Anybody have intercostal nerve damage (neuropathy)?

Posted by johnt54 @johnt54, Nov 6, 2025

Intercostal nerve damage following VATS pore than one year ago. Includes transverse abdominis muscle atrophy and a pseudohernia. Surgeon and hospital system basically abandoned me with the thought that it will heal on its own…or it won’t. Limited PT to core strengthening. Denies that this would be causing any digestive issues for me.

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carolynhughes75 | @carolynhughes75 | Nov 16, 2025

Can you tell me the ingredients in your transdermal cream? How well does it work ?

johnt54 | @johnt54 | Nov 17, 2025

In reply to @carolynhughes75 "Can you tell me the ingredients in your transdermal cream? How well does it work ?" + (show)

@carolynhughes75
Doxepin HCL, Amantadine HCL, Dextromethorphan HBR, Lidocaine

It seems to work well for me.

sudie46 | @sudie46 | Nov 17, 2025

In reply to @johnt54 "@sudie46 DMSO can be used for a number is ailments. Here is one article on lung..." + (show)

@johnt54 thank you, veryinteresting

sudie46 | @sudie46 | Nov 17, 2025

In reply to @johnt54 "@sudie46 im trying to avoid medication if at all possible. I do have a topical prescription..." + (show)

@johnt54 whats the name of the topical?

johnt54 | @johnt54 | Nov 17, 2025

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@sudie46
https://transdermalinc.com/

carolynhughes75 | @carolynhughes75 | Nov 18, 2025

In reply to @johnt54 "@carolynhughes75 My neurologist prescribed a compounded transdermal medication from this company. https://transdermalinc.com/ My neuropathy is from..." + (show)

@johnt54
Thanks for this information. What is the name of your cream, so I can pass this information along to my doctor ?

carolynhughes75 | @carolynhughes75 | Nov 18, 2025

In reply to @johnt54 "@carolynhughes75 Doxepin HCL, Amantadine HCL, Dextromethorphan HBR, Lidocaine It seems to work well for me." + (show)

@johnt54
Thanks a bunch for this information. I have asked my PCP to prescribe this for me. I forgot to ask if insurance covers any of the cost and how expensive is the cream? I sure hope it helps. Best wishes to you.
Carolyn Hughes

johnt54 | @johnt54 | Nov 18, 2025

In reply to @carolynhughes75 "@johnt54 Thanks a bunch for this information. I have asked my PCP to prescribe this for..." + (show)

@carolynhughes75 At first my insurance wouldn't cover the exact compound that was prescribed but worked with the compounder and the Dr to tweak the formula so that it was covered. I pay $18 per script.