As of today, I’m still in a lot of pain. I’ve dissected my ailment so much that I’ve started confusing myself with my symptoms, timelines, etc. Everything is beginning to turn into one, big blur. As of the 17th, I began taking a medication called “Lyrica.” I didn’t know anything about it and, upon doing a little research, found that it’s prescribed for nerve pain/nerve damage resulting from diabetes and shingles. The current theory here is that my doctor is hoping the nerves that are being irritated (and causing my pain) will respond to the Lyrica. If it does, I’ll let you know.
Also, as of now, I’m waking up pain free and, as I move around, the pain begins and becomes worse/more intense the more I move around. So, I think that we’re on track as far as the nerve(s) being irritated/aggravated theory goes, but we still don’t know exactly what is causing the irritation/aggravation. We’re assuming it’s my rib, but we don’t know the exact mechanics behind it…
So, in review: There is a nerve or group of nerves that runs from my back to the front of my abdomen, above my belly-button. Something is rubbing/moving/brushing against these nerves, aggravating/irritating them, which is causing my pain. Since all my tests are negative/normal (i.e. MRI, CT Scans, X-Rays, etc.) the current theory is that my lower rib or lower ribs is/are the culprit…
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