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I have back pain with most lifting activities that the Gabapentin helps with. At first the Gabapentin made me really sleepy but I got used to it and it no longer knocks me out thank goodness. There is a separate reddit for Gabapentin if you are interested in learning more. There are some abusers over there so view at your own discretion. Hi all, not trying to violate sub rules so I don't want to ask for medical advice or anything. I've already been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy in my feet after multiple spinal breaks. What are your experiences with gabapentin? It's been over a year now and initially I did not have good experiences with it, but I feel like I'm seeing more positive comments lately. Toes and feet are numb Why Do Doctors Prescribe Gabapentin? Gabapentin’s multifaceted benefits are why healthcare providers frequently recommend this medication. Doctors often prescribe Gabapentin for: Neuropathic Pain: It is effective in treating conditions like diabetic neuropathy and pain from shingles. 34 votes, 75 comments. My doctor just prescribed me Gabapentin 300 mg 3x a day for neck pain. I’ve only been taking it once a day and I’ve slept I use Gabapentin for nerve pain (undiagnosed) in my leg, I take 900mg 3 times a day. It definitely helps, though, of course, doesn't completely take the pain away, and I can have flareups. I'm also on 200+mg tramadol a day. Topics tagged gabapentinnext page →Topics tagged gabapentin I suggest if your taking Gabapentin to slowly taper down and fully off of it it's a horrible drug ## From what you've listed, this contains Ketorolac, Lidocaine, Cyclobenzaprine, and Gabapentin, combined like this they are often used to treat topical pain, and inflammation. Typical side effects may include skin redness, rash, and irritation. Gabapentin was a bit screwy for me, but I found a bit at bedtime helped huge with insomnia, and over time that protocol did reduce my neuropathy. I was taking about 1/4 as much as I was prescribed. Gabapentinoid drugs—specifically gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica)—are increasingly being prescribed for pain because physicians and patients seek alternatives to opioids in the I started taking gabapentin in 2016 after stabbing, fiery nerve pain post an L5/S1 fusion. It allowed me to get off of opioids which for me had worse side effects. Side effects for me on Gabapentin did not include any weight gain. Mine were more typical such as drowsiness, unsteadiness on feet when first getting up and foggy thinking. At least be sure they don't use the medication anymore. Past a certain point, gabapentin bioavailability begins to reduce. This means that taking more means it will actually be weaker (source) I lol whenever I read a comment about somebody taking 40 or so pills and complaining about how everybody else is bullshitting about the gabapentin high. I’ve been having nerve pain after laparoscopy. Doctor prescribed gabapentin. After looking online, I’m terrified at the side effects. I already take prozac for anxiety and seroquel for sleep. How long do the side effects last?? I also read it can cause stomach ulcers?? I've just been prescribed Gabapentin for pain and sleep and am very nervous about starting it. The doctor suggested a very low dose of 100mg to begin with but after reading up on it I'm wondering if I should even bother. I have joint pain (tested negative for RA and lupus) and some insomnia, but I also have lifelong depression and am aware that Gabapentin can contribute to suicidal thoughts I was prescribed gabapentin for nerve entrapment in my elbows, which was causing numbness and tingling in my hands and lower arms. Didn’t help much and I certainly didn’t notice any sedating effects at all. My allowable dose was up to 300 mg 3x a day, though, so not the max amount. Nerve pain is my primary issue and after I was off the gabapentin for awhile I feel like my nerve pain improved not being on it, certainly wasn’t helping much. That being said we are all different and what works for one doesn’t work for the other. I find specific strains of cannabis and suboxone to be the best combination so far. 19 Gabapentin Gabapentin withdrawal self.gabagoodness submitted 8 months ago by solidsim94 Just experienced 4 days of gabapentin withdrawal. It was hell. My doc was on holiday and I forgot to get my prescribtion, so I just taught why not, try to leave it for a few days. I got 3x 600mg a day because of neuropathic pain. Gabapentin is specifically for nerve pain. I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis which is an inflammatory form of arthritis and I would experience severe sacrum pain. 150 votes, 232 comments. As we're moving away from opioids for chronic pain, I'm seeing more and more gabapentin given out like candy. Nerve pain isn't caused by a gabapentin deficiency. Consider having your doctor test for things like B12 or folate deficiency, two of several nutrients that when repleted will help resolve nerve pain / neuropathy, instead of just covering it up. Reply reply More replies Emmylou777 • Gabapentin Patient Tips Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on June 18, 2024. How it works Upsides Downsides Bottom Line Tips Response/effectiveness Interactions FAQ 1. How it works Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant with pain-relieving effects that may be used to treat partial-onset seizures or relieve nerve pain. Research has shown gabapentin binds strongly to a specific
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