Fibromyalgia - I have fibro and also have been experiencing severe chest pain (esophageal spasm has?

16 May 2011

Hey bfenton,

I don't know that you are having a dangerous reaction but you need to discuss these symptoms with the prescribing doctor. You could be experiencing side effects from the Neurontin even though on a low dose. Please seek medical attention as soon as possible. You are having too many side effects to just ignore.

Laurie

16 May 2011

nuerontin, is a bad drug for me, i was so worse when i took it, i had RLS, i felt sore i wanted to kill myself it increased my pain. I think your's allergic to the nuerontin or something is wrong, please check with your doctor the side effects can become permenant and you don't want that. so please call ASAP...

your friend

16 May 2011

Yes, I have fibromyalga & have had this same symptom. Thought I was having a heart attack! Even had to call 911 because my nitroglycerin didn't help. When this happens, try sipping water. Not cold just straight out of the faucet, & see if it helps; it helps me . A doctor may prescribe nitro tabs for this also. I have used them for spasm associalted with my common bile dict & was told by my gastroenterologist that it is used commonly for spasm of intestinol problems. Hope this helps...

16 May 2011

I definitely agree that you should call your doctor Monday morning. I have a lot in common with you. I had a hysterectomy in my 20's and I have had surgery on my esophogus because it didn't shut properly. I have severe muscle spasms in my chest at times. I also have severe pain in my esophogus, when this happens 2 rolaids a pack of crackers and a coke and about 15 minutes and it goes away until the next time. These spells aren't often, but when they come they are very scary and painful. I took neurontin for a few weeks, but my doctor changed me to Lyrica. It has helped, but I have a new set of side effects to deal with. Take care and call your doctor soon as possible!

16 May 2011

Neurontin is a difficult medication - it causes SO many different reactions. I had a very hard time taking it and eventually was very glad to go off it. You are on such a small dose - perhaps go off it for awhile and see if your symptoms subside. Of course, always consult with your physician before changing your medication.

16 May 2011

Dang it, I have this 2 and just recently have had a few other people talk about the spasm, I found drinking something cold is the only thing that works. The last doctor is treating me for GERD, he wants me to take ranitidine, but I confess that I think prevacid helps me better. It does seem to keep it mostly at bay, it is a horrible pain. I am not glad anyone has this, but I am glad to know I am in good company, and what has worked for others. I don't currently take any meds for my fibro, but have been do OK with it since my suboxone treatment. I watched a video on YouTube last night by SuboxDoc on how bupenorphine works to heal the brain, and it did seem to help in my case. Subs aren't for everyone, but it did help with me. The video is a 2 parter, watch both parts, if anyone is interested on how subs heals the receptor sites in the brain, and then they begin to function at the normal level again. Anyway, Hope you get some relief soon, ouch, I know it hurts. Cold liquid, and maybe try prevacid. Pattishan