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reg

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nerve problems continued?????
« on: July 28, 2010, 07:26:12 pm »
does anyone have nerve damage as a result of surgery?  my left side extremities feel like they are sunburned (thats the closest thing i can equate the feeling too)my an side which is my right feels swollen all the time and it is very annoying (feeling of anesthesia) constantly.  going for a nerve conduction test in near furture when im scheduled currently on cymbalta and nortriptaline for nerve pain i dont think its working its been over three years if anyone have any suggestions for me they would be greatly appreciated  sorry i havent posted in a while
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Jim Scott

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Re: nerve problems continued?????
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2010, 02:16:33 pm »
Reg ~

Welcome back - but I'm sorry to learn that you're still experiencing unpleasant sensations that may be related to the AN surgery.  Unfortunately, nerve damage related to AN surgery - present even years later - is not unknown.  However, the upcoming tests should help locate the actual source of the problem so that it can be properly addressed.   

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cin605

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Re: nerve problems continued?????
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2010, 04:25:05 pm »
Have you tried Neurontin??Seems to be lessoning my head spasms...but pain and inflamation has its days. ::)
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dalern

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Re: nerve problems continued?????
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2010, 08:24:05 pm »
Cin beat me to the punch.  Neurontin (or generic Gabepentin) may work well for you.  Ask your doctor about that.  Sorry to hear you have had so much trouble.
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