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Suffering From Long Term Pain In Appendix Stitches Operated 15 Yrs Back. Suggestions ?

I am at present suffering from long term pain in my appendix stitches which has been operated 15 yrs back.Last yr i had severe muscle injury while doin yoga my shoulder to back muscle was injured and was on bed rest for 6 mnths now i am almost recovered but pain in my stitches are same.My local doc said its band on my stitches.what does it mean and please suggest me what is the best way out.
Fri, 7 Jun 2013
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Hi, sometimes during surgery, some of the minor nerves are cut that can lead on to kind of continuous burning tingling pain.If it is like that , you can consult a physician and gabapentin helps in this kind of neural pain
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Suffering From Long Term Pain In Appendix Stitches Operated 15 Yrs Back. Suggestions ?

Hi, sometimes during surgery, some of the minor nerves are cut that can lead on to kind of continuous burning tingling pain.If it is like that , you can consult a physician and gabapentin helps in this kind of neural pain