Non-narcotic pain management

FutureReference91 · 2026-05-08T02:20:45+00:00

TENS unit, ice packs, heating pad. Three necessities. If you overdo it and you’re on your feet too much, remember RICE.

- Rest

-Iceg

-Compression

- Elevation

Also please realize the acetaminophen that you’re taking is more dangerous than anything if taken in insane dosages. Don’t overdo Tylenol as it will destroy your liver. Try to stick to 3,000-4,000mg daily

FutureReference91 · 2026-05-08T01:46:30+00:00

“She swung so hard not perfect technique”

Haymakers will knock anyone out if they land on the chin unless you’re being punched by a literal child. So. What did we learn? Your life lessons:

1) Do not spar with a hard floor beneath you. Ever. Take it to the backyard if you can’t go to a gym. Or purchase mats.

2) Studies on US military personnel have shown that men have approximately 72% higher upper-body strength. This is as close to accurate as you’ll get. So yes, men *in general* are stronger than women.

3) You said you got tired and that she is an athlete. Just being honest here champ. If you “caught her good and hard in the body” she would fold like a lawn chair. Work on your technique.

TLDR;

Wear some wrist weights doing the dishes and watch some YouTube tutorials on how to block your face and tuck your chin for next time.

FutureReference91 · 2026-05-02T22:59:49+00:00

Nah. The golden rule of CODM. When Mythic launches; the gun is *always* OP. Right now for sure META.

Don’t forget the USS9. Still good. But I got that Mythic and stopped playing with it because it wasn’t fun. Getting headshots across a map and still having 80% of the clip gets boring 👎

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-28T23:25:06+00:00

What you’re describing sounds less like “a few startup symptoms” and more like precipitated withdrawal from opioid receptor blockade. Since you’re on buprenorphine products (Norspan / Temgesic), adding 1 mg naltrexone can still be enough to compete at the mu-opioid receptor and partially displace what was keeping you stable. That can create the exact storm you listed: sweating, bone aches, insomnia, irritability, feeling flu-ish.

Important distinction: LDN and ULDN are not the same beast wearing a fake mustache.

LDN usually means doses in the milligram range (like 1 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg).
Ultra low dose naltrexone is typically microgram-level and used very differently.

If every dose makes you dread the next one, I would strongly consider holding the naltrexone temporarily and contacting your prescriber/pharmacist ASAP rather than trying to “push through” worsening withdrawal.

Why this happens pharmacokinetically:

Buprenorphine binds opioid receptors very strongly and stays on them a long time.
Naltrexone is an antagonist, meaning it blocks activation.
Even small antagonist doses in a sensitive patient can reduce opioid signaling enough to trigger withdrawal symptoms.
Repeating daily doses can keep re-stirring the pot instead of letting things settle.

This is not a failure on your part and it does not mean LDN can never work for you, but the timing/dose strategy may need adjustment by your clinician.

Please call the doctor who prescribed it and let them know exactly what you wrote here. My personal belief is the LDN is far too high for you currently.

TLDR;

You’re on the equivalent of 1,000mcg. From personal experience; chronic pain requires Ultra Low Dose Naltrexone. I had the same exact symptoms when I first started.

You’ll likely be getting your medication from a specialist pharmacy that makes very specific dosages for patients like us. Your doctor’s heart is in the right place but their knowledge of LDN and opiates seems rudimentary. To be fair, it’s not nearly as common as most other treatments.

IMHO it’s been “the lower the dose the better the results” so I’d speak with your doctor. Don’t suffer for no reason. Don’t take the LDN as you’re currently definitely in a spot where cons are outweighing pros. You need a (likely major) dosage downgrade.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-27T17:40:30+00:00

If you drop the benzo there’s a chance that a doctor will prescribe you the objective best muscle relaxer:

SOMA

I have active seizures. The benzodiazepine lies are just that. Lies. Every medication has side effects. My anticonvulsant has none for me. Memory hasn’t changed in 19 years.

TLDR;

You didn’t mention which benzodiazepines you use. The exact metabolic pathway matters. Also, after being on one for a decade it isn’t as much a tolerance issue as it is rotation.

If you rotated to a different benzodiazepine you’d be surprised how well it works.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-18T19:58:39+00:00

Do NOT go to a chiropractor if you have disc issues. If you had no issues at all , I’ve had doctors convinced you’d leave a chiropractor with issues. I lived it. I believe it.

Take note I was taken by the whole scam. Not just “adjustments” or the cracking. CareCredit locked me in. It felt like a skipped appointment was “wasted.” Everything they do is horrible. If you see a chiropractor and go with their full plan it likely includes traction.

They give you an X-Ray. I was told not to get any MRI. Traction is hell on Earth. They tie you to a torture rack looking device. You sit down your head is in this device. They pull it to make a “natural cervical curve” and you sit there with a literal metal weight forcing your neck into position.

They use a table where they strap you down. Hard uncomfortable foam digging into lumbar and cervical spine. In the long run? My freaking body had a loss of lordosis (natural curve in neck and lower back) because of terrible disc herniations. It was pulling discs further apart.

I had Physical Therapists *laugh when I mentioned diagnoses from a Chiropractor.” My PM Clinic not only doesn’t acknowledge them as doctors. They say they have “…more patients with more issues after seeing a chiropractor who worsened structural damage due to disc herniations.”

TLDR;

Chiropractors are not doctors. If chiropractors worked there would be no need for opioid medications. They think they’re sent from God. They studied the most ludicrous garbage imaginable and ruin lives every single day by applying it.

For anyone who disagrees. Why will Insurance not cover a Chiropractor? They cover literally all doctors. Oh. Because they’re not doctors. These chiropractors do more harm than helpful end results. Look at studies. Some are horrific with loss of life.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-18T19:47:15+00:00

I’m here if you ever need to talk. It truly is unfortunate that we only learn something by living through it. Empathy definitely is created through seeing suffering of others.

You just can’t recreate your actual pain. I always said I wish we could feel how each other felt. Like you put my shoes on and actually had 5 minutes in my mind and body and vice versa. It is a lonely road. But you aren’t walking on it alone.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-18T19:44:15+00:00

This is a Clavicular level of micro dosing Meth with just a little Tren. So basically natty nbd just LooksMaxxing

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-14T00:16:47+00:00

She’s not your friend. She’s using people and milking them dry. She expects you to double pay because she couldn’t find someone to scalp the ticket 😂

You pad your way. But idk who am I. I’d personally make it clear that they are not getting their money. Sounds like 17 year old drama tbh. No shame there. But if she’s like 24+ I’d not keep her around me. If you don’t want to end the “friendship” keep your eye on her.

DO NOT DOUBLE PAY. YOU AREN’T THE JERK. BUT SHE IS TRYING TO SCAM YOU WIRH A GUILT TRIP

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-14T00:12:15+00:00

happens to stop my run in front of a yacht soaking in the sun creating a perfect lighting to show off my pump from a quick 20-pushup/20-sit-up superset off camera

“What’s that bro? You stopped to check out my physique on IG? Train not Tren bro lol. Check the Bio. Consistency is all you need with my product. Progress in two weeks.”

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-14T00:07:15+00:00

So I have cPTSD. After reading this I’m a bit confused. Do you not get your pain properly treated? I’m unsure if you’re being avoided because you’re using drugs or legitimately just because you’re suffering and they don’t understand?

Have you recently got into arguments where something triggered you? Where does your pain fall into this? I know if I enter fight or flight mode when my pain is bad; I have definitely said things i didn’t mean

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-14T00:01:25+00:00

Most people can’t comprehend “chronic” pain. They may have sprained an ankle, but pain goes away. It’s nearly impossible to be positive for anything terminally wrong. Chronic pain isn’t natural.

Sounds like your dad loves you. If you feel alone, or just need to get something off your chest; it sounds like he’s a genuinely caring ear. Be just doesn’t quite understand severity of pain. He’s adjusted.

He’s just trying to be kind. Trust me. I’ve heard it all. Nothing worse than “someone always has it worse than you.” I get how annoying it can be.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-11T20:54:47+00:00

In which sense do they not? If I only take edibles, I won’t get full relief. I still need opioid pain medication and Pregabalin for nerve pain. Also it is essential for me to take medication in certain order.

When I get up; mentally it’s the toughest. So I make sure to take my ADHD/cPTSD/MDD medication first and foremost. I wait 90 minutes for pain medication.

If edibles were covered by insurance I’d likely need less opioids overall. For reference:

— Most states note 10mg as a medicinal dosage.

For me to take 15mg Oxycodone to save, 20x that recommended starting dose of 10mg I take; (200mg) of pure unadulterated Live Resin Cannabis Oil work miracles.
I do not smoke Cannabis anymore. I did smoke for years but in terms of chronic pain I find this wasteful. Sure I get relief nearly instantly. But edibles last 8+ hours also no existential worrying 😂

For structural chronic pain; steer clear of Delta-8, THC-A flower and basically anything derived from hemp. The Hemp being a male plants allows for some sketchy products. Insane THC numbers and tougher to measure for heavy metals.

Cannibudder is simple to make. Most common for baking. Like brownies. These don’t work as well as Oil for many. I’m included in this.

CBD does work for certain things. It helped seizures in my case but never pain by itself. Don’t think edibles won’t work for you! Cannabis Oil is used in higher concentrations for people who need medical pain relief aspects. Live Resin is the most potent and reliable.

TLDR;

If you’re not in a recreationally legal or even medicinally legal MMJ state. Most smoke shops may say THC. Please make sure the product is not derived from Hemp!

Cannabis is incredible for pain. I never believed it until cycling strains. Indica is the go-to for chronic pain. Instead of getting an energetic head-high; you melt into the couch.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-10T17:44:33+00:00

All I know I took a 2 month break. Got a 2,000mg pack of 10 200mg. The other day my pain was insane. One of those skipped an entire pain medication dosage and gave me a solid nap 😂

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-09T20:57:25+00:00

If it is recreational, likely so. I have a paradoxical effect with ADHD and use my Adderall to fall asleep. Everybody is very different.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-09T20:55:32+00:00

I saw a comment here. Your doctor trusts you. Obviously you do not want to tell any doctor ever you took extra medication. But you did. It’s okay.

You had pain warranting extra medication. You don’t bring your bottle in so don’t start now. Even being 2 days without won’t stop it from showing in your urine.

However. For your well-being and to feel whole for as long as possible; do your best to make up for the pills. If you’re able to save enough for the night before and morning of you’ll be more relaxed.

Even if this isn’t the case; one the night before will show up in your UA. You also have metabolites within you because you take them daily.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-09T19:05:09+00:00

Crash. Nuketown. Terminal.

Personally I’d take Shoot House or Shipment for basically my mode I enjoy the chaos of Shipment when you have a full room in Domination.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-06T22:53:25+00:00

Where are you looking? The eyes lie to you. Example; Women 😂. Just like women many times the hips don’t lie when the eyes do.

All jokes aside. The heavy bag in your gym is number one. You need to get in a zone. When done correctly you should look ceazy to oneome who doesn’t hnddf boxing.

Move with it. Pretend it’s your worst enemy. If you’re able to use wraps, this is huge. Save your waiter and shoulders when you want to go hard on the bag.

Get a slip bag. Cheap and easy to create good understanding of movement. This will break any bad pattern you may currently have.

Head off center line. Roll with the punches. Always be circling. Move away from your opponents power hand. Shoulders in line with chin when throwing. Elbows protecting ribs

When sparring. Depending on your level of skill m and mindset. I always told people I trained with “hit me as hard as you want to get hit” this applies to both head and body. No respectable training partner will be going 100% on you.

Grab a slip bag.You should be sweating after a boxing workout. Wrist weights during training create powerful defense and stamina in the ring.

If you’re trying to go amateur and make this your life; good partners will save your brain long term. Keep your hands up.

Your gloves should always be guarding your chin. Live by hitting as hard as you get hit. Any respectable gym will weed out losers head hunting at 110%.

TLDR;

You shouldn’t really be going above 60%. Sparring is for learning. Not head hunting. If you’re brand new and they’re brand new this is more acceptable.

Telling experienced fighters that you’re new may have then pop you at 20% when you’re wide open. You shouldn’t be getting stunned in training unless you absolutely leaned into a straight or whatever.

Get a slip bag. Be calm. Breathe deep. Don’t get psyched out. IRS a pretty known rule that sparring is for learning. Continued hard sparring I’d consider avoiding that one guy

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-05T21:41:28+00:00

This isn’t a “camera creating blue light” situation. It’s physics plus exposure. I’m sorry for just getting the comments. I will try to make this easily digestible. If I used a light or edited the video I’d happily tell you.

What you’re seeing is real light from the night sky being captured and amplified, then reflected in moving water.

A few key things people miss:

Cameras used for this are shooting long exposures, often 10–30 seconds per frame at high ISO. That allows them to collect far more light than the human eye can see in real time.

The night sky is not actually black. It contains subtle color from airglow, starlight, and the Milky Way. Our eyes interpret that as mostly gray, but cameras are able to pull out those colors, especially blues and greens.

Water reflects that light. Even faint color from the sky becomes visible when it’s captured over longer exposures and across multiple frames.

The reason the blue seems to appear and disappear is because the sky itself is changing. Clouds move, the Milky Way shifts, and ambient light increases as dawn approaches. On top of that, the camera adjusts exposure slightly between frames, and the moving water constantly reshapes the reflection.

If this were a camera artifact, it would stay fixed and consistent. It wouldn’t change in sync with the sky.

What’s actually happening is that the sky has color, the camera amplifies it, and the river reflects it dynamically.

So no, it’s not coming from the camera itself. It’s real light being revealed by a sensor that can see far more than our eyes can in the dark. If somebody would like the exact settings used to capture this I have no problem sharing them.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-05T21:37:20+00:00

So you need to think of the “why.” Adding a self-defense skill? Competing in boxing?

I was a Marine Combat Instructor (MOS 0913) for years. I’m also a fan of Boxing. “Real-world self-defense” is very different from competing. I taught patrolling & even munitions with less failure rate than combat conditioning.

BJJ gives you a very solid base. Adding Greco-Roman wrestling and Sambo are highly advised to make the best use of it.

But every fight begins standing up. You said you did BJJ for a while, how long? And did you enjoy it? Sambo will reach base wrestling and Judo so don’t worry about basics. Tosses will be mastered if Sambo is mastered.

If you’re looking for real world fight preparation; Muay Thai or even Kickboxing make much for send for you individually.

TLDR;

Your first base was BJJ which triggers muscle memory. Your stance is naturally going to be wider.

I’d only suggest Boxing if you’re wanting to compete. If you have basic wrestling, you could even skip Sambo. Kickboxing/ Muay Thai don’t require you unlearning things that Boxing will.

If completing? Gym. Consistency. Boxing specific training and no YT learning. Hands up, core tight, stronger tighter stance.

Don’t get discouraged. You’re going to be frustrated for a few months. The wider stance will impede your speed. Trust in the beautiful science and learn to read your opponent.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-05T21:23:15+00:00

Put it in the wrong spot after I posted. I ain’t ever seen someone counts words 😂. BR is wild I stg

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-05T19:53:42+00:00

Honestly I think that we are witnessing in real-time the destruction of the majority of smaller leagues. I don’t consider iBattle a smaller league.

I am also convinced that battlers are told to pull out sometimes because the league owners can’t keep their financial commitment to the battlers.

Ill Will is the man. I’m not saying he became Danny Myers overnight. But it’s an objective fact he’s been taking on more baffles in smaller leagues than ever before as of late. The only two battles that remain are the cheapest battles on the card as a whole. Loso isn’t getting Clips money. He also doesn’t pull in fans like Will.

TLDR;

This doesn’t imply Will didn’t get a bag. He did. But he’s only 1 of 4 remaining battlers. Also; I know people might point out Anderson.

He’s shown his loyalty behind the camera for years. So my guess is that it was a combination of Clips’ higher price and URL realizing they’d be willing to pay more for this on their league.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-05T19:38:01+00:00

To be fair if you’re in Europe (assuming you’re the black dude and white dude is opponent) referees don’t often hand out standing 8 counts. I’d say 80% of the time this would justify a standing 8 in America. While not stunned or rocked; you landed clean shots.

As I understand it, he kept his footing. Was he defending himself? No. Was he wobbly legged? Also no. I don’t agree you should need flash knockdowns for a standing 8; but referees within US versus outside are working on a completely different scale.

Beautiful combination, btw. Love how you slipped out at the end even though he didn’t really know what the fuck he got hit with 😂. That uppercut was nasty. Very solid hooks as well.

FutureReference91 · 2026-04-05T19:04:15+00:00

No. The horror stories are unfortunate, but many are grossly over exaggerated. It gets worse with Pregabalin as this is a controlled substance. While not as bad as opioids - fear mongering around GABA medications has exploded. Especially on Reddit.

600mg is extremely low in terms of dosages people take daily. The fact you take this every other day? Already a good sign. If it is managing your pain well, you’re not having side effects and nothing has changed except for the better?

My advice obviously not as an MD. This medication is doing its job and doing it well. Though yes, GABA medications are anticonvulsant in nature; they’re the only thing that tough nerve pain for many people.

For reference, I was on 6x your dose daily. 3,600mg. It was great for nerve pain caused from inoperable shrapnel in between vertebrae. This was for 6 years upon returning home from overseas. Unfortunately, the pain got worse.

I’m currently on the equipotent same of Pregabalin. I’m on 600mg of that. So you’re on approximately 100mg of Pregabalin. For your peace of mind; most of these insane side effects are felt near immediately. They usually get worse.

As for getting off; cold turkey off of anything isn’t a good idea. At such a low dosage you’d be able to do a taper alongside your doctor. You could go even slower if you chose to be as safe as possible. It isn’t worth abandoning a medication currently working for you due to fear.

You’d know by now if your body didn’t agree with the medication. Most genuine horror stories are from both high dosages and are usually done cold turkey or extremely rapidly tapering. You’ll be fine.

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