was diagnosed Neuropathy two years back. Doctor put me on Lyrica which was dreadful, constantly tired.
I decided to try and live with the pain, the usual burning feet, cramps, etc and much worse at night, in fact could go all day without pain but as soon as I went to bed it started, very irritating.
Since 10 days back I am on Gabapentin, 300 mg per day as a starter. Trouble is, I don't feel any difference what so ever.
My question is if Gabapentin is like lyrica needs a month or two for the body to get used to it and absorb it.
thanks beforehand.
Thanks for your reply. Yes thats what I thought, my 300mg per day is really nothing but the Doc said it was a good starting dose and to increase gradually. Tomorrow I start taking 600mg per day, see if I feel anything different?
So you are on 3000mg per day then, wow! thats high isnt it? but I think your body have adjusted to this after 8 years?
Yes, 3000 is high, but it really helps.
I'm wrong! I take it 6 times a day (3600) mg.
yes it really seems as this medicine starts to work at a higher dose. Oh well I'm told to take it slow so I guess I have to live with this a few months more.