Question 1

does nerve pain ever go away?

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Can: Depends on the etiology of the nerve pain.  If the nerve was injured by compression and the compression resolves, then most likely it will resolve. Same with most infectious causes of nerve pain.  If it is from trauma, it may resolve but can take an extended amount of time.

Question 2

can you tell me the medical term for nerve pain?

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There are several: When it is due to a nerve coming from the spine, it is called radiculopathy or radiculitis. The nerves in the arms and legs (and trunk) can have a condition, peripheral neuropathy (many causes, including diabetes). Some nerves can have neuropathy or neuritis from pressure, trauma or inflammation ("-itis" means inflammation).

Question 3

what are the common medical conditions that cause nerve pain/damage?

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Causes of nerve pain: There are a multitude medical conditions that can result in nerve damage/nerve pain. Shingles can result in nerve pain and sometimes in permanent neuralgia. Alcohol abuse can result in some cases in peripheral neuropathies. Spinal conditions can also result in these symptoms as can MS. There are also idiopathic causes of peripheral neuropathies. Also physical trauma can result in nerve .

Question 4

what can help with the pain from diabetic nerve pain?

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Control your diabetes: If your diabetes is under control, i would recommend seeing a neurologist. There're certain medications that may help, Lyrica (pregabalin) neurontin. These medications may help you.

Question 5

i got nerve pain after having sinusitis......is this normal?

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Need more info: I'm not sure what you mean by "nerve pain". I need more information about what you were actually experiencing to know if it is normal.

Question 6

can there be something you can do to relieve sciatica nerve pain?

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Pain relief: Acupuncture is often quite helpful for sciatica. First check with your physician to determine if there is a correctable cause for the sciatica.

Question 7

can horizant extended release be used for neuralgia or nerve pain?

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Trigeminal neuralgia: It is prescribed for trigeminal neuralgis, shingles pain and other pain too but is primarily for restless leg syndrome. Discuss this and all meds prescribed w/ the Dr who gives it to you. Full instructions incl what to expect, do's and don'ts, alternatives, pros and cons. Call now. Best!

Question 8

what is the most effective medicines for fibromyalgia or nerve pain?

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Good medicines for..: Few anti epileptic medications like for example Lyrica, (pregabalin) gabapentin, tegretol have been used with success for fibromyalgia.  Tricyclic and other antidepressants like amytriptiline, Cymbalta can help with symptoms as well. In some people antiinflamtory meds and muscle relaxants can also provide relief. However, the mainstay of treatment is regular aerobic exercise at least 3-4 times a week.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of stroke? could this be related to nerve pain/damage in any way?

Accepted Answer

Five early signs: Stroke is a medical emergency. Recognizing and responding immediately to the signs of stroke by calling 9-1-1 can significantly improve survival and recovery. 1.Weakness-sudden loss of strength, numbness in the face arm or leg 2. Speech changes- difficulty speaking or understanding. 3. Visual changes, 4. Headache-sudden severe, unusual, 5. Dizziness- loss of balance.

Question 10

what type of nerve pain/sciatica would si dysfuncation cause? if it's inflamed would it irrate the sciatica nerve?

Accepted Answer

SI joint disorder: It usually causes low back pain , pain in the hip joint area and back of the thigh. Pain is like sciatica but it is a referred type of pain not caused by direct compression of the sciatic nerve.

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