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But, for neuropathies, the anti-seizure meds are what they use as a first line med for the controlling of neuropathic pain. So, I think I'll be OK with that. I have multi-health issues going on all the time. I have been under the care of shrinks for the last 8 years now. I have DX's for BP, OCB, GAD and ADD. It would appear that having worked 25 straight years of teaching elementary PE, plus my age (51) plus TONS of medical records on MANY conditions . . . Yeah. I feel a little better now. The KU doc is young and very inconsistent. I like him but . . .
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Originally Posted by Hopeless
Echoes made me think about another point.
Echoes is right, many neuropathies are not treated with analgesics but with anti-seizure meds.
They will also look at your medications. If someone claims extreme pain but are not taking any type of medication for pain, that is a flag.
I can not tolerate oral pain meds. I have to use pain patches, otherwise, I get terrible nausea.
I made sure I stated that so there would be no questioning about why I was not taking any oral pain meds. My medication list was long but none were analgesic oral meds. I made sure my patches were listed.
Not everyone sees a pain mgt. doc, but if your claim is based upon PAIN due to a condition, having a pain mgt. doc would be a plus in my opinion.
I would probably have self amputated my leg had it not been for my pain mgt. doc.
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