United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>How well I know that nothing takes away all the pain, and I agree that distraction is the best "treatment" by far. What I meant was, is the Elavil the only pain medication you take? Based on your answer, I'll assume it is.<br/> My rehab doc has said he's willing to let me try substituting Elavil ...

<t>Do you mean that 10 mg of Elavil taken at bedtime takes care of ALL your pain, through the night and day as well? I'm currently taking 5 mg of methadone (3 x day), and the side effects are worse than anything I've tried except Duragesic, which is why I want to get off it. <br/> I know what you me...

Anyone tried Elavil to cut the pain of avulsed nerves? How well does it work? What dosage do you use?

Thanks for the information and the link to the web site on invasive pain control procedures, Jenny. It's been very helpful to read the opinion of an unbiased sorce, rather than having to rely on information from those who would profit from my decision.

<t>I just recently learned of this site and I think it's great! I live in North Carolina but my accident happened when I was on vacation in Hawaii Sept., 2001 An unattended tour bus rolled down a hill, hitting me from behind, then went up an embankment and reversed course, came back and rolled over ...

hey, me again same case manager who doesn't recommend the pump also said there was strong consensus against the DREZ at the conference on spinal injuries in Miami last month. but if you're determined Dr. Osenbach does the procedure at Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC