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Transdermal Nerve Cream anyone?

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Hotmess45
Hotmess45

Hi there,

I am approaching 8 weeks out from ORIF surgery for a broken fibula and torn tendons. My Dr called my injury "ballerina toes" ugh. Anyways, I just started partial weight bearing this week. Lots of swelling as to be expected however I have not regained feeling in my last 3 toes of my left foot since before surgery. My Dr has prescribed a transdermal compound nerve cream to rub on my foot. Has anyone had any luck with this? Now if only I could rub something on this depression lol. ....

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    Guest Hotmess45

    Posted

    My doc gave prescribed diclofenac sodium topical gel. It's supposed to take the place of ibuprofen, but is messy, smelly, and stings. It's for inflamation.

  • Guest
    Guest Hotmess45

    Posted

    I like your sense of humor and I have to say, I read someone here got a prescription for topical cannabis. I say yes! My doc gave prescribed diclofenac sodium topical gel. It's supposed to take the place of ibuprofen, but is messy, smelly, and stings. It's for inflammation. 

    • Hotmess45
      Hotmess45 Guest

      Posted

      I would try the topical cannabis but I don't want to gain anymore weight lolsmile I checked the cream I have and it does have diclofenac along with gabbapentin...toes still numb but hopefully they'll come around. Thanks julie3591

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      Guest Hotmess45

      Posted

      Well good to hear it. I have lots of time strategize here, so anything that helps, right?
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