Nerve pain is a common complaint in Multiple Sclerosis and while it is not the only form of pain in MS patients, it is one symptom that often requires attention. Nerve pain treatments can improve your day to day life and create more good days than bad ones. From medications that treat nerve pain from the inside out to at home remedies, these three nerve pain treatment options can address your pain and hel
Gabapentin
Gabapentin was originally marketed to help those with epilepsy prevent seizures but it also can have a significant impact on nerve pain for MS patients. One of the most popular nerve pain treatments available, Gabapentin can be taken several times a day and in larger doses as decided by your doctor. If you do begin Gabapentin, it is important to never stop taking it without consulting your doctor. This can lead to possible seizures and while missing one dose is highly unlikely to have this effect, it is always better to be safe. Gabapentin can also make you drowsy but after a while, this effect often subsides. It may be a good idea to talk to your doctor about building up to the recommended dose to help your body adjust.
Biofeedback
You can achieve this on your own by buying a biofeedback program for your computer. You can also do this with a specialist who can help you in the office. Biofeedback is also beneficial if you have blood pressure problems. It can help you train your body to lower your blood pressure… and even alter your temperature. It is truly a phenomenal way to improve overall health in one swift swoop.
Heat or Pressure
Pressure and heat can have a positive effect on nerve pain. However, you need to be careful not to use too much heat if you tend to wilt in hotter temperatures. Heat can temporarily worsen your MS symptoms and while it is not a cause of true relapses, until your temperature returns to normal… it can make you feel worse. A good rule of thumb is to keep the rest of your body cool while you use heating pad. This will lessen the chance of raising your body temperature too high.
Nerve pain treatments are vast and if you find that nothing is working for you then you should speak with your neurologist. He or she will be able to put you on the path to discovering new remedies and drug treatments that can improve your quality of life and help you think about more important things than nerve pain… like brownies with the family.
