phantom pain

Sep 15, 2009 08:23 PM

by saribeth

Hi all...pt has ES prostate ca with mets and a zillion other co morbidity's. He has phantom pain in foot after an above knee amputation...anything different to use? thanks

*shrinky* · Sep 16, 2009, 01:04 PM

Re: phantom pain

I find that meds that treat neuropathic pain are helpful in this condition. Lyrica, neurontin or sometimes Elavil. How old is this patient? Sometimes that will make a difference in which drug I would use. Good luck.

tewdles · Sep 16, 2009, 09:54 PM

Re: phantom pain

Agree with shrinky...your answer most likely lies in that group of meds.

saribeth · Sep 17, 2009, 05:38 AM

Re: phantom pain

thanks so much...he is 68...seems to be responding to methadone so far

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*leslie :-D* · Sep 17, 2009, 04:13 PM

Re: phantom pain

Originally Posted by saribeth

thanks so much...he is 68...seems to be responding to methadone so far}

i was going to suggest the methadone.
it relieves neuropathic pain better than most, as well as treating all other types of pain.
it really is a superior drug, when used appropriately.

leslie

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