Anyone know what meds to take for nerve pain after a stroke from your shoulders down to your fingers

[jk9761]

Anyone know what meds to take for nerve pain after a stroke from your shoulders down to your fingers

 

[locked*n*loaded]

Isn't Gabapentin prescribed for nerve pain? Well, I know it is. Not sure about your type of nerve pain. Doc prescribed it to me for nerve pain after having shingle. Didn't do anything for me. Made me dizzy and I had to stop it after a couple days. YMMV

 

[Wannagonow]

I take Lyrica (pregabalin) because I have permanent nerve damage following surgery. It is very similar to gabapentin, but is a controlled substance (schedule V). It is not a narcotic. I find it mildly helpful and I take a middle of the road dose.

 

[Dizzylady80]

Here ya go! https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/drugs-that-relieve-nerve-pain there's also anesthetics and analgesics, like you could get a nerve block in your spine or nerve. I've found that anticonvulsants are the most effective medications for me. Stretches help too. I also suffer from nerve pain and it's hell, I'm sorry you're going through something similar

 

[Mofreeko]

Have you spoken to a doctor?

 

[Wannagonow]

Here ya go! https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/drugs-that-relieve-nerve-pain there's also anesthetics and analgesics, like you could get a nerve block in your spine or nerve. I've found that anticonvulsants are the most effective medications for me. Stretches help too. I also suffer from nerve pain and it's hell, I'm sorry you're going through something similar

Yes! You're right. I forgot I get an injection in my wrist that's a nerve block every 2-3 months. Huge improvement. Hoping not to need them soon.

 

[jk9761]

thanks a lot everyone , i had a stroke nov 21 in thailand . dec 17 still waking up with pain like muscle ache

Have you spoken to a doctor?

i will go monday again

 

[Seekingawayout]

I use gabapentin for my nerve pain. It helps, but only enough to help me sleep.

 

[jk9761]

thanks

 

[WhiteRabbit]

Pregablin (Lyrica) and Amitriptyline are commonly prescribed for nerve pain.

 

[jk9761]

thanks

 

[Jadzia]

Please don't take pregbalin/lyrica. It's an evil drug. There are support groups for it. I'm speaking from a terrifying, traumatising experience that's left me with long term nerve damage.

Do lots of research if you are considering it and join the support groups to see what others are going through

 

[jk9761]

ok , thanks.

 

[Dizzylady80]

Please don't take pregbalin/lyrica. It's an evil drug. There are support groups for it. I'm speaking from a terrifying, traumatising experience that's left me with long term nerve damage.

Do lots of research if you are considering it and join the support groups to see what others are going through

Lyrica and lidocaine are the only things that help with my nerve pain

 

[jk9761]

I use gabapentin for my nerve pain. It helps, but only enough to help me sleep.

thanks
do i need a prescription for any of these drugs or can i just order online . Anyone know a good source online ?

 

[Per Ardua Ad Astra]

Please don't take pregbalin/lyrica. It's an evil drug. There are support groups for it. I'm speaking from a terrifying, traumatising experience that's left me with long term nerve damage.

Do lots of research if you are considering it and join the support groups to see what others are going through

Me too

+ irreversible tissue , vascular, lymphatic damage/ loss / horrific disabilities

Didn't want Lyrica — but Doctors insisted "off-label" reason

Sorry OP , et al — not meant to scare

just my Genetic /
Meds interactions / Medical negligence experience

Please double-check "drug insert"— ask Pharmacists , etc

PS: Very sorry about your stroke — hope you find right med for you

 

[theboy]

Morphine

 

[jk9761]

thanks yall

 

[jessisme]

Anyone know what meds to take for nerve pain after a stroke from your shoulders down to your fingers

Wouldn't this be something to discuss with your doctor?

 

[RaspberriesLL]

Please don't take pregbalin/lyrica. It's an evil drug. There are support groups for it. I'm speaking from a terrifying, traumatising experience that's left me with long term nerve damage.

Do lots of research if you are considering it and join the support groups to see what others are going through

I take gabapentin for nerve pain from debilitating back issues and also a second type of neuropathy that developed after a surgery. It seems fairly benign, but admittedly doctors don't know much about how it works. I would love to hear about your experience if you are willing to share.