30 dpo MMO (TT, MR, 360 Lipo, BL, BA) severe nerve pain only relieved with prolonged (+40 min at a time) massage - can't sleep!

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When the pins & needles & burning started, PS ordered massage, heat, Advil. I had a friend over massaging my stomach, sides, and back for more than an hour twice a day so it was bearable. He left yesterday & today the pain is already unbearable again & I barely got any sleep. I massaged myself 3x to exhaustion (sore arms, shortness of breath) and nerve pain is still VERY intense. Taking Advil, B complex, doing heat. What else can I do?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

If you're out far enough from your operation, consider gabapentin and bromelain. These may help with the shooting pains. Talk to your plastic surgeon and be sure you follow up closely with your surgeon. I think you did too much surgery.... and this is the price you pay... Good luck, Dr. ALDO

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you are so uncomfortable after your surgery.  I would recommend speaking to your surgeon about what you have tried and what you are experiencing.  You may need some prescription medications for nerve pain to help you through the healing process.

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your discomfort post surgery. I recommend you speak directly with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in regards to your pain post operation, it is important for your doctor to know the intensity of your pain. Best wishes during your healing process.

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