Posted by bigbertha on January 12, 2000, at 17:31:29
In reply to Re: pain -neuropathy, posted by Plum on January 12, 2000, at 16:23:31
Hi Plum - just a couple of thoughts
1. Beta blockers are NOTORIOUS for precipitating
or exacerbating depression. I think they affect
GABA (gamma amino-something, it's one of them
brain chems that influence serotonin). So if you
were blasted with this stuff, it may have shoved
you into that ol' pit.2. Remember, pain meds (especially opiates), may
require titrating. I remember the first couple
of weeks on Effexor, as RoseanneRoseannnaDanna (if you're
old enough to remember the original Sat. Night LIve),
would say:"I thought I wuz gonna die..." - from
nausea. But tiny dosing increments helped alot.
Also, I've read that topical creams (for arthritis) containing
capsaicin (red hot chili peppers!) have been used
successfully in some cases. Apparently they work
by super-stimulation of the nerve endings in the
skin, thereby exhausting the pain-producing elements.
Zovarix (sp?) is one brand.3. Is there a medical/university center within a
reasonable distance? Your doc could get rid of you
(just kidding!) and you might receive more effective
treatment. Are you feeling well enough to research
online sites, especially places like NIH, Stanford,
etc. If not, let me help.4. I know you're worried about working, but if you
have a true disability, you can apply for Social
Security. This would of course be a last resort
scenario, but it is a possibility.Hang in there, Plum.
bb
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