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May 25, 2024
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Members shared a wide range of treatments that have helped their severe nerve pain, with Lyrica and Neurontin (gabapentin) being the most... Read more

Members shared a wide range of treatments that have helped their severe nerve pain, with Lyrica and Neurontin (gabapentin) being the most frequently mentioned medications, though several noted that individual responses vary greatly and some experienced reactions or needed adjustments to find the right dose. Many community members described finding relief through interventional approaches including cortisone injections into specific pain points, spinal cord stimulators for radiculopathy and sciatica, and implanted pain pumps, with one member using a pain pump successfully for 29 years. A recurring theme was the trial-and-error nature of pain management, the importance of working closely with specialists to explore different options when one approach fails, and the frustration many feel navigating high medication doses and their cognitive side effects while seeking adequate relief.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Dalaudid helped me. I had an implanted pain pump for 29 yrs

May 27, 2024
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

It really depends on what kind of nerve pain you're talking about.

For neuropathy either Lyrica® or Neurontin®. Which one often depends on the person. Either is also used for fibromyalgia pain.

For radiculopathy or sciatica, surgery or a spinal cord stimulator works for me.
Actually, surgery was ruled out for me right away. Other problems than the pinched nerve & herniated disc made my risk far too great for an operation (in 2006). Extreme amounts of Neurontin were prescribed, but I was so sensitive to aggravating the nerve I ended up wheelchair bound until my first successful Spinal Cord Stimulator in 2016. With PT I was able to walk up to ½ mile each day with a Rollator for balance (0% small fiber nerves from ankles down). I used a much lower dose of Neurontin just for the Neuropathy pain.

Hope the broader scope of nerve pain types is helpful in getting the relief you need.
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May 26, 2024
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I take L-theanine for mine, in addition to Lyrica. 200-300mg at night makes a world of difference!

May 25, 2024 (edited)
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I haven't seen a doctor for some time now and I've had an operation in my lower lumbar but, my question is do you take the insurance Maryland Medicaid program thank you

May 25, 2024
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I "climbed" the WHO pain ladder as recommended by my neurologist for my chemo induced peripheral neuropathy and found that only Percocet worked for me...45mg/day. Not pain free but at least I can sleep better. We pain patients are being persecuted due to a hysteria created by PROP and one Dr. Kolodny...go ahead...look it up for yourself. It's unconscionable!

July 2, 2024

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