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Originally Posted by Susanne C.
I know not many of us have CMT here, but this would probably apply to any advanced case of small fiber neuropathy. I have been having a very stressful few weeks as my daughter is having serious pregnancy complications and we are her primary caregivers, her husband has to work and she has a toddler. With all the commotion I have forgotten my base pain meds a few times, I am on MS Contin 30 mg x 3. The pain if I forget the afternoon one is very bad by the evening, and unlike the generalized leg pain I always have, this is most prevalent in my knees and thighs up to the hips.
My skin biopsy at Johns Hopkins in 2011 showed no nerve fibers at ankle, few above knee, and breaking down at hip. If the primary pain has moved from feet and ankles to thighs as the nerves continue to deteriorate, what happens when it gets to the hips as it has- the numbness has progressed this far? Does anyone have experience or knowledge of what happens next? I definitely have some uncomfortable symptoms of tightness in the chest and muscle spasms, with loss of sensation from the waist down. I was given Baclofen for the muscle spasms and chest "hugs" but it isn't really helping. The Valium worked better, but is not a good idea for long term use and I am not going to get well.
I would be grateful for any input. Thanks.
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Just a little info about Valium. When I had my L4-5 fusion about 7 1/2 years ago, while in the hospital, was given Vallium to take with the Percocet. Was told the Valium helps Percocet give more relief. Had several other spine issues, as well as eventually PN. Have been under the care of a Pain Management doctor. Have been prescribed Oxycontin, Percocet, and still on the Valium.
I have been taking 5mg's Valium 2 to 2/12 a day for years. An addtional benefit I didn't realize would take place was the relief I received from the terrible muscle spasm on the left side of neck. shoulder to the shoulder blade which I had for years. I Had been unable to sleep on my left side for several years. Since taking the Valium, these spasms have greatly decreased and have been able to sleep on left side. Had been unable to lay on my back so had been sleeping on right side for years. I really started having a lot of right hip pain because of this. Vallium, as with most of these meds are addictive. Helping to relieve pain has caused many of us to be dependent on meds. I am greatful for the relief I have gottin from Valium and have no regrets.
Gerry