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by profe9
Sun May 03, 2020 2:48 am
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: Nucynta ER (Tapentadol) so far so good
Replies: 3
Views: 2143

Nucynta ER (Tapentadol) so far so good

I have had pudendal nerve pain since 2003. I've done most of what is available including surgery, spinal cord stimulator, physical therapy, various meds, all to little avail. I started on Nucynta ER two months ago and have had what I would consider very favorable results. My health insurance require...
by profe9
Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: SURGERY
Topic: What can I expect post-op? Surgery with Dr. Hibner in 4 wks!
Replies: 4
Views: 781

What can I expect post-op? Surgery with Dr. Hibner in 4 wks!

I am very interested in your experience post-operatively. I will be going to Phoenix by myself and am wondering what I will need to take, what suggestions you might have for me for the first week - few months post-op. I'm looking for practical ideas so that I can be best prepared for what happens a...
by profe9
Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:33 pm
Forum: NERVE BLOCKS
Topic: On Q Pain Pump
Replies: 11
Views: 3805

On Q Pain Pump

I wanted to let people know more about my experience with the On Q Pain Pump, which I had inserted in late January by Dr. Goldstein who is affiliated with Dr. Hibner in Phoenix. The process was very efficient and streamlined. I was in and out of the hospital in just a few hours. I would like to repo...
by profe9
Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:20 pm
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: Gabapentin questions....
Replies: 19
Views: 4693

Re: Gabapentin questions....

I can say that gabapentin ( Neurontin) has helped me quite a bit, but I have to take it in very small doses, 100 mg. at a time, so that I don't have nasty cognitive effects that it is famous for. I take a total of 800 mg. daily and it does change my perception of pain quite a bit. It gets rid of tha...
by profe9
Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: Pain pump??
Replies: 23
Views: 7766

Re: Pain pump??

On January 27, 2011 I had the pain pump placed by Dr. Goldstein, the radiologist who works with Dr. Hibner. At day 10 I showed signs of infection and was treated with antibiotics. I had a temp above 101 for three days in a row, so I pulled out the catheter at day 13. Aside from that very uncomfortab...

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