Monday Jason had another sympathetic nerve block. That day Jason didn't notice much improvement, other than being able to straighten his leg occasionally. He did sleep much better Monday night, getting a four-hour chunk of sleep and a couple two-hour stretches!
Today we went to physical therapy. Jason needs to touch his foot with different objects and different fabrics to de-sensitize his foot. This will help the nerve in sending messages back to the brain and not leaving them out there dangling on the foot and shooting off like fireworks. She also gave him exercises to do to strengthen his ankle, hamstring and quads on his left leg. That way when the nerve pain subsides and he can bear weight on the leg, some of those other muscles can already be somewhat strengthened.
Please pray for the nerve pain to subside quickly and eventually for the nerve to completely heal. Please also pray for Jason's emotional and mental well being.
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Thanks for the info. We will keep praying and definitely keep Jason and family in our thoughts. Progress is being made!
Aunt Lorna
Hello from the Chandler family,
So sorry that Jason is going through such a terrible time with the pain. I know it hurts seeing him suffer so much. We are praying.
Just wanted to share my Mom's experience with you. She has had numerous back and neck surgeries and a lot of nerve pain associated with them. She has tried many different things and medication to try to relieve the pain but nothing has worked. Her doctor told her that a lot of the prescription pain medication did not work for nerve pain, but she stayed on it because it was the only thing that would dull the pain. Recently as a last ditch effort, she went to a Reflexologist. The difference is night and day. For the first time in a year she is off of her pain meds. She is also taking Cymbalta and Neurontin (sp?). She said the dosage for the Neurontin has to be high, she is taking 1200 mg. Not trying to suggest this will be the cure for Jason, but you never know. Hope this helps....stay strong and we will keep praying. Also, her Reflexologist's name is Janna Hudson. Her cell is 865.661.8306. She may know of somebody in your area or could answer your questions. My Mom's name is Pam Rollins.
Amy
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