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Anybody have intercostal nerve damage (neuropathy)?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 24, 2025 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I also have intercostal nerve damage and a condition called Post-thoracotomy Pain Syndrome. I developed this as a complication of a thoracotomy type surgery I had 24 years ago. The pain is so bad that I had to take a complete disability. This pain controls my entire life. I really hope your intercostal pain isn't as bad as mine and that you find relief.
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@carolynhughes75
So sorry to hear that. Mine has only been 13 months and I am having difficulty dealing with it emotionally. Mine is probably not as severe. O can get by with one Tylenol every 6 hours, but I also have the complications that come with it, like the muscle atrophy and psuedohernia along with muscle tightening accross my jest that effects my breathing. I continue to search for something that might help, but haven't found much yet.