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Old 01-31-2007, 03:13 PM
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My MP is a result of a lower back injury, possibly causing a nerve impingement somewhere between the lower spine and the Pelvic Girdle area. Local pain blocks directly in the pelvic girdle (with 8 inch needles *yuch*) proved to be an excellent method to stop pain in the leg, however only lasts about 2-4 hours for each treatment.

I have seen a Plastic Surgeon, as they are the specialists that deal with any type of "Nerve repair/surgury" upon recommendation of my Neurologist. Currently, I am under the care of a anestheseologist at a Pain Clinic at our local University Hospital. He is responsible for maintaining contact with me and programming which combination of drugs is the best for combatting the pain that I am in. I also see a psychologist to work on methods to control, manage and work thru pain breakthroughs and constant background pain.

Unfortunately, all in all, my GP appears to have the final word on my daily care, and does not always agree with the specialists at the Pain Clinic, having twice veto'ed their recommendations for various drug therapies.

Hope this gives you an idea which doctors I have seen.
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I've had MP since spring 1997, but was misdiagnosed as a psychological problem until seeing a Neurologist who properly diagnosed the condition. Until last year, was on 2400Mg Gabapentin (Neurontin) per day, with a side dish of Effexor and and Risperdal to round up my daily intake. Strong Pain Attacks has resulted in severe Reflux and lower trach muscle herniation. I am now taking Lyrica at a much lower dose than the Gabapentin, however still have no pain control over "breakthroughs".
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