I am 49 135#, had a part vag hyst/ recto repair 17 mo ago stretch/stitch injury to sciatic nerve. Re-operated 10 days later to remove ligament sutures. Tremendous pain buttocks to foot. 3,600mg gabapentin qd/ 90 mg cymbalta/ 200mg Celebrex. After one year both hands simultaneously had aggravated intense pain and swelling starting at thumbs to entire hand and elbows, feels muscle and joint related. I take 20 mg oxycodone just to keep my hands functional, they hurt so much?.Please consider helping me, my husband is a surgeon and even with our connections to the finest hospitals we havent gotten very far
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that you have neuropathic pain, and in addition, severe musculoskeletal pan too. You would first require a detailed evaluation to establish the cause of pain. For this, you would need to see a rheumatologist. Pain and swelling in hands could be related to mixed connective tissue disease. This can be confirmed by blood tests and X-rays. There are good medications available to treat this condition. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/