I have had this for almost 10 years, I manage it with narcotics and pain patches and neurontin (1,200 mg three times a day)
I would be interested in anyone who has this or has any information to share Mine is in my ribcage and pressure helps so I often wear a back brace (although I have NO backtrouble!!) Riding is about the worst on it, but any overwork or lifting at all increases it alot. Its better in the morning usually and worse at night. I have had a all the tests, nothing shows up I have had my galbladder, apendix and an exploratory done.
2007-03-12 12:24:37 · 8 answers · asked by Lezleykay 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I work at a chronic pain clinic that deals with cases like yours everyday. We take a multidisciplinary approach to dealing with it which includes Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Therapists, Psychologists and Nurses. It is usually not possible to totally eliminate the pain, but it is possible to lessen it and improve functioning with it. However, without knowing a bit more about your history it is difficult to offer advice. You can take a look at our clinics website or drop me an email if you have questions.
Off hand though it sounds like you might be an advocate for a nerve root block, which can selectively limit pain with a site specific injection.
2007-03-15 12:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by skruffy_mutt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neurontin, proper name gabapentin, is a drug commonly used for neuropathic pain. You mention no others. Carbamazepine and amitriptylline are probably the next 2 drugs to be used in this way. There are many others including other anticonvulsants. If things are not going well I am sure your GP would consider a change in prescription.
2007-03-12 14:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-30 17:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may do well to look at a book called "Explain Pain" by David Butler. Butler is a physical therapist from Austrailia, and he does a good job of explaining in simple language how your brain percieves pain and adapts to it. This may be helpful in dealing with your symptoms.
If the pressure on your trunk helps, there may be a skeletal component to your problem. If you have not been worked up by a first rate PT, I'd do that also.
Go to APTA.org, click on "find a PT", and search your home area.
Good luck!
2007-03-12 19:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by Jason W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my understanding of neuropathic pain, is that it only effects the extremities ie feet and hands - but may spread from those points ?
are you sure your pain is neuropathic ?
are you overweight ?
sorry this is a bit vague - but this is what i would ask
good luck and take care
2007-03-12 12:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried Lyrica? It's something like Neurontin but newer and better at controlling neuropathy. It works for diabetics and those who have chronic nerve pain, like from surgery (anytime you cut the nerves this can happen) or Shingles. Have you looked at the clinical trials that are going on for nerve pain/neuropathy? Check out the clinical trials.gov webiste for it:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/search;jsessionid=926DF303B9C5CED2710BA101DC0FDF18?term=nerve+pain
Good luck.
2007-03-12 12:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.
2016-05-16 23:41:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Pregabalin (Lyrica) or Cymbalta (forgot the generic term). Newer drugs for chronic neoropathies.
2007-03-15 04:23:15 · answer #8 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doc for some Lyrica!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-03-12 12:47:55 · answer #9 · answered by VICTORIA L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋