United Brachial Plexus Network

<r>Just an update on my second DREZ (Dorsal Root Entry Zone) Lesion operation I had in December 2008. The operation was not successful and my neurosurgeon attempted a third DREZ lower down the spine cord which was also unsuccessful. Although I expected a very low success rate I was still very disapp...

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I am from South Africa. Had a TBPI of the right arm in 1983 due to a motorcycle accident. Had a succesful DREZ lesion in 1992. Pain is back after an absence of 15 years. Had another DREZ in Jan 2009 but was not succesful.

<r>Hi <br/> I had a TBPI in 1983 and lived with the pain for 9 agonizing years until I had a DREZ lesion (Dorsal Root Entry Zone)done in 1992 after which I was pain free for 15 years. The pain is now back and my Dr is going to do a 2nd DREZ. I can testify from my own experience that it is worth havi...

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Do you experience any pain, if not what was done or what medication are you using as had a TBPI in 1983 and still experience pain.

<t>Hi Janelle thank you for you’re explanation about the Motor Cortex Stimulation. I find it interesting. It might be an avenue to follow should my DREZ lesion not be successful. I have my arm in an immobilizer sling made out of plastic which I have specially made by an orthotist so my arm is not ha...

<t>I had my accident in 1983. I had 2 nerve grafts without success. Lived with the pain for 9 years before I had a DREZ (dorsal root entry zone) lesion. The pain was gone for 15 years. The pain is back now and I am having a second DREZ soon. There are no drugs on the market that really helps for the...

Hi Marieke thank you for the advice. I am currently using Lamictin but it gives me very little relieve. Nortryptaline has been discontinued in South Africa. I will try Amytriptalline and let you know how it works for me.

Hi everyonne thank you for all your advice. My DREZ operation is on 15 December 2008. I will let you know how it went. Heddip I will try Nortriptyline in the meantime seeing the side effects is minimal.

<t>I was told by my doctor that after consulting with other specialist in the field that a spinal cord stimulator will not work for me. I have now seen a neurosurgeon who will perform a second DREZ on 15th December 2008. Having a second DREZ done is rare and I hope for a positive outcome. The doctor...

Thenks Marieke for the advise. Have used Neurontin (gabapentine)

Lyrica (pregabalin) and have a TENS but none works. The side effects of Neurontin and Lyrica are bad and made me sick.

Kind Regards
Bruce Anderson