It is my granddaughter that has Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia ( she has had decompression surgery ) but some symptoms have returned as well as new issues.
I use only over-the-counter pain meds and I have come tyo a point where I am usually okay with these weaker drugs. I rather live with most pain and feel in control of my body.
Deep breathing. Seriously. It can be easy to become frustraited when symptoms start popping up. If I focus on the symptoms, it exasperates them. Deep, calming breathes help enough to get me through the moment.