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I've lost my left arm in accident.and suffer with chronic pain due t the nerve ends.whats best pain killer to take?
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Several options: Several different options. You should talk with your doctor about taking either Neurontin or Lyrica (pregabalin) along with an ssri such as cymbalta. These medications work on reducing nerve pain. This would be a good starting point but there are many other options.
Answered 10/4/2016
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