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Old Mon Nov 12, 2012, 03:38 PM
Marlene Marlene is offline
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Hi Tyrell,

Is your pain post-herpatic from the shingles? If so, you should explore using Gabapentin for nerve pain. Also, do you think you still have an active infection of some sort which can result in pain?

Regarding pain. There is nothing wrong with taking pain meds if you need it. You are not addicted. There's difference between being addicted and dependent on a medicine. A good pain clinic can help you find the right mix of meds for you.
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