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Should gabapentin be taken with food?

Is gabapentin good for pain and numbness relief in carpal tennel syndrome?

The literature I have read does not mention gabapentin as beneficial for relieving pain and numbness in thumb and fingers associated with carpal syndrome. I need relief for this pain. What should I take that targets the problem directly?

I have been taking gabapentin for sciatica and hip pain for one month and the pain...

... has become sharper, Has anyone else experienced this? I am taking 100mg morning, 600 mg nighttime.

How long is recovery from carpal tunnel/ulnar nerve decompression surgery?

I had Carpal Tunnel/Ulnar Nerve Decompression release surgery last week, 09/07/17. It has been one week and I am still having pain, especially in the elbow, shoulder area. My arm is bruised from the elbow down to the wrist. I have an incision on the palm of my hand as well as on the elbow. I work... read more

Voltaren gel for use in treatment of scar tissue?

I had carpal tunnel release surgery 3rd wk in Nov. 2013. I wanted to know if I can use the Voltaren gel at the surgery site (all healed) to help relieve discomfort and break down scar tissue under the skin. I was prescribed this gel to deeply massage into the scarred tissue on my other hand for the... read more

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