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Seem to have compressed nerve in lower abdomen after c sec. feel pulling sensation. can nerve medicines and anti depressants help or surgery required.

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Dr. Joel See answered

Can try meds: Can try neuropathic pain meds (seizure meds or anti-depressants). Local steroid injection may help, but need to have someone skilled to do it with ultrasound guidance.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/27/2017

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A member asked:

Seem to have compressed nerve in lower abdomen after c sec. feel pulling sensation. can nerve medicines and anti depressants help or surgery required.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel See answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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