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Suggest Treatment For Right Side Body Pain Despite Taking Pregabalin

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Posted on Tue, 20 Dec 2016
Question: Hi, Yes please. My sister-in-law had a very severe stroke some years ago and up until recently nothing has relieved her horrible pain now the right side of her body. She has central nerve damage in her brain as a result of the stroke. About 2 weeks ago she was put on Pregabilin 25 mg. 2 tabs. in the morning and 1 tab. in the evening. After an initial reaction of nausea and sickness she persisted and in the last few days the pain has subsided. Today the pain is back in full force and it is Sunday and we cannot as her Gpbut he did mention that he could increase the dose if the pain returns. Could this safely be done today withoout reference to her GP?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be increased to 100 mg a day.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The pain that she has is a neural pain. She is taking 75 mg already in a day. The dose can be increased to 100 mg if the pain is severe. She can take 2 tablets in the morning and 2 at night.
Do consult her physician for a proper evaluation. Increase the fluid intake and see if it helps.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (8 minutes later)
Thank you so much for your advice. I have passed this information on to XXXXXXX my sister-in-law and advised her to take 2 x 25 mg. Pregabilin tonight to see if that helps and then we will talk to her GP tomorrow who may well suggest a further increase. Thank you again. XXXXXXX XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hope that helps.

Detailed Answer:
I am happy I could help.
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Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Right Side Body Pain Despite Taking Pregabalin

Brief Answer: Can be increased to 100 mg a day. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The pain that she has is a neural pain. She is taking 75 mg already in a day. The dose can be increased to 100 mg if the pain is severe. She can take 2 tablets in the morning and 2 at night. Do consult her physician for a proper evaluation. Increase the fluid intake and see if it helps. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal