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Does anyone suffer nerve pain? I have severe nerve damage pain in my lower back and pelvic area. I am going to a highly recommended pain doctor on Nov. 29... if I live that long! The pain can be so unbearable at times.. I currently only have Lyrica, Tramadol and Ibuprofen... to take the edge off the pain. I take more than prescribed to.. I have to..
What I wondered is if anyone has a similiar problem and what drugs... injections ... etc I should be requesting. What works for you? Any advice so appreciated. Thanks!
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I take Lyrica for nerve pain. It seems to help, but I just lowered my dosage and I am suffering now. 350mg was to high so now I take 225 mg now and I am waiting to see what happens. I cheat too. I have mine with Rum sometimes. It hurts so bad and know one understands. I try not to have the Rum, but no one cares and the pain is so bad. Good Luck
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I take 600 mg of Lyrica daily now.. the max daily dosage, though sometimes I take more. More is bad for the liver... but what can I do when I am in so much pain. I think I am going to start drinking vodka again with my meds... it really helped in the past. I am being weaned off Lyrica and it is being replaced with it's parent drug, Neurotin. We will see how long that helps.
Rocky7
Rocky7
oh boy do i know the pain you are feeling.they have now put me on morphine due to nerve pain.it is addictive and i am monitored weekly to make sure i only take the doseage given ,but it is helping!!good luck ,most of the pain drs have caused more pain not eased it!!!!!good luck with yours!!!sharon xx
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Sounds like you need a long acting time released medication. Why do you suffer nerve pain? Failed back, herniated disc? Might help to find the right med or treatment options.

Ouch
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I'm on neurontin for pain from fibromyalgia. It's a drug that was made for nerve pain from shingles, etc.

If you're looking for something new, you might ask your doctor about it. It's in generic form and in the lower Tier (least expensive) on my insurance plan.
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Nerve pain is my middle name. Sorry you are having to deal with it. I am on Lyrica, but not as large of a dosage as you. I have been getting steroid injections in my neck and lower back. I have severe nerve damage from stenosis, and two back surgeries. The injections worked wonders. Have you tired those yet?
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I too suffer with nerve pain and currently I`am taking Tramadol along with Topomax. My pc doctor and I are starting to increase my topomax dosage to around 200mg a day. I understand that is the recommended amount for nerve pain. The only problem is I just found out as of the first of the year I will no longer have any help with the cost of prescription drugs and to afford the Topomax will be next to impossible without help. Probably about $500 a month for that dosage. Help!
Guess I`ll have to find another drug.
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I tried lyrica, but it did nothing for the pain or depression. I gained 30 pounds in 3 weeks, so needless to say I went off that. Now I take topomax 200 mg a day. I still have burning in my feet and hands and it hurts to walk, but it's managable the majority of the time. For pain duragesic patch, soma, and valium. It's taken 4 years to get the right combination. The patch has saved my stomach and the soma/valium keep my muscles from spasming(?) too much.
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Ive been using marijuana has less side effects than other drugs/ medication and helps me relax I know its illegal but I dont care if it works I will use it
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I have tried everything, the latest they have me on is Valium 650mg and Vicodin 600mg...It works for about 15-20 mins and thats it. Just enough time for me to get comfortable in bed. I have started the steroid shots again, they did work alittle. Good lUck and keep us informed on how you are doing!
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I can feel all of you my DR. gives me cymbalta for anxiety and jiont pain,try the fentanyl patch i wear 100mg for 72hrs works real good
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hi, i have nerve pain too. except i cant take medication because it hurts my stomach. so i use alternative methods like ice packs, physical therapy, and grit and bear it. i really like the ice pack for the nerve pain because it numbs my back and not feeling is wonderful! have you gone to physical therapy? it might help, i love my therapist. have you had an MRI done ... im getting one eventually, but i know it will help the doctors figure out what exactly is going on. i hope your pain gets better.
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