Results for 'Pain Neuralgia Treatment'

Neuralgia - Can anticonvulsants cause neuralgic pain worse?

I read on another forum that anticonvulsants, such as Neurontin or Lyrica, can actually make neuralgic pain worse in some cases. I'm... read more

Postherpetic Neuralgia - Has anyone had success with curing their PHN?

I have tried many medications/treatments... Topamax, Lyrica, Famvir, Carbatrol, Carbatrol + Baclofen, and acupuncture. None have worked. I have had... read more

How fast did your trigeminal neuralgia come on and what do you think caused it?

How fast did your pain start, especially if it was severe? My trigeminal neuralgia came on severely within 2 days. The pain was... read more

Does Ketamine’s therapy work?

I have been living with chronic pain for over 20 years. It’s a struggle to get a Dr. to understand and believe you. I’m in Lyrica... read more

Postherpetic Neuralgia - New Gallixa cream… useful for PHN?

Dear all My mother is a 77 years old sufferer of PHN who has been trying obediently all the range of drugs (Gabapentin-Neurontin... nerve blocking... read more

How long does it take for Lyrica to work?

I'm wondering if anyone has any idea how long PHN usually hangs on before it runs its course?

i.e, Has anyone's doctor had any answer to that? Has anyone found anything other than drugs that help the pain?

Is it normal to take 3,000mg of gabapentin? Or would another be better?

Is it normal to take 3,000mg of gabapentin? I take 1,000mg 3 times a day for occipital neuralgia, migraines, and cervical dystonia; as... read more

How long does Lyrica stay in your system?

How to manage bloating on Lyrica?

I am trying to manage my sodium. Also drinking lots of water. I noticed warm water is better because cold water makes it worse. Does Gas-x pills... read more

Lyrica - Trigeminal Neuralgia Dose?

Just started Lyrica 75mg/2x per day and not feeling any relief. Any suggestions for pain control?