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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Glossophyrangeal Neuralgia
I have a glossophyrangeal neuralgia that has broken through the Neurontin/gabapentin mask. I can not seem to get it back under the medicinal mask and the pain is excruciating. Are there any new medications that will expedite a recovery from the pain. I was taking Norco but stopped and went through withdrawal so I prefer not to use another addictive drug. This is the first time I have tried this and did not realize that there is charge. I can not believe that I took the time to type all of this information and was duped into thinking that I was going to get a free on line answer regarding the medicine or any new procedures to relieve the pain. boo hoo I think we should be warned up front that there is a charge for the service.
Fri, 3 Jun 2016
Hello,
I can understand your concern. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a nerve problem that has to be controlled with painkillers as that is the only effective management of pain instead of invasive treatment.
As you do not want to go for the medicines, you can go to a neurologist or pain management clinic. They can give you an injection of alcohol in nerve that will keep you free of pain for few months. They can also suggest you other options that can be effective to you for long-term pain free episodes.
I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I can understand your concern. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a nerve problem that has to be controlled with painkillers as that is the only effective management of pain instead of invasive treatment.
As you do not want to go for the medicines, you can go to a neurologist or pain management clinic. They can give you an injection of alcohol in nerve that will keep you free of pain for few months. They can also suggest you other options that can be effective to you for long-term pain free episodes.
I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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