Pudendal Nerve Entrapment/Neuropathy/Damage

Posted by mandiPNE @mandee, Oct 5, 2018

Hello from a new member. Am wondering if anyone suffers from the monster Pudendal Nerve Entrapment/Neuropathy/Damage? I do. And I'm very alone in it. It is a very uncommon condition, and because of its personal nature, one that many people may not be comfortable opening up about. There seems to be a more vocal/visible presence of patients in the US, AUS and France. I hope, I need, I want - for it be made more aware of here in Canada. If there is any one who suffers from it, or who thinks they might, please feel free to open up about it. Please join me in advocating for ourselves in this horrible condition.

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What dosage of Topamax do you take? How long have you been taking it? Any side effects? Thanks

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Last June I had a lamenectomy in my L5 disc due to a stubborn staff infection. I have been dealing with intense back pain from that. In the last few weeks I have started having pain in my tailbone and pelvic region. It has increased in intensity really fast. I have had to up my gabapentin (which gives very little relief but it's all I have.) I have alot of anxiety that there is very little the doctors can do about. When I have reported my back pain to them they say "they are very sorry". Not very reassuring! I'm going to a pain clinic tomorrow and I hope they can offer some help.

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That sounds very difficult. I know what you mean re meds that don't help much. I take that one too.

Stronger meds are worrisome though it does cross my mind. I wonder if your getting any tests for inflammation? Spreading pain is sometimes because of that. Pelvic, groin area pain is no picnic either. I feel for ya.

How'd the pain clinic appointment go?

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What dosage of Topamax do you take? How long have you been taking it? Any side effects? Thanks

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Sorry I cannot remember the dosage - it was years ago. I do know that I had to stop it in 2 weeks because the side effects were brutal. Luckily, my pudendal nerve damage was helped in that 2 weeks.

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