Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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JohnK 01/05/2008

I have constant sunburn. It's a burning sensation in both my hands and one leg. The cause was a herniated disc that compressed the spinal cord at the C 5-6 level. I had the surgery back in 2001 and the surgery was very well done but the damage was done. I've tryed neurontin, laser light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, etc... Can anyone offer any suggestions? The best I can do is put an ice pack in my pants pocket to ease the sunburn in the leg.
Thanks...

deleted_user 01/05/2008

I'm sorry that you're suffering with something that sounds painful and annoying. I have never had this condition, although I have fibro and rheumatoid vasculitis which causes my skin to hurt all over. I'm on Lyrica because neurontin didn't work for me. I guess Lyrica is just a newer version of the same type of med as neurontin. It doesn't totally take the pain away, but it's not as bad. I can at least have clothes on without crying in pain.

The only thing I can think of, other than switching to Lyrica, is maybe using a peppermint foot lotion to soothe the burning feeling on your skin. I use one on my feet when they get really hot, and they do work for a while.

I hope this will be of some help to you.

deleted_user 01/06/2008

have u tried real time imaging. its physcio using an ultrasound. it teaches u how to move without all the pain

deleted_user 01/06/2008

I too have the sunburn feeling in my right thigh. Sometimes at night it makes it very hard to sleep. I will try the peppermint lotion as suggested. I would also love any other advice.

deleted_user 01/06/2008

I have that burning pain in my shoulders and down to mid back. Very uncomfortable have it in hands too. nerve pain. I am on neutron 1200 mg but still its there. marilyn

deleted_user 01/06/2008

Try Lidoderm patches, they calm the fire on my feet and ankles, help a lot! You'll need a script.

deleted_user 01/06/2008

Check out this website and see if this describes what you might be feeling
http://www.rsds.org/index2.html

deleted_user 01/06/2008

Sorry I meant to add more.Darn laptop,has a mind of its own.I agree the Lidocaine patches might help if its more topical,not so much if it is deep within. I have similar feelings in my left leg after my back surgery.I hope you can find relief for it soon.
Deb

deleted_user 01/06/2008

I'm with Deb115, it sounds as if it could be Reflex Symapthetic Dystrophy caused by the surgery and or initial injury to your spine. You need to find a good pain specialist in your area who can evaluate you and treat you for whatever he/she decides is your condition. I have RSD and also a problem in my left hip down my front of the tigh and get injections for it to ease the burn and it really does work. I also had the nerve burned about 18 months ago but it regenerated. It was immediate relief! The procedure was terrible, but I'm about to do it again as the shots are not working long enough. Good luck and keep us up to date as to what you find out.

JohnK 01/08/2008

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE RESPONSE. I've seen many doctors over the years but none too recently. Thanks for some new suggestions...

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