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Can Gabapentin Be Taken For A Fractured Wrist While Experiencing Nerve Pain?
Question: I fractured my wrist. its healing well,however I'm told I'm at risk for rsd I'm suffering constantly with the nerve pain and am flexability restricted. It was suggested to me to try gabapentin what do you think
Brief Answer:
Gabapentin can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The nerve pain that you are having can be related to a local swelling in the area. Gabapentin will help in reducing the nerve related pain. Taking methylcobalamin supplements will also help. You also need to continue with physical therapy to regain the full flexibility.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Gabapentin can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The nerve pain that you are having can be related to a local swelling in the area. Gabapentin will help in reducing the nerve related pain. Taking methylcobalamin supplements will also help. You also need to continue with physical therapy to regain the full flexibility.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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