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zoe71021
zoe71021

I have been suffering what the docs think is nerve pain in my arms,chest back and neck also my jaw i was originally taking amitriptyline but swapped to pregabalin as i felt amitriptyline wasnt working but iv been taking pregabalin for 7 weeks now with no benefits so im thinking of switching back to amitriptyline because i dont think i gave the amitriptyline a fair trial i dont think i was on it long enough or give enough time to find the right dose. Would like to know peoples thoughts on this.

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  • Yorkyrebel
    Yorkyrebel zoe71021

    Posted

    After 3 surgeries on my foot in the last 2 years I am still experiencing pain.  Went to Dr 3 weeks ago and he ordered a bone scan.  Last week, back to Dr and he tells me no broken bones.  Thinks it is a nerve.  Was told he could surgically remove the affected nerve(s) which would make parts of my foot numb, or I could just learn to live with the pain.  Great, huh?
    • zoe71021
      zoe71021 Yorkyrebel

      Posted

      Wow what great options you have NOT. well i cross my fingers for you that whatever you decide to do helps you although after 3 surgeries already im sure your pretty sceptical.
  • Yorkyrebel
    Yorkyrebel zoe71021

    Posted

    Exactly, I've very skeptical of anyone who wants to operate on that foot again.  I keep on keeping on.  Don't know what else to do!  Thank you for crossing your fingers.
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