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Nervous System Disorders
Question #14885
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nerve pain treatment - #14885

Zoya

I am dealing with this awful nerve pain that's been really debilitating. It all started about 6 months ago after a minor car accident. Like, just a little fender bender, but since then I've had these weird jolts of pain shooting down my leg, like lightning or something! I didn’t pay much mind to it at first, thought it was just bruising or something. But it became worst—tingling, burning sensations, and sometimes my foot just feels like it goes totally numb. I’ve tried over-the-counter meds but nothing really helps. Even went to a doctor, they did some tests and said it was probably nerve pain related to my injury. They mentioned nerve pain treatment options but didn’t really get into details, just gave me some prescriptions for gabapentin which I kinda don’t want to take long term. What I really want to know is what else is out there for nerve pain treatment—are there natural options? Physical therapy? I hear mixed things about these treatments for nerve pain and sometimes feel unsure. Also, has anyone had a bad reaction to certain nerve pain treatment methods? Just worried I'm going down the wrong path with this. I'm open to anything that might actually help!

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