Been a while since I signed in. I may have posted couple months ago that after my doc upped my Tegretol for the second time.. I started have these nasty tremors inside as if I was going through withdraws from something.. I just stopped the Tegretol. I started having episodes shortly after that. then they started me on Neurontin which I started out with 3 twice a day.. then 4 3 times as day when I got up to 5 my drowsiness got so bad. they wanted me to do 6 3 times a day. My last refill was for 360 pills. The reason why this is a problem is. I started back to college last monday doing 4 classes this semester. I am still going to therapy twice a week from having my second shoulder surgery in the past 15 months.. and I am suppose to have my 4th back surgery this summer.. My neurosurgeon is suppose to send me for an injection that will go right into the Trigenimal nerve.. but I don't know if that will even work. I have insurance.. but I am a client of the Department of Rehabilitation and I am thankful because they take care of all my copays. but since I am recovering from a second shoulder surgery and I do have a back surgery some what scheduled. my councilor is in no hurry to send me to different neurologist to get a new opinion.. don't get me wrong.. I am not complaining,, just wish I could find some help with this.
Do you want to try more meds or do you want an MVD.? 1 day in ICU , 1 day in regular room…then two weeks or more in bed. But you have to get theeeee best
Tn neurosurgeon or it’s a crap shoot… But I guess since kinda busy getting surgeries, , you might try another med …or combo…or plus lidocaine till you can clear for an MVD…I’m not sure about doing that injection…please ask about that on here…specifically…
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Sorry I’m tired and cramming all this, trying to help!
Hi Kc.. I am on hydrocodone for my post shoulder and back pain..my pain management doc is wanting to do this injection. I am not sure if she's trying to get another check from my insurance company or if it will really help. I really would like a MVD. but it will need to wait until May. I think at this point I need to find something for my Trigenimal and Glossopharyngeal before I have this back surgery. I started school because I have had 5 years of dealing with these medical issues that I am bored out of my mind. I will try a post on the injection and see if anyone else has had and help.. Thanks Kc...