. "Anticonvulsant medicines (phenytoin, carbamazepine, gabapentin, and pregabalin) or tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline) to reduce stabbing painSteroid (prednisone) injections around the nerve to reduce swelling may help some patients.Other treatments include:Braces, splints, or other devices to help you use the hand in severe casesSplintsA splint is a device used for holding a part of the bod" . . . .