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If i had nerve damage what would the treatment be?

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Pain management: Nerve damage implies permanent damage so medications that help nerve pain are recommeded. Post herpetic neuralgia (due to shingles) is a classic example of nerve pain which responds to Lyrica (pregabalin) or gabapentin. Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. Elavil & others) have be used for years to treat 'nerve pain' nerve blocks (injections) also are helpful.Surgery may help if the 'damage' is not yet permanent.

Answered 10/13/2015

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Meds: Nerve pain medications in three main classes. 1. Calcium channel modulators auch as Gabapentin or pregabalin. 2. Serotonin/norepi reuptake inhibitors such as cymbalta, effexor, desipramine, nortriptylene. 3. Sodium channel blockers such as tegretol, trileptal, keppra, (levetiracetam) lamictal.

Answered 6/25/2014

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