SUFFERING FROM SEVERE NERVE PAIN

[Clinton1]

Hi my name is clinton raubenheimer

I was in a bike accident over 2 rs ago and i suffer from a brachial plexis injury where i have lost the use of my right arm, i now since the accident have been in severe pain.I use neurontin (3.6g) per
day and I have not had much relief.I then had a spinal cord stimulater inserted and i still did not
get any relief.Running out of options i went for a morphine block that to did not work.I have severe
burning sensations and feelings that my hand is getting crushed or that my finger nails are going to
burst.The pain becomes unbearable and I am looking for any way to seek relief any suggestions or
experiences will be appriciated

[Godofredo MD]

Hi.

Have you undergone physical therapy? Physiotherapy is an essential part of treatment and would include range of motion activities and strengthening exercises.

Has your doctor suggested surgery? In those with brachial plexus injury where adequate function is not recovered within several months, surgery may be required. Ideally, surgery should be done not later than a year after injury as the treatment options are more limited beyond this.

Treatment can be done microsurgically and is targeted at improving brachial plexus function. Surgical techniques include neurolysis, nerve grafting, nerve transfer, free muscle transfer, tendon transfer and joint fusion.

You should talk about this with your doctor to determine if you are a candidate for surgery.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.