Hello Everyone - It's been awhile since I posted anything, and thought that maybe someone can add some input/different view to my scenario. Long story short, June 2010 fell and lacerated the palm of my right hand. Surgeon repaired it and have had very little numbing on index/long finger for 5 1/2 years. Jan of this year index, long finger pain has increased greatly, and scar on palm is very sensitive(see pic attached). Was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but have very little wrist pain and not all fingers and thumb affected. Anyway, not wanting to get surgery for CTS because I really believe the pain is from the scar and possibly pinching the median nerve, I begun a search to hopefully reduce this pain.

Current med is 300 mg Gabapentin daily, every other day take 2 Gabapentin. If pain becomes to unbearable I will take 50 mg Tramadol, and if having anxiety will take Diazapam. I just started Cymbalta last Fri, and by the third day (yesterday) the side effects were too much for me and doctor said to stop taking Cymbalta.

So my questions are many, but first, does anyone have any input on Lyrica, and/or other medicines/supplements? Or maybe, breaking up a Scar with ultrasoud, or possibly getting the Carpal Tunnel Surgery and see if that resolves the palm and finger pain.

You input is appreciated.

Respectfully Submitted,

Bob

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