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Re: Dr. Bradley-GF neuralgia

From: J.Glenn Bradley MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Apr 1998 22:15:50 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 29 Apr 1998, Wendy wrote: >
>I thank you for your earlier reply. It is reassuring to know this pain
>has a name. I am in the process of being diagnosed, but I have a
>question. I don't want to take elavil because I would like to have my
>second child. Do you think that this neuralgia will get worse with
>pregnancy? And (I know this is a long shot)do you think that if I do get
>pregnant, a c-section could be done and then resection of the nerve
>while the epidural is in effect?
>Thanks!

Elavil in the very low dose range employed should have no significant impact on a pregnancy,IMHO.However you could try it to see if it works (just for a couple of weeks) I doubt if the nerve would be approached at the time of a section, due to tissue swelling and increased vascularity.

Dr.B




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