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How Can My Father Get Relief From The Pain In The Stroke Affected Side?

My father is 78 years old.He had unstable angina and was put on anti platelet drug.He suffered a stroke about seven years back but recovered.Presently he suffers from unbearable pai on the affected side.He takes Flavedon MR and Losartan and deriphylline.Kindly suggest how he can get releif from pain?
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
His pain is mostly due to neuritic and neuropathic pain.
It is common in stroke patients. It is actually due to regeneration of nerves in paralyzed parts of body. It is positive sign for recovery.
His pain will improve with pregabalin or gabapentin.
Both are having excellent effect in neuritic pain.
Vitamin b 12, folic acid and pyridoxine supplements along with pregabalin are also beneficial.
So consult doctor and discuss about starting these drugs.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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How Can My Father Get Relief From The Pain In The Stroke Affected Side?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. His pain is mostly due to neuritic and neuropathic pain. It is common in stroke patients. It is actually due to regeneration of nerves in paralyzed parts of body. It is positive sign for recovery. His pain will improve with pregabalin or gabapentin. Both are having excellent effect in neuritic pain. Vitamin b 12, folic acid and pyridoxine supplements along with pregabalin are also beneficial. So consult doctor and discuss about starting these drugs. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.