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What else apart from lyrica (pregabalin) can help with nerve pain after vats surgery?
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Vats : The addition of a NSAID and/or a mild pain medication like tramadol . If something stronger is needed then Nucynta (tapentadol) may be a good choice.
Answered 9/28/2016
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See below: There are several agents that can help with nerve pain-cymbalta, neuron tin, tegretol, topical anesthetics and other topical creams.
Answered 5/17/2016
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