provide relief for NMOSD patients and is worth the try.
6. Zap the pain away
Scrambler therapy uses a device that retrains the brain to not feel pain by sending scrambled electrical signals from areas that hurt the most, replacing pain impulses with non-pain ones.
A study found that NMOSD patients were able to cut their discomfort in half after 10 days of Scrambler therapy.
7. Get active
Gentle exercise routines like yoga or tai chi can stretch stiff muscles and help you control the pain.
Need some help? A physical therapist can teach you how to move to avoid wear and tear when spinal cord damage has limited your mobility. Physical therapy is also a great way to speed up your recovery after an attack.
8. Rehab
Rehab programs have proven to be successful for NMOSD patients because they can prescribe you the right medications and help you learn skills from cognitive behavior and mindfulness to help you cope—or even reframe or accept the pain.
9. CBD oil
Some patients report that CBD products improved both their spasms and neuropathic pain. Another possibility? Medical marijuana (if it’s legal where you live). However, use caution because using it long-term may bring about cognitive impairment and fatigue.
Experiencing chronic pain can be challenging, but with a bit of trial and error and the proper care, you should be able to ease the pain and live comfortably.