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What is the best treatment for permanent nerve damage to legs from a neck injury? My brother had a laminectomy done to his neck but is still in constant pain. Was prescribed Naproxin, Neurontin and Vicodin. Now he needs back surgery in a year for other slipped discs too.

 

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neurontin, naproxin, vicodin, lamenectomy

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November 21 9:22 PM (3 hours and 34 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
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Deb,

He might want to consider a spinal cord stimulator. I have seen this help many people and helps to avoid excessive narcotics.

See:

http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/spinal-cord-stimulation-for-low-back-pain

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November 22 1:47 PM (16 hours and 24 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
Which type of dr.should he inquire about this spinal cord stimulation procedure with in AZ? A neurologist? Thanks again Dr. Alexander. I'm so afraid the uncontrolled pain will cause him to commit suicide someday. He is already drinking alcohol daily.

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November 22 1:49 PM (2 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
One more question about my brother's symptoms from his neck/back and nerve damage to legs. He has had periodic clicking in ears and a sore ear recently. He also said his penis was vibrating. Is this all related to nerve damage? I will pay more for these additional responses. Thanks so much!

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November 22 7:53 PM (6 hours and 3 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
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D,

The ear clicking sounds like Eustachian tube dysfunction, and is usually treated successfully with Zyrtec or Claritin.

See:

http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/symptoms/etdysfunction.htm

As far as the penis vibrating, this is likely unrelated to his other neurologic problems and for this he needs a urologist for a prostate exam.

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