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Originally Posted by Colin Street
For me the increase in pain seems to be a response to muscular movement, which is, after all, controlled by nerves. Hence the lowest level of pain in the morning, and increase throughout the day. My surgeon hinted at this and I have since found that when the pain is worst, I can get some relief by minimising movement for an hour or so. But generally, just have to get on with it!
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Ironic I could see this question today of all days. I FINALLY saw a PN specialist today who ordered a bunch more lab work. His technician
also redid the NCV as my local neurologist couldnt get results because I
have very mild ankle edema. This technician had NO problem. Of course my EMG/NCV really didnt show anythng so will see what the lab work and the skin biospy will show. ANYHOW, back to the topic...I specifically asked him why I have increased sensitivity/pain as the day goes on and by night I am usually really miserable. When things are really bad I have to take an Ambien or I would be unable to sleep. Anyhow, his answer was at night less is going on and our brains are not on other things. I dont buy this at all because it happens before bedtime when I am just as mentally active as in the morning.
The cortisol theory is interesting. I will have to investigate this more. So far the labs he ordered are pretty much in line with LizaJane...so he seems pretty up to date on things as in comparison to my local neuro.