Question 1

can you tell me how can they fix a c7 t1 herniated disc pinching a c8 nerve root, lots of pain in hands and arms?

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Yes: Three possibilities , one is anterior neck fusion, second is an artificial disk replacement , third is a posterior discectomy.  All outpatient surgeries.  The best procedure for you is dependent on the cause and the ability of the surgeon.

Question 2

what does nerve pain feel like?

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Neuralgia: Pain from an injured or abnormally functioning nerve is often deep and aching, throbbing, jabbing, sometimes like a shock, stinging or burning or a sense of tightness, like there the area involved is tight or too big.

Question 3

any cases of amytriptlene helping with nerve pain?

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Might work: Amitryptyline is a rather old drug, but years ago was used for trigeminal neuralgia, migraine headache, shingles, etc.  Likely would help modestly, but has substantial anti-cholinergic side effects, and newer agents such as Lyrica (pregabalin) seem better tolerated and more efficacious.

Question 4

what kind of dr. takes care of sciated nerve pain?

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There are many: Generally it is good to start with your primary care physician who may evaluate the signs and symptoms and determine if indeed it is sciatica or something more serious. The pcp may initiate medications and physical therapy. They may also start the imaging process with  MRI scans. If there is a herniated disc or stenosis they may refer you to a spine specialist (orthopedic or neurosurgery).

Question 5

is codeine good for nerve pain ?

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Not my first choice: Would not normally use codeine for any reason clinically other than for recalcitrant cough.  Opioids for nerve pain not the best approach, but drug Nucynta is approved for diabetic nerve pain.  Prefer gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, or even Savella (milnacipran).

Question 6

is tramacet good for nerve pain ?

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See your doctor: Tramacet contains two active ingredients, paracetamol and tramadol, which are both painkillers and directed for acute pain, up to 3 month. the nerve pain is a chronic pain and different medications are prescribed for managing chronic pain.
Rec. see your PCP for medication adjustment or specialist referral.

Question 7

how do i treat nerve pain in my head?

Accepted Answer

See your pcp: Head aches can be caused by a lot more than nerve pain. True nerve pain is called trigeminal neuralgia and it lancinates across the face. Medications such as tegretol can be used and occ. Surgery.

Question 8

what can cause nerve pain in the ruq ?

Accepted Answer

Ruq: You may have gallbladder disease. Check with your doctor.

Question 9

does diebet nerve pain mean amputation?

Accepted Answer

No: Amputation is for vascular insufficiency not neuropathic pain.

Question 10

what can be done for siactic nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Butt cushion: The sciatic nerve goes through a notch in the buttocks region and back of thigh.  Cushioning this area helps.  For persistent neuritic pain agents like Gabapentin can help.

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