Q: what is the best way to decrease nerve pain while it is happening?

Cool it down: The sensation of pain is more or less a chemical reaction. If you apply cool compresses it slows pain impulses &amp; can help.If you apply heat it intensifies them. This is often a good initial treatment until an oral medication can take effect.

Q: is codeine good for nerve pain ?

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).

Q: is tramacet good for nerve pain ?

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 1

what is the recovery time for supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve injury ?

Accepted Answer

: nerve injuries heal depending on the nature and degree of the injury. It could be from six months to a year.

Question 2

can supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve damage heal itself without treatment or medication?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, improvement could indeed occur, but depends upon mechanism of damage and extent of injury.  Assuming the nerve is anatomically intact with myelin coverings solely a problem, the time is about 3-4 weeks, but axonal damage recovers at 0.1mm daily, so this could take months.  No known medication enhances nerve regrowth.

Question 3

supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve damage causes unpleasant scalp sensation, will that heal too without treatment ?

Accepted Answer

: Most injuries to supraorbital nerves are ameliorated by spontaneous regeneration, with restoration of sensory function,  and a distinct minority  have partial or fail to have complete restoration .

Question 4

how do i soothe raw nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain: Nerve pain is understood but what is "raw"? Does that mean bad or something else? Nerve pain is best treated with anticonvulsants, tricyclics, snris, local anesthetics (topically or orally administered), sleep enhancers, various electrical modalities, moderate (or mild) exercise. Opioids should be introduced only after other treatment fail or are insufficient.

Question 5

in what way can i handle my nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Treat the source: Find the source and treat that if you can identify it.  If it is not fixable or treatable then there are medications that can reduce the pain associated with nerve pain.  Discuss with your doc.

Question 6

can there be an alternitive medicine for nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Whatever works: Some people have reported improvement from acupuncture and othe modalities  including chiropractic   my philosophy is use whatever works.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Nerve: Nerve pain is pain caused by nerve irritation, frequently intense, severe and unremitting and not dependent upon positon or mechanical change it is hard to relieve with standard pain medications < it can involve a peripheral nerve or a central nerve at the spinal cord . It usually does not mean pain from the brain itself but inthe spinal cord or the peripheral nerve sustem.

Question 8

what is the best way to decrease nerve pain while it is happening?

Accepted Answer

Cool it down: The sensation of pain is more or less a chemical reaction. If you apply cool compresses it slows pain impulses &amp; can help.If you apply heat it intensifies them. This is often a good initial treatment until an oral medication can take effect.

Question 9

is codeine good for nerve pain ?

Accepted Answer

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 10

is tramacet good for nerve pain ?

Accepted Answer

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.

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In what way can i handle my nerve pain?

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What is the best way to decrease nerve pain while it is happening?

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