I started having nerve pain at around 10 days. My PS has examined me 3 times since my surgery, the last time at 2 weeks and said everything looks great, it's just nerve regeneration. Gave me some More pain medication and told me to be patient. I am exactly 4 weeks post op today, and no more pain meds, but the tingling is driving me crazy and OTC pain meds helps some, but it's still driving me insane. Is there anyone else who has prescribed something different for nerve pain??
June 5, 2016
Answer: Post-Operative Nerve Pain What you are experiencing is very common and should resolve over the next 2 months. This tingling represents nerve regeneration and is a normal part of healing. If it is truly "driving you crazy", Gabapentin is a medication that may help these symptoms.
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Post-Operative Nerve Pain What you are experiencing is very common and should resolve over the next 2 months. This tingling represents nerve regeneration and is a normal part of healing. If it is truly "driving you crazy", Gabapentin is a medication that may help these symptoms.
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Answer: Any surgery can cause change of sensation Sensation to the nipple is usually preserved with breast augmentation. The key word here is usually. Any surgery can cause change of sensation. There has been a significant amount of research into nipple sensation. The skin nerves of the breast come between the 1st to 6th ribs. The nipple-areola complex is consistently supplied by the nerve coming from the 4th rib (IVth intercostal nerve), with additional supply by branches of the 3rd and 5th intercostal nerves. This means that the threats to nipple sensation include the following:1. Where is the incision for the augmentation placed?2. What nerves have been injured during pocket dissection?3. Does the size of the implant stretch the nerve?Sometimes injuries to the nerve (especially from the third reason) will resolve over time (typically 6 months to a year) but in rare cases sensation loss can be permanent.Be sure to discuss your concerns with an accredited plastic surgeon.
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