Vicodin doesn't touch it. My pain doc says it's neurologically related. I started Neurontin, but I'm not at the full dose yet. I thought the Neurontin was helping, but wham, I can't even concentrate because of the pain today.

Sorry you are having this pain. Here is some information for you on what helped Tincup with this pain, I hope it can help you too.

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Posted by Tincup
Tei Fu Oil,

This oil.. has a good deal of pain relief properties for some reason I don't really understand. I have used it on joints, writs, jaw, legs, hips, etc.. and it works VERY well for me.
It is pricy.. or would seem so.. about 10 dollars for a tiny tiny bottle.. but it lasts a LONG time.. making the cost near nothing.. especially if you are in pain...

May I suggest having her rub this on the painful areas.. give it about 15 minutes and see if she gets relief.

I use the brand shown in the picture and was hesitant to purchase the stuff.. $$$$.. but was SO glad I did.

It won't cure Lyme.. but the pain relief was great...

May I also suggest an anti-inflamatory like ibprophen (Advil) at doses that would be prescribed by the doctor? They may be willing to do this..

I bought my Tei-Fu essential oil at a Health Food Store in Florida.. and I didn't examine this site I just pulled up for you.. but perhaps you can get it from them?? Sorry.. I didn't read that far...

Here is the site. If you have problems finding it.. perhaps your closest health food store could order it for you? Call around.. or write to me.. I can give you the name of the place where I got mine.. and I do believe they will ship it to you...

PLUS.. it is suppose to be used for an insect repellant too?? Just noticed that... I will have to give it a try!

Check the site for more info: http://www.theherbsplace.com/teifu.html

Tei Fu" are the first two of four names given a famous Chinese herbalist who
brought this ancient formula to the USA several years ago. It's origin dates
back more than a thousand years to the era of the Tong Dynasty.
The formula includes the volatile oils of wintergreen, menthol and camphor,
all mixed into a base of safflower oil. Together these oils smell wonderful
and are able to penetrate deep into the skin when applied.

Tei Fu Oil is used to soothe aching muscles and stiff joints. Applied to the
temples and back of the neck, it often relieves headaches, too. However, the
oil must not be near the eyes or they may be irritated by the strong fragrance.
For congestion or just to enjoy aroma in the air, place a few drops of the oil
in a small pan with water. The hotter the water, the more these oils evaporate
into the air, acting as a disinfectant, deodorizer, and mood enhancer. Western
culture has not appreciated the full psychological power of natural plant
essences when dealing with disease, whether emotional or physical.

See site for more information...

United States several years ago. It's origin dates back more than a thousand
years to the era of the Tong Dynasty.
The formula includes the volatile oils of wintergreen, menthol and camphor,
all mixed into a base of safflower oil. Together these oils smell wonderful
and are able to penetrate deep into the skin when applied.
Tei Fu Oil is used to soothe aching muscles and stiff joints. Applied to the
temples and back of the neck, it often relieves headaches, too. However, the
oil must not be near the eyes or they may be irritated by the strong fragrance.
For congestion or just to enjoy aroma in the air, place a few drops of the oil
in a small pan with water. The hotter the water, the more these oils evaporate
into the air, acting as a disinfectant, deodorizer, and mood enhancer. Western
culture has not appreciated the full psychological power of natural plant
essences when dealing with disease, whether emotional or physical. Read
more about .
Tei Fu oil is not internally toxic in very small amounts, and some have taken
two or three drops in a glass of water and sipped it for a sore throat or to
settle the stomach. It is too strong to take more than that.
Both as an oil and lotion, the Tei Fu formula is antiseptic for surface sores,
infections and helps to break up toxic or mineral deposits near the skin's
surface.
Tei Fu oil or lotion is wonderful for skin afflictions like bites, stings and
fungal infections (Athlete's Foot). Tei Fu can also be used for rheumatic or
arthritic pain, toothache, cold sores, poison ivy, burns/scalds, itching,
swelling, stiff neck, muscle pain, bruises or sprains.
It's like a big genie in a very little bottle. It is an essential item for us whether
we are at home, about town, at work, or on a trip. It works faster than aspirin
for headaches and takes less than a minute to open up sinuses.
Tei Fu Oil comes in a small glass bottle and is easily carried in purse or
pocket so it's available for instant use away from home. Tei Fu Oil is one of
three oils that make up the "". It is very useful to carry in your purse or
pocket.

Tei Fu Massage Lotion is handy to keep by the bed or in the for use at home.
Rub in well on related areas of pain for the following problems:
Burns and Scalds

(massage into temples and at the base of the neck)
Insect Bites or Stings
Itching, Swelling, Poison Ivy
Muscle Pain or Sprain
Stiff Neck
Toothache (inside and on outside of jaw area of pain)
Allergies, Sinus, Stuffy Nose: Put a some in palm and rub hands together to
heat up and then cup hands over nose and mouth area and breath deeply to
promote free breathing.

: Use as above, plus rub on chest and back lung areas.

Bug Repellent: Rub oil or lotion on skin and reapply every two hours. If you
choose to add some Eucalyptus and Citronella oils to it, it lasts much longer
and is even more effective.
Coughs: 1-4 drops of oil in water internally and rub oil or lotion on throat
and chest area.

Motion Sickness: 1-4 drops of oil in water internally and apply to back of
neck.

No-Doze - To remain alert while driving, rub some under the nose and on the
back of the neck.

Stomach Pain: 1-4 drops of oil in water internally and apply some to
stomach area of pain.

Vomiting: 1-4 drops of oil in water internally and apply some to throat area
externally.

Success Stories
Finger Cut to the Bone
"While we were on vacation last fall and I ended up cutting my finger to the
bone. Unfortunately when I packed I didn't include the cayenne pepper so
had to do other things to get the bleeding stopped. After the bleeding was
stopped I put Tei-Fu oil on the cut and kept that on with a band-aid
overnight. The next morning I took the band-aid off and was very surprised
to find the cut had sealed closed and stayed that way. There was no pain to
speak of unless I bumped it but even then it stayed closed. I continued to
put the oil on 3-4 times a day for about 4 days and had no problems at all.
This was the first time I had used Tei-Fu that way and was very impressed.
I have continued using Tei-Fu on other cuts as it takes the pain away and
speeds healing. Just last night my cat jumped on my shoulder, accidentally
clawing me on the cheek and neck. After cleaning the blood away, on went
the Tei-Fu (and I do use it straight). This morning no redness or soreness and
well on its way to healing." Debbie
Muscle Pulled
"My son pulled a muscle in his knee playing basketball in school. And every
night I have to rub on the TEI FU OIL. He says it really makes it feel a lot
better and that he can really tell a difference. Anyone with a teenager can
have a hard time finding them to agree on anything, but Kyle really likes the
product! I think my family is hooked on Nature's Sunshine!" L. Calhoun
"Pulled" Shoulder
"My husband pulled "something" in his left shoulder while putting heavy
luggage in and out of the car and was in a great deal of pain the following
day. I opened my "herbal medicine chest" and gave him two Bone/Skin
Poultice, a to relax him from the pain, and rubbed the shoulder with TEI
FU LOTION twice that day. The following day he was pain-free and back
to normal. No doubt, medically this would have been a trip to the Ortho doc
for a shot in the shoulder and pain killers or steroids. Hurrah for natural
alternatives and the desire the body has to heal itself." R.S.

Root Canal Pain
"My boss was scheduled for root canal at the dentist but was having pain
waiting for the day to arrive. I gave her some of my TEI FU OIL and she
rubbed it on the gum surrounding the tooth and in a minute the pain was
gone. She continued to use it with success. It's always nice to help somebody
feel better....especially when it's your boss :-)" R.S.
Smashed Thumb
"I closed the motor home door on my thumb and it was hurting so bad on the
way home. I carry a small bottle of the TEI FU OIL with me all the time, so
I put a few drops on my thumb and rubbed it in for a minute and it quit
hurting and hasn't hurt since and isn't even sore. There's only a very small
blue spot under my nail." Virginia D.

Sprained Toe
"I got up running from the couch and caught my little toe under a chair leg
and sprained it and the outside portion of my foot really bad. I didn't have the
usual things I'd take, so I took TEI FU LOTION and covered the side of my
foot and toes with it. It immediately helped the horrible pain. I put it on
hourly until bedtime a few hours later and even woke up during the night and
applied more. The next two days I stayed off it as much as I could. Half my
foot was purple and red, but it never swelled and I could walk on it. This was
an exciting discovery about Tei Fu Lotion!" Donna Watkins

Torn Knee Cartilage
"I had an injury to my knee and was in extreme pain. The Orthopedist
diagnosed it as "torn knee cartilage." His suggestion was to go home and take
NSAID's (Tylenol, etc.) for two weeks and if there was no change, to have
arthroscopic surgery. I felt that was an awfully dramatic approach and
decided to use the two weeks and do something "alternative." I used TEI FU
LOTION and kept it on my knee 3-5 times a day and kept my knee wrapped
during the day with a slight pressure bandage. I kept it elevated as much as
possible and tried to do as little walking as possible. I also began taking
Nature's Sunshine , 4 per night at bedtime. I noticed almost instantly that I
was sleeping much better. I am three weeks out now and am walking
normally and can climb steps with barely a twinge in my knee. I am pain free
and really glad I didn't succumb to knee surgery." K.S. Atlanta, GA

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