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How Can Chronic Pain From Post-polio Syndrome Be Treated?

I am currently experiencing major chronic pain from post-polio syndrome. Due to left side polio effects, my right side has done all the work. My right hip is extremely painful. My lower lumbar region is also extremely painful. I am 72 yrs, polio when I was 3. What should I address first?
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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VARIOUS TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR COMFORT OF TREATMENT AND FOLLOWUP WITH CONCERNED DOCTOR
physical therapy
,
nerve blocks,

biofeedback/relaxation training,
massage,


hypnosis

counseling or psychotherapy

mexiletine

gabapentin (Neurontin)

tricyclic antidepressants

narcotics or opioids

acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen, diazepam (Valium)

carbamazepine (Tegretol), baclofen

transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation units

anticonvulsants

chiropractic adjustments

heat

ice

strengthening exercises, or
range of motion exercises)
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How Can Chronic Pain From Post-polio Syndrome Be Treated?

VARIOUS TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR COMFORT OF TREATMENT AND FOLLOWUP WITH CONCERNED DOCTOR physical therapy , nerve blocks, biofeedback/relaxation training, massage, hypnosis counseling or psychotherapy mexiletine gabapentin (Neurontin) tricyclic antidepressants narcotics or opioids acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen, diazepam (Valium) carbamazepine (Tegretol), baclofen transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation units anticonvulsants chiropractic adjustments heat ice strengthening exercises, or range of motion exercises)