into that as well!

    Yes Elna as far as i am aware she has been, and is currently taking the higher dose of naproxen, you are right these two conditions are very complex, unfortunately not much is known about EM because it is so rare i think :cry:

    Thanks again everyone, all these ideas have been very helpful!
    Jennifer :D
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Jennifer,
    I'm currently on a wiating list to see a hypnotist for my jaw problems. I have TMJ and OA and cutting this short, not alot of things help with the pain. Initially I thought the dentist was having a laugh when she suggested it but my physio (for jaw) has only heard good reports about it. I'm looking forward to it but I've been waiting since November for my appointment-apparently there's a very long waiting list so it must be good. I'll let you know how I get on and hope your Mum feels better soon.
    Magenta
  • dolittle
    dolittle Member Posts: 240
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Jennifer,

    I went to a very good hypnotist some years ago. He was a CLINICAL hypnotist; the man who trained a chap to hypnotise himself for the purpose of having a vasectomy without anaesthetic. Incidentally, it was a doctor in the practice who asked him to come to give a weekend training course to patients and that's how I first met him.

    I was amazed at what he taught me to do and the very calming effect it had on me when he hypnotised me. I really should practise what he taught me daily, but I've not done it! Silly woman! It worked for ME.

    One thing - the person has to 'want' to be hypnotised, otherwise it won't have any affect. As they say here, make sure the person is well qualified - a 'stage' hypnotist is no good.

    I wish your mum well.
    Dolittle
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,882
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi jenny

    I think anything is worth a try. Might help her to cope better.

    Mind you pain clinics are also a good idea...they may change your Mum's meds for something better.

    has she tried a tens??

    My MIL (ex) who has fibro has just been given the pain patches....more long term???

    Love

    Toni xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jenny,

    Tis worth ago I think....... The tablets like pregabalin and gabapeptin help and hypnosis would basically be 'able' to block the pain receptors in a different way....... I only ever was hypnotised once (long ago as a kid) but I fought it and didn't go under but hey if it does smoking....... its got to be strong. I really hope she finds something to help her and its worth ago....... Cris x