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An extremely popular nerve pain drug commonly given to those suffering from low-back issues has been linked to impaired mental health including dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The risk was Creating a space for people to ask questions about their back pain (whether acute or chronic), giving meaning, and providing hope for those suffering. This is a place that does not tolerate misinformation, outdated notions/ideas, BUT promotes anti-fragility and hope. The human body does heal. The human body can overcome pain. The goal for you is to vent, receive advice on navigating your pain Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the US (1). With an overwhelming number of available treatments, choosing a medication to treat your back pain can be difficult. If your back pain is nerve-related, then the anticonvulsant drug gabapentin may be a good choice for you. This article will explain how gabapentin works, detail its uses, and go over potential side effects, so that you Welcome to /r/gabapentin, here we primarily discuss issues pertaining to the medical, prescribed use of Gabapentin, Lyrica and Phenibut, as well as other Gaba related drugs. This IS NOT the subreddit for discussion of how to get high or otherwise abuse GP. If you're looking for information on how to get high or potentiate GP, you'll want to head over to /r/gabagoodness they'll welcome you! New data suggest an association between gabapentin for chronic back pain and increased risk of cognitive impairment, although experts urge caution in drawing any firm conclusions. Are you suffering from back pain, either acute or chronic? If so, /r/backpain is perfect for you! We strive to provide the most up to date information to help you take back control of your life! Share experiences, exercises, tips, journeys. A place to vent about the frustration of living with back pain. 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. Gabapentin, used for treating seizures, effectively addresses back pain through a multifaceted approach, including neurotransmitter modulation and voltage-dependent ion channel effects. I’ve been suffering with chronic back pain for 1.5 years now, it’s 10/10 at night and am taking 1 Zolpidem sleeping pill to sleep which gives me ability to function with 0-3 pain for a few hours in the morning. The sleeping pill is the only thing I take and to help relax my muscles to sleep for 4-6 hours. I previously tried pregabalin back in January to March this year which only helped 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 somewhat better but otherwise been in more (maybe due to something else) or similar amounts of pain. I’m always hesitant to take drugs. Wanted to see if anyone has any positive or negative feedback on it? New research shows adults aged 35 to 64 prescribed gabapentin for chronic pain are twice as likely to develop dementia and three times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment. I started on 300mg four times a day and increased to 900mg 3 times a day for chronic back pain, without a proper diagnosis. Also tried naproxen, celebrex, lyrica. 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. Gabapentin was originally developed as an anti-seizure medication. But healthcare professionals don’t just prescribe it for back pain. It’s also used for nerve pain, postsurgical pain, and occasionally anxiety. Let’s take a closer look at what the research says about gabapentin for back pain, how to take it, and when to consider further care. back pain from gabapentin Side Effects Hi, I just started 300mg once a day on Friday. Everytime I take it, I started having back pain and muscle pain. Apparently, this is a common side effect. But does this go away with time? I could barely sit yesterday because the pain in my back was soo bad. However, the constant pain and hypersensitivity from my current Fibro diagnosis (and complete back/neck spasms) made it impossible to deal with the constant bone and joint pain. 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. Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--29% and 85 Back pain can be a potential side effect of Gabapentin. If your back pain is related, it may decrease in severity or go away entirely within 1-3 months, on average.
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