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Recently diagnosed tactile hyperesthesia by gp. also told rare in cases at my age. where do i go from here for relief? hugs cause intense pain.

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See details: First of all, i would see a neurologist for a 2nd opinion. Medications such as Gabapentin or Lyrica (pregabalin) may help.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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