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Old 03-05-2015, 11:32 AM
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You cannot use the medicated compounded creams all over your body-- you are correct in that.

Typically doctors give gabapentin or Lyrica for this type of thing.

But you need to calm down too... as anxiety fuels the sensations.

Try soaking in an epsom salt bath... this provides magnesium systemically absorbed and relaxes as well. The magnesium will block some of the pain receptors. Don't over do it, and DO NOT use hot water. If you are using a hot tub, heating pad or steam room, stop it...heat makes the nerves more active.
Use about 6oz of epsom in a bathtub of luke warm water...soak for at least 20minutes to a 1/2 hr.
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