Neuropathic Pain in upper midriff area
Is there anyone out there who has been diagnosed with neuropathic pain? If so, in what part of the body do you experience this pain and what treatment are you given? Mine is in the high central area of my midriff. The pain worsens toward evening and is treated with Bentyl. I've also met one woman who has this type of pain in the jaw area/ My gastroenterologist tells me very little is known about it. I also have a seizure disorder. I would appreciate hearing from anyone out there who has this disorder. Carol94
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Thank you for the information. I will ask my neurologist about changing the meds off of Fentanyl. There has to be something out there that will work better for me.
Agree with @johnwburns. AS an elderly person, I probably have a decrease in B12 absorption, and when I mentioned I had mild peripheral neuropathy symptoms, my internost obtained a serum B12 level---and it was decreased (I'm 84). I started on sublingual B12 and in a very short time the level was back to normal. Fortunately B12 has no side-effects and is completely safe at almost any dose. And it is stored in the liver; so it may take a while for a deficiency to show up (say, after becoming a vegan, as I did for nearly a year when I was 75). As a gastroenterologist, I am also aware of the many GI causes of B12 deficiency; so the advice to get an evaluation is sound. BTW, the mild peripheral neuropathy (mild numbness in parts of the feet) is still there, but I take the b12 anyway....
Sounds like a happy ending. Good to hear.
Thank you so much for your considerate and detailed reply. I, too, have found stress feeding the pain. I retired, took up meditation, and joined a support group. I have had many lifestyle changes as well. The unusual aspect of my condition is that it did not follow a surgery. Years ago it felt like a gnawing sensation and gradually, over years, became a very severe pain. I am on an antispasmodic drug (Bentyl), Ativan at bedtime and an occasional Vicodin. I have to be very strict in my regimen of medication times and what I eat, when I eat, and how much I eat. I was curious as to how my case compared with others as I know no one here who has this pain. There are some commonalities with your condition. I appreciate your taking the time to write.
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Hi everyone. Haven't been on for a while, I would like to bring you up to date on what is happening in my life. I did have an appointment with the neologist. He made appointments with a pain doctor and an orthopedic doctor. I saw the nurse physician assistant, we didn't click. 1st she talked so fast that I couldn't keep up with her. Then she looked at my medication allergies. & said 'well if you aren't willing to try some of these, then there is nothing I can do' I told her that if I use a zofran suppository before the pain meds. then I can take them. She said she didn't use suppositories just the pill. She put me on traMADol HC 50mg. If I take a whole one, it puts me to sleep, and I can't wake up, so I cut it in half. I still sleep to much with it. I am suppose to see the Doctor next time in November.....?
I saw the Orthopedic yesterday for my hip. I had a x-ray. He has ordered a aspiration to see if there is a infection and a bonescan. He said I also had a pelvic fracture. He understood that I hurt and wanted to find out why! So....I will see.