Chronic pain Support - Neuropathic pain increasing over time

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Neuropathic pain increasing over time

Gixxer

2006-02-23, 11:47 am

Hi

I had a motorcycle accident which left me with nerve damage in the right
leg, among other things. After I got out of hospital I had a small tingling
of neuropathic pain in my right leg, but the pain was so mild I didn't need
medication for it. Over time the pain worsened and I went from needing no
drugs to taking a couple of Paradex and then on upwards to now where I use
Fentanyl Patches and Oxynorm and this still does calm the pain. One pain doc
I spoke to said it was quite normal for neuropathic pain to increase in
intensity for a few years after the accident but that I was now at a point
where the pain level should have plateau'ed, this was about 5 years and many
drugs ago. What I really want to know is how long is the pain likely to
continue increasing or is it likely to be a permanent thing . So far it has
been 10 years since the accident and the pain still worsens, this worsening
is not immediately noticeable but I realize that over time I'm have more bad
days and I'm using more drugs than before. Any thoughts on this would be
appreciated, and sorry and the long windedness of this.

.........Gixxer.

Juba

2006-02-23, 11:47 am

"Gixxer" <gixxer@NOSPAMexact.co.nz> wrote in message
news:kkXJf.151288$vH5.1278829@news.xtra.co.nz
> Hi
>
> I had a motorcycle accident which left me with nerve damage in the
> right leg, among other things. After I got out of hospital I had a
> small tingling of neuropathic pain in my right leg, but the pain was
> so mild I didn't need medication for it. Over time the pain worsened
> and I went from needing no drugs to taking a couple of Paradex and
> then on upwards to now where I use Fentanyl Patches and Oxynorm and
> this still does calm the pain. One pain doc I spoke to said it was
> quite normal for neuropathic pain to increase in intensity for a few
> years after the accident but that I was now at a point where the pain
> level should have plateau'ed, this was about 5 years and many drugs
> ago. What I really want to know is how long is the pain likely to
> continue increasing or is it likely to be a permanent thing . So far
> it has been 10 years since the accident and the pain still worsens,
> this worsening is not immediately noticeable but I realize that over
> time I'm have more bad days and I'm using more drugs than before. Any
> thoughts on this would be appreciated, and sorry and the long
> windedness of this.
> ........Gixxer.

Everyone's situation is different, so there's really no way to predict
your future. About the only thing I can offer you is advice not to not
rely on pain meds alone. Physical therapy and light exercise may be very
helpful.
--
Juba
www.masterjuba.com

Achilles

2006-02-23, 11:47 am

"Juba" <juba@XmasterjubaX.com> wrote in message
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> "Gixxer" <gixxer@NOSPAMexact.co.nz> wrote in message
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....ask your Doc if you may have RSD . Also read up
on morphine induced pain .

Achilles

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>
> Everyone's situation is different, so there's really no way to predict
> your future. About the only thing I can offer you is advice not to not
> rely on pain meds alone. Physical therapy and light exercise may be very
> helpful.
> --
> Juba
> www.masterjuba.com
>
>

Garry Cyr

2006-02-23, 11:47 am

Hello Gixxer:

There is no definitive answer to your question of "how long you have to endure the pain" that you now go through, nor is there an answer to the question "is this going to get any worse"?

One thing is for sure, you have the power to control the strength of the pain. It is said in just about every book and web site that exercise and diet can control some of the pain. Attitude has a lot to do with it as well. A well-rounded diet, mixed with exercise and a happier attitude can reduce the intensity of the pain. As for exercise, I find that aqua fit and equine therapy helps me a lot. Aqua fit can be found at just about every public pool. This forms a boundary around you and allows you to exercise without risk. Equine therapy can be found through the local horse association. This form of therapy gives you the ability to gain strength and get some of your balance back

Have you thought about Physiotherapy on your leg?

As far as med's go, I am now on 30mg of morphine in am and pm and 150 mg of Lyrica in am and again in pm. My pain is about 60% controlled. I also use Aqua Fit and Equine Therapy.

I hope this help you.

Garry

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"Gixxer" <gixxer@NOSPAMexact.co.nz> wrote in message news:kkXJf.151288$vH5.1278829@news.xtra.co.nz...
> Hi
>
> I had a motorcycle accident which left me with nerve damage in the right
> leg, among other things. After I got out of hospital I had a small tingling
> of neuropathic pain in my right leg, but the pain was so mild I didn't need
> medication for it. Over time the pain worsened and I went from needing no
> drugs to taking a couple of Paradex and then on upwards to now where I use
> Fentanyl Patches and Oxynorm and this still does calm the pain. One pain doc
> I spoke to said it was quite normal for neuropathic pain to increase in
> intensity for a few years after the accident but that I was now at a point
> where the pain level should have plateau'ed, this was about 5 years and many
> drugs ago. What I really want to know is how long is the pain likely to
> continue increasing or is it likely to be a permanent thing . So far it has
> been 10 years since the accident and the pain still worsens, this worsening
> is not immediately noticeable but I realize that over time I'm have more bad
> days and I'm using more drugs than before. Any thoughts on this would be
> appreciated, and sorry and the long windedness of this.
>
> ........Gixxer.
>
>
>
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