I've recently developed nerve pain in my hand, which is causing me much grief. My palm, thumb and first 2 fingers are affected, so it’s the median nerve, like carpal tunnel syndrome.
It’s bearable during the day, just numbness and pins & needles, but the pain ramps up in the evenings, peaking from midnight until about 2am - the pain is like a burning sensation, very sensitive skin, with throbbing thrown in for good measure 😣 I have no movement in the hand or arm, nor will it stay palm side up. I usually wear a splint in bed but left it off last night to see if it made any difference, it didn't.
If anyone has nerve pain anywhere on the body, what meds, lotions or potions do you take? I can’t take the usual suspects, Gabapentin or Pregabalin, because my breathing is too poor, and Amitriptyline takes a few weeks to kick in - I’m hoping it’s a short-term problem 🤞
Any help gratefully accepted!
Love Ellie.
It’s bearable during the day, just numbness and pins & needles, but the pain ramps up in the evenings, peaking from midnight until about 2am - the pain is like a burning sensation, very sensitive skin, with throbbing thrown in for good measure 😣 I have no movement in the hand or arm, nor will it stay palm side up. I usually wear a splint in bed but left it off last night to see if it made any difference, it didn't.
If anyone has nerve pain anywhere on the body, what meds, lotions or potions do you take? I can’t take the usual suspects, Gabapentin or Pregabalin, because my breathing is too poor, and Amitriptyline takes a few weeks to kick in - I’m hoping it’s a short-term problem 🤞
Any help gratefully accepted!
Love Ellie.
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