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我常常将疼痛的乳霜丢弃，因为我的慢性疼痛太轻便了。我错了。
欢迎回到“生活的痛苦！”这个月的主题是一个敏感的主题：局部。
Today, there are a lot more options than the Bengay and IcyHot of my youth. I don’t leave the house without at least one topical treatment in my bag (and on my skin).
许多内容通过利用薄荷醇和樟脑这样的富噬菌体，刺激皮肤中的感觉受体，并且可能阻止疼痛感。
Basically, you feel the more neutral sensation of cold or hot instead of pain. These ingredients, combined with the physical act of rubbing them in, also help to放松肌肉and increase circulation to the affected area.
我曾经驳回止痛面霜太轻便了chronic pain。我错了。
虽然他们无法修复疼痛，但他们是管理它的重要组成部分。没有成瘾的风险，大多数人都是经济实惠的，他们走得很好。
请允许我向您介绍我的一些最爱：
万金油
At any given moment, I have 2 to 5 jars of Tiger Balm within my reach. Tiger Balm is simple, effective, and cheap.
It’s my gold standard for topical joint pain relief. The relief lasts for hours. I use this most on my knees, wrists, and back.
Scent:STRONG. Clove, peppermint, camphor. Too intense for some.
缺点：The menthol may make your body feel cold, especially if used on a large area.
专家提示：The original orange version will stain. The white ointment will not. It’s cheaper to买5than buying individually.
Mary’s Medicinals CBD Muscle Freeze
这CBD-infused product是一种豪华的款待。它的凝胶状质地吸收得很好CBD may help reduce inflammation。
我喜欢它muscle strains，特别是在我的脖子和肩膀上。
Scent:强的。薄薄的。类似于蒸发瓶。
缺点：昂贵的。儿童防护挤压瓶伤害了我的手腕。
专家提示：If cannabis is legal in your state, search for Mary’s这里。否则，订购具有合法的版本，大麻派生的CBD这里。
沙龙蛋白补丁
这is cheap and easy pain relief on the fly.
These discreet patches are easily stashed in the smallest of bags, last for hours, and won’t be detected by others unless they’re actually sniffing your skin.
Scent:最小的。薄荷醇y。对他人来说并不明显。
缺点：如果没有策略性应用，可以轻松脱落。
专家提示：Doesn’t stick great on joints as it can inhibit movement and easily fall off. Stick to back and muscle pain!
Mary’s Medicinals 1:1 CBD:THC Patch
Another pain relief treat from Mary’s is this scentless patch which sticks to your skin for up to 12 hours, releasing a small, steady stream of CBD and THC.
它有助于将边缘脱落到严重的痛苦日，而不会蒙上阴影。
Scent:没有！
缺点：Only available where cannabis is legal.Find a store here.
专家提示：使用椰子油去除;它像胶水一样粘在一起！
仅提供仅在大麻的选择存储。
伏特凝胶（仅限RX）
这是一个类似于布洛芬的局部NSAID。它可以减少炎症并在小关节上效果最佳。
Scent:温和的。闻起来有点药用和病态。气味不会徘徊。
缺点：您必须在使用此凝胶时监控您的NSAID使用。向您的医生或友好的当地药剂师提供帮助！
专家提示：Works best on joints with little padding, like wrists.
Cost varies based on insurance or copay. Ask about a cheaper通用的可用的！
Lidoderm lidocaine斑块（仅限Rx）
Ah, how I love my Lidoderm patches! Unfortunately, they’re only covered for a few specific diagnoses (eds.is not one of them).
他们是一个150美元的盒子 - 这是令人骚扰的 - 所以我囤积它们，只用它们来极度疼痛和急性伤害。向您的医生询问处方，并询问您的药剂师或保险公司的价格。
Scent:没有。
缺点：Prescription needed and is only covered by insurance for a few specific diagnoses.
专家提示：Works best on large areas, like the back or hips. Doesn’t stick well to joints like knees and ankles.
Cost varies based on insurance or copay.
Before you hurry off to give these a whirl, there are a few important tips to keep in mind:
快速局部提示
- 任何的不适用ese on broken skin, burns, or rashes.
- Check ingredients if you have allergies.
- 首次使用产品时始终进行补丁测试。
- Many of these contain menthol, clove, and other potential irritants. Wash your hands after applying and be careful when touching your eyes and other mucous membranes.
- Use amakeup spatula刮掉最后一次下降。
那里有这么多选择疼痛管理。这list represents only a snapshot of what’s available!
一如既往地，与您的护理团队交谈可以帮助您确定最适合您的策略。
I hope you’ll try these topical treatments the next time you have a flare. And remember:老虎甘蓝- 它不仅仅是老虎了。
Ash Fisher is a writer and comedian living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. When she’s not having a wobbly-baby-deer-day, she’s hiking with her corgi Vincent. She lives in Oakland. Learn more about her atashfisherhaha.com.。