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gabapentin for Pain: I was in an accident that affected nearly every part of my body. After using this medication, the relentless pain from neck, lower back, arm, leg, rib and multiple pelvic fractures combined with considerable nerve damage was reduced to the point that I could begin therapy and resume some normal activity in my life.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I have chronic pain in my thigh from degenerative disc disease in L4-L5. I have tried a couple dozen medications and this and Robaxin are the only things that help.
I agree with the previous posts about the dopey feeling and would further suggest that you do not have to drive anywhere, even the next morning. I still felt like I was drunk about 10 hours after taking this medication.
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gabapentin for Pain: Our dog got it for the pain caused by syringomyelia. It improved its condition, but sometimes he needed additional painkillers for his headache.
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I am a 40 year old female that has suffered from Bipolar disorder and ADD for a long time. I honestly feel as though I have tried every bipolar/depressive medicine that has ever been created, but for 4 years I have taken Gabapentin, Adderall and Trileptal. The chemicals click. My family and I feel as though I finally have a chance at normal, fun loving life as I deserve.
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gabapentin for Benign Essential Tremor: I have taken other drugs for my tremors and this one has had the best results with the least amount of side effects.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: Do not be put off by initial dopey feelings you may get when you start this medicine. For me, these feelings diminished after a day or so. I needed to have the dose increased to 3600mg daily to make my pain almost disappear. Each time the dosage was increased, I felt dopey for a bit, but it was only temporary. The reduction in pain and the good sleep I get is well worth any side effects. In my case, side effects are minimal. I have nerve damage resulting from ankle surgery for arthritis. Before I was put on Neurontin, my outlook on life was pretty bleak. I couldn't sleep and the pain was excrutiating. This drug has really helped me.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Only taken this for a little over a week but the severe, intense pain is gone, and I'm really hoping it works for my migranes as well.
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gabapentin for Pain: I have had several doctors perscribe Neurontin for pain. I've got degenerative spinal disease with herniation. I also take Tramadol(pain)and Prozac for the depression(side-effect). It's a shame that the FDA hasn't passed it for other ailments because it really helps.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: In my research on RLS I found that iron deficiency could also be a contributing factor. I have found that the combination of 300 mg of Neurontin twice daily and Hemocyte Plus once daily gives me the most relief from the symptoms of RLS than anything in years.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Insomnia: After trying every type of insomnia medicine, this is the only medication that has worked for me. I don't notice any side effects. It isn't perfect. I still have sleepless nights sometimes; but those are nothing compared to the insomnia I was dealing with before.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Migraine: I started taking Neurontin 4 days ago for my migraine headaches, and I can already tell it is starting to help me in so many ways. I was having up to 3 headaches a day, and felt I was slowly falling down a hole I didn't have the strength to pull myself out of. I feel like I'm getting my life back. Thank you.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: I also take Neurontin. Initially, it was for Periformis Syndrome (a pinched sciatic nerve, which replicates sciatica). Then I started to experience RLS and didn't sleep for a week. My doctor told me to take extra Neurontin and I'm sleeping through the night now.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I am taking Gabapentin for nerve pain from an accident many years ago. I had been suffering with it for a long time. This drug has decreased the pain 10 fold and has given me back part of myself.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: Nothing seemed to work for my restless legs until I tried Neurontin. The first night I felt like my legs were just another part of my body, they didn't hurt or jerk.
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gabapentin for Pain: Since my first Gall Stone attack over a year ago, I have unexplainable diarrhea. I would eat something and within about 15 minutes I would have to use the bathroom in a very urgent way. My doctor could not explain the reason for this. At the same time he was trying to treat me for constant numbness and pain in my leg. He gave me Gabapentin for my leg to see if it would help. Funny enough the leg is the same but the diarrhea rarely happens now. I'm glad this could help that issue at least.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Peripheral Neuropathy: I have used Neurontin for more than 15 years. I have discovered that it is a great ongoing sleep therapy. The added sleep it grants me is a fantastic help with the neuropathy.
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gabapentin for Restless Legs Syndrome: Before taking Neurontin, there were 4 to 5 nights a week that I was unable to sleep. I started taking Neurontin regularly and I no longer have Restless Legs Syndrome. It has helped me tremendously and made a big difference in my quality of sleep.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: Before taking Neurontin, there were 4 to 5 nights a week that I was unable to sleep. I started taking Neurontin regularly and I no longer have RLS. It has helped me tremendously and made a big difference in my quality of sleep.
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gabapentin for Peripheral Neuropathy: I have taken gabapentin for about 10 years for Peripheral Neuropathy. For several years I took the maximum dosage per day. I found my memory slipping and becomming more severe as time passed. I finally quit for about two months, only to return to 300 mg four times daily. This stopped almost all of the memory problems and the lighter dosage keeps the pain down to a low roar. Gabapentin is the best I have found for the pain.
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gabapentin for Peripheral Neuropathy: I have a c6-c7 compressed disk that has been causing severe arm pain. The pain medicines didn't help at all but after being prescribed gabapentin the pain has completely dissappeared.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Peripheral Neuropathy: This medicine helps me a lot. I have also found a good side effect from the drug. I feel much better and more active and motivated.
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gabapentin for Peripheral Neuropathy: I have been taking Gabapentin for approximately 18 months. The reason for this is following "botched" surgery, I developed a haematoma 5.5cms. I had further surgery to remove the haematoma as it was lodged in my abdominal wall. I have been left with a neuroma and neuropathic pain. The only side effects I seem to have suffered are a gain in my weight and I cannot drink alcohol as it makes me feel sick but the drug has brought me tremendous relief from pain.
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gabapentin for Epilepsy: the dr gave me gabapentin to go along with my keppra for seizures and migranes. i have gained about 20 pounds in 5 months. still really helps not to be so shakey all the time.
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gabapentin for Hot Flashes: Have suffered hot flushes for 20 years as a side effect of Amitrypline. Gabapentine definitely reduces the severity of the flushes, although not stopping them completely.
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gabapentin for Persisting Pain -- Shingles: I HAVE DEGENERATIVE HIP JOINTS AND I LIVE BECAUSE OF THIS DRUG WITHOUT PAIN!
I TAKE IT 3 TIMES A DAY[800MG] AND CAN WALK AND DO EVERYTHING!
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gabapentin for Persisting Pain -- Shingles: I was having horrible tingling and pain in my legs and feet because of Diabetes. But I took 1 pill, and within a few hours the pain and tingling were gone, I felt more relaxed and calm, it's wonderful! I feel normal!
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gabapentin for Persisting Pain -- Shingles: I started trying gabapentin for fibromyalgia and it has worked really well - I had been on small doses of amitriptyline but that was awful - made me feel stunned in the morning. Gabapentin, on the other hand, has a shorter half-life and I wake feeling OK.
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gabapentin for Epilepsy: I was prescribed gabapentin for seizures I have pretty bad fibroylgia and ibsd as soon as I started taking this my ibsd is gone after living with this foul disease for 20 yrs.
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