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Suggest Treatment For Pain When Suffering From Bells Palsy
Hello, My mother is suffering from Facial Bells Palsy from last three months, currently she is taking Atorvastatin Tablet (Tonact 40x once a day), Aciclovir Tablet (400mgx 4 times per day) with some vitaming tablet Homo 16 D & Celin, she is experiencing pain in her throat from last few days, could you please help if this is a side effect and what is good to do please.
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Hi,
Usually pain due to nerve irritation from the viral infection can be relieved by medication such as Gabapentin or Amitriptyline. I suggest you to contact your neurologist and discuss about these medication.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu, Orthopedic Surgeon
Usually pain due to nerve irritation from the viral infection can be relieved by medication such as Gabapentin or Amitriptyline. I suggest you to contact your neurologist and discuss about these medication.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu, Orthopedic Surgeon
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