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Suggest Treatment For Nerve Pain In The Neck
Question: Ihqave nerve pain from a botched neck operation. AlsoHot and cold sensations constantly-m I cannot walk and am bawsicly an invalid.
No one seems to be able - any suggestions? XXXX
Operation was done 5 years ago. Have. slowly gonna down hill until I am now in
a wheel chair and have pain in neck at point5 of operation. Numbnes and neurapaty
throughout my body. operation was to correct fusing of 3rd and 4th vertebra in neck.
Have seen 5 difrfernt5 doctors and nothig has helped. I do not like taking opines or
antidepressants. XXXXXXX XXXX
No one seems to be able - any suggestions? XXXX
Operation was done 5 years ago. Have. slowly gonna down hill until I am now in
a wheel chair and have pain in neck at point5 of operation. Numbnes and neurapaty
throughout my body. operation was to correct fusing of 3rd and 4th vertebra in neck.
Have seen 5 difrfernt5 doctors and nothig has helped. I do not like taking opines or
antidepressants. XXXXXXX XXXX
Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy is the best alternative to pain killers
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. It seems that after your intervention you were left with nerve damage or a pinched nerve causing you to be in constant pain.
I can understand why you do not wish to be on opiates and antidepressants anymore. These drugs are rife with side effects.
The best option I can recommend is physiotherapy and acupuncture. Electrotherapy and manual therapy are both very effective pain management methods, but they do require consistency and a little bit of patience.
Acupuncture is known to give immediate pain relief so I highly recommend it.
You may also consider occasional pain management with non opioid pain killers such as Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen but again, these drugs are not recommended for chronic use.
Depending on where you live, medical marijuana could also be an option.
Ultimately, a corrective intervention could also be an option to be discussed with your doctor based on your medical history and clinical details.
I hope this helps. If you have further questions I'd be happy to help.
Wishing you good health and all the best
Physiotherapy is the best alternative to pain killers
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. It seems that after your intervention you were left with nerve damage or a pinched nerve causing you to be in constant pain.
I can understand why you do not wish to be on opiates and antidepressants anymore. These drugs are rife with side effects.
The best option I can recommend is physiotherapy and acupuncture. Electrotherapy and manual therapy are both very effective pain management methods, but they do require consistency and a little bit of patience.
Acupuncture is known to give immediate pain relief so I highly recommend it.
You may also consider occasional pain management with non opioid pain killers such as Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen but again, these drugs are not recommended for chronic use.
Depending on where you live, medical marijuana could also be an option.
Ultimately, a corrective intervention could also be an option to be discussed with your doctor based on your medical history and clinical details.
I hope this helps. If you have further questions I'd be happy to help.
Wishing you good health and all the best
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