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Hi Alfred,
I have used Arnica gel topically which helps, but that isn't a strong pain killer. It does help me when I have aching tendons and ligaments in my ankle. I am still recovering from a bad ankle fracture a couple years ago with a dislocation and a sprain, so when I overdo, I get in pain and I use the Arnica. Have you tried anything like that? perhaps Voltaren topically which is over the counter for arthritis pain? I know burning nerve pain is worse. You have to find a position to rest that lessens the pain. Could your pain doctor prescribe a pain patch to place on your skin?

Have you tried sleeping sitting up? I like to pile up pillows on the couch so I'm not laying flat, but on an angle like a recliner. Often spine surgery patients say sleeping in a recliner where you can adjust the chair helps get them through recovery.

I don't know what your future is, but you have to believe you WILL get better. Keep hope in your heart. Keeping hope alive helps in recovery after surgery. It takes a lot of patience to get through this and time. You don't have an opinion from a specialist right now on what could be done for you, and you need that knowledge in order to move forward. I hope your injection brings some relief soon.

Jennifer