Suggest Remedies For Phantom Pain Post A Limb Amputation In A Diabetic
Drugs are to be tried first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Phantom pain due to limbs amputated is a challenging issue regarding to it's treatment.
Possible treatment ways include:
- drugs (antidepressants such Amitriptyline, antiseizure drugs such Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Carbamazepine, narcotics such Codeine, etc.)
- Transcutaneous nerve stimulation
- Acupuncture
- Nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation
- Surgery ( deep brain stimulation )
Drug treatment and noninvasive techniques are to be tried first to treat phantom pain, if these fail to improve it, invasive techniques such nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, etc. are considered.
Please discuss with your husband's Doctor about these issues.
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Take care.