Namenda for sensory pain relief
 

I went to see a pain doc per my neuros request. He wanted me to up the Lyrica, start Lexapro. Then when I was stabilized start Namenda.

As it was explained to me (and I recall) Namenda is a med for early altzheimers (sp?) patients. It effects a certain chemical in the brain. The pain doc has some MS patients that have found 80% relief.

That sounds really wonderful. Most days, just a 10% reduction would make life easier.

My questions, has anyone heard of this? tried it? Any other comments are welcome.

Thanks in advance.:)

so it's for pain like the pricklys in your legs and feet and all other neuropathy pain? Some of my worst has been the bursts of electricity in my feet but that is pretty much controlled with my Elavil.

No, my hand pain is painful to touch with fingertips (inside all hand) overly sensitive to touch. They fall asleep, heavyness and tightness in each finger. Pinky down palm to wrist too. Also, a feeling of a wire connecting each finger near the nail to the next. A feeling that hands are in a different position then they are. They are also very hot. I find if I can run cold water over them until it hurts, I will change the pattern of pain and they are easier to control for a bit. Never long enough and not all faucets can get water cold enough.