Pregabalin for radiculopathy
Common Questions and Answers about Pregabalin for radiculopathy
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This is true of gabapentin and pregabalin which were originally invented for seizures. Pregabalin is similar to gabapentin but has less side effects and often people who can not tolerate gabapentin benefit from pregabalin. However it is more expensive.
The same is true for medications such as amitryptiline, which was originally used for depression but is now a mainstay of treatment for neuropathic pain. However, it has several side effects and may not be used in patients with heart problems.
Currently, the 2 most effective medications for peripheral neuropathy that we have available are gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica). The latter is a newer drug and is more expensive than the first. I generally tend to start with gabapentin and will switch to pregabalin if the gabapentin isn't doing the trick. The mediactions may not take away all of your symptoms, although ideally, they will dampen them considerably.
I just wanted to post some additional info for anyone who has read my question. I recently saw a neurologist who ordered an EMG. For a diagnosis, the wrote neuropathy vs radiculopathy. I didnt get the written report of the results. But from what the doctor who performed the emg said. I have axonal neuropathy in my feet. He found radiculopathy in my arms which he knew would be there since I had the neck surgery. He also found radiculopathy in the lumbar area.
I have recently started taking pregabalin for GAD and I can honestly tell that it is a miracle drug for me. It has been a week now since I have started taking 50mg pragabalin after meal. All of my GAD symptoms have gone. I don't feel severe anxiety, constant restlessness (akathesia), social anxiety, muscle tension, depression, panic attack e.t.c. Before that I was taking Zoloft, Paxil, Wellbutrin for sexual side effects, Inderrall for heart palpitation and muscle relaxants everyday.
Also my problem is mainly GAD and mild depression has come with it. Currenlty, I am taking pregabalin for GAD. Wonder drug for me. I am little concerned with it side effects such as infertility and birth defects. Apart from that I am very happy with this med.
Other drugs like gabapentin, pregabalin, amitryptline, carbamazepine are also effective and are relatively safe as compared to nortryptline.
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Regimen for traumatic trigeminal nerve injury:
Nutritional supplements:
VitaminB1,B6,B12, folic acid,and omega3 fatty acid.you can take more than recommended dose.
Medications:
Amitriptyline/nortriptyline,gabapentin/pregabalin,minocycline, and dexamethathone.
Seeing a neurologist or Orofacial pain specialist who is familiar with management of nerve injury is advised.
Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for pregabalin in animal studies, decide whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Pediatric Use
The safety and efficacy of pregabalin in pediatric patients have not been established.
i've had Keinbocks Disease for over 10 years now, have had 4 operations each one worse than the last but nothing seems to be working. I've been taking TRAMADOL and PREGABALIN for about 4 years now but the pain is getting worse and meds aren't controlling it.Does anyone know of a medication or procedure for this disease that actually works!
For about a week I've had slight tingling and numbness in my right thumb and right arm after about 2 days of mild pain in my right shoulder blade. Throughout this time I've also had mild pain in my neck. Also when my arm hangs straight down that's when the tingling and numbness is most present in my arm and thumb. I still have full control of my arm and hand but the tingling numbness is both annoying and troubling.
what is effectivity of high power laser therapy in radiculopathy and neuro musculoskeletal pain
The only anti anxiety medication iv been on is pregabalin,was on it for over a year but it didnt really agree with me.im currently taking fluxoteine 20mg x 2 a day and cinerazine.Im looking for a anti anxiety drug to help stop this dizziness that iv had for over 2 years,im not looking for a "fix" but something to help me while i battle this anxiety and agoraphobia.Have you ever been on buspar?
I have been in pain management for 7 years and the pain is persistent and I have radiculopathy and spondylitheisis, a doctor put cadaver bones in the anterior portion of my spine when I had a work related fracture of the body of L3, the anterior portion is just hanging in there all a big scarred mess. There is no fixing I have been told.
I have been taking Lyrica for over 15 years. It helped with chronic and diabetic nerve pain. I have gone from 500 a day down to 200 a day. I cannot sleep at night, gained weight and have severe itching and may have suicide ideology. If there is another drug you can take, take it.
Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with a doctor.
Without the ability to examine you and obtain a history, I can not tell you what the exact cause of the symptoms is. However I will try to provide you with some useful information.
Your symptoms could be muscular, but given the electric sensations, a nerve problem is a possibility as well. One possibility that comes to mind is a radiculopathy.
I suffered a discetomy/laminectomy 20 years ago for a severe L5-S1 herniation. A rather successful operation until now as I've been suffering for leg pain for several months. With the aid of a MRI and an electromiography my neurosurgeon considers it a case of late post-op lumbar fibrosis with a severe radiculopathy from the S1 nerve root. I'm on conservative treatment. (Lyrica150mg/day, Ibuprofen 1200mg/day).
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