paulyboyTaking for neuropathic pain control.
What is gabapentin mostly used for?
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- 5 Jun 2009 by paulyboy
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- pain, gabapentin
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fluxcore
SSTEF256 Jul 2010
I have been taking Gabapentin for back pain for about 6 months or so. I have had a spinal fusion and sciatica as well. Just in case you are thinking about taking this drug or already have started this drug, FYI... I am going to ask my doctor to discontinue my taking this drug as I cannot seem to get used to it. It makes me sleep all day and I have better things to do than that. After 6 months, you'd think I'd be used to it by now. She just keeps saying to keep taking it, that I'll get used to it in time. I'm done with it. Just FYI...
jackie cox
16 Oct 2012
I suppose it may help some while others cannot tolerate it, I cannot tolerate it, ringing in the ears has also increased. I think the ones it helps may work for the company that sells it, ha ha ha
sarah in ...13 Sep 2010
I receive gabapentin/neurontin for chronic pain which began approximately twenty five years ago. My left leg/left hand was crushed in a motorcycle accident in 1981. I have had no side effects and will not say it is a wonder drug but it does help immensely. Let me know if it helps you.
noway59
10 days ago
You are so right. I would get mad or upset over dumb stuff and I could not stop thing about my problems. Now nothing bugs me I feel so calm. I LOVE it
flipster
Anonymous 15 Mar 2011
Originally this drug Neurontin(gabepentin) was made for seizures. It has been found very useful to most (but not all) people for pain control, and neuropathy. For some it works wonders, & for some it does not help or they cannot stand the side effects. They usually start you on a small dose & continue to add to that dose over time. My husband take 1200 mg a day, but was started at 300mg. It takes a while before you know if it will help or not. I tried it & couldn't handle the side effects, but my husband doesn't have side effects. Each person is different, & will react differently to each & every drug. Another seizure drug that helps this type of pain is Lyrica. Again starts slowly & builds up in dosage. Don't be to quick to give up on the gabepentin. It takes each individual different amounts of time to get used to each dose increase, and the intitial dose probably won't make a great big difference in your neuropathy pain.
Anonymous 28 Mar 2011
destinee, do you have pain problems? Sometimes if you do it can interfere with sleep. If not, I would talk to your doctor about something different for sleep. Xanax at .5mg is really good for sleep or even over the counter benadryl is helpful. Hope this helps answer your question...
mona62455
11 May 2012
I have neuropathy in both feet, for about 7 years. My foot dr. sent me too another Dr. in Rheumatolagy & Internal Medicine, Arthritis, he diagnosed me with neuropathy,( I also have raynards in both hands and feet, I have had this conditions for 40 years.) I have been taking gabapentin for about 4 months, started out slow now i am taking 300mg. 2-morning, 1-1-1 at breaks and lunch at work 1 supper and 1 at bed time, that is 2100mg. for 3 days now and today was not too bad, my toes felt normal but not yet in the arches and heals of my feet. My side affects are dizzy and and at times sleepy when i sit down and relax, at times i feel a burst of energy,for a short time. In the morning when i wake i have small blister in my mouth, front lower lip ? The Gabapentin has also made my body feel weird, more senstive at times, not all day. How long has someone been on gabapentin?
annie475 Apr 2013
I was given this med for my fibromyalgia. When I first started taking it, I was working and it made me very sleepy. My pharmacist told me it was a very good drug and to try taking it at night. I did as she said and i'm glad I did. I am now up to taking 2 300mg 4 times a day.and it helps my fibromyalgia and back pain a lot. I did try Lyrica but one capsule put me to sleep all day, so needless to say that did no work for me. Everyone reacts to medication differently.
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