Anyway, the day after the surgery I began getting little twinges of nerves across the lip, and now (10 days later) have full blown nerve aching and twinging and tickling 24/7. I know it's good, but it's quite bizarre and gets 'worse' at night. But I know it's for the best.

Things I have done and taken:

- Acupuncture with electric treatment through the needles to get the muscles and nerves tweaking. This felt fantastic and for the rest of that day, and since, my nerves have been going crazy.
- Naturopathic herb liquid (5mL x 4 daily) to reduce swelling and stimulate nervous system.
- 6 Ultraclean EPA/DHA fish oil tablets daily
- 6 PPMP tablets daily
- 4 x 1000mg vitamin c daily
- Vitamin B daily

I highly recommend acupuncture. If you don't know anyone ask around and you will soon get a recommendation. Naturopathics are always good in my experience too.

Good luck.

Just want to say that acupuncture was the only therapy that helped me with my nerve damage. Since I am an acupuncturist by profession I was able to treat myself on a daily basis. Not easy sticking needles in your own tongue, mouth, face, arm and hand, but it does help. I also found hot salt soaks to help along with some massage of the gum and area where the needle was inserted. It is still painful to massage the area but after 11 months my symptoms are lessening. Best of luck to you and everyone... I KNOW how horrific this injury is. Be strong and patient, most folks heal within a year or less.

Bob

I am happy to hear that the accupuncture is working for you both. i tried a fortnight ago and the monday following i had movement in the affected area that i had not experienced in the prior 4 months.

please keep us up to date.

S

I will beat this, it is just going to take a lot of time and I think every day i am coming to understand that more clearly.

10 days out from 5 months of chronic pain I wouldn't have dreamt this in a million years. i've had terrible days, poor days and things i things are finally start to turn.

I've come to appreciate and cherish the small things in life that ordinarily would register.....the day i could smile without pain made me cry.

Good luck