I am post spinal injury to L1/L2 20years, and have for a number of years been relativly stable. Following road traffic accident 5years ago i have suffered what is now described as chronic pain, having been on diazapen 10mgnocte up to 30mg nocte for approx 4years, i have been withdrawn from them since December last. The pain has now come to a constant burning feeling through my legs, and my Doctor hasnt made any suggestion what can be done.
PLEASE HELP
Might be just a wild run, but some suggest to investigate B12 deficiency. more on B12 here. Another suggestion, that may comfort your pain, is putting warm cloth with Epsom salts, for and hour at a time. On the other hand what if it’s Meralgia Paresthetica or RFD?! So you have to talk to your doc or SEE another, don’t wait on this!
I would suggest another place to ask your question – at braintalk.org Spinal Disorders forum. You will find many very helpful people there.
Don’t wait, nerve damage is very serious, and irreversible. If your doctor is ignoring your concerns, then go to another doctor. There are many qualified, very good doctors, but you have to stay in control. Demand proper treatment.