- what Pt said 23rd January 2007
... retaining water. I'm not convinced that it is not the Neurontin or Skelaxin causing it. I see the ortho Wed. Anyway...
- Lyrica 23rd January 2007
... the brain so you don't know your in pain basically. Neurontin works rather well for me. It doesn't take all the...
- BAD night tonight 22nd January 2007
... pain factor.
Don't suppose that increase in the Neurontin could be flaring you up in anyway do you? I know...
- calf pain a new one for me 22nd January 2007
... and foot pain post-op as well. The Dr. put me on Neurontin and it worked like a champ.
Take care and I hope...
... failed back' patient, and have permanent nerve damage. Neurontin does work for some people, as do injections. Neither...
... failed back' patient, and have permanent nerve damage. Neurontin does work for some people, as do injections. Neither...
- Side effects from Meds. 20th January 2007
...
Skelaxin, 2400 mg per day
Gabapentin ( Neurontin generic), 1800 mg per day
Dextroamphetamine...
... dr. and pharmacy. They both say it is probably the Neurontin causing my pain. So I cut in half. I feel a little...
... I dunno. Just tryin to help.
I am allergic to Neurontin and Lyrica. My body had horrific reactions to them...
... HI,
Sorry for butting in here but I am on 2700 mg neurontin , could you maybe go into detail about the pain your ... about a month ago. I never thought of it being the neurontin . I have been on it for over a year now. I also take...
... cramps in my feet now. I do want to mention that the neurontin does have the side effect of forgetfullness, I HATE...
- Pain Med Update 19th January 2007
... times a day (down from 4), but am not on Lyrica or Neurontin .
I hope we both do well on our med changes, but...
... until the pain is too much. I'm on Skelaxin and Neurontin also....
... afraid of being dependent on it. I am also prescribed Neurontin 900 mg per day, however I am not taking it...I can...
- 5 weeks post op 19th January 2007
... pain I had before surgery. It never ends. I'm on Neurontin , Skelaxin and Darvocet and still in pain. I see...
- left foot burning, hurts to touch it! 18th January 2007
... different from the original pain. I am on 2700 mg a day of neurontin for my nerve pain but mine is permanent from the nerve...
... crap are really the anti siezure type of meds like neurontin or one of the many others in this particular group...
... without nerve meds, as am probably allergic to the both neurontin and lyrica.
I am now almost 9 months. I still have...
- Does a Tens Unit mean no pain meds? 17th January 2007
... as time passes. Are you on any nerve pain meds like neurontin or lyrica? I'm assuming your having nerve pain? please...
... nerve root due to long term compression. I went the Neurontin route, and was taking very large doses with only minimal...
... as time passes. Are you on any nerve pain meds like neurontin or lyrica? I'm assuming your having nerve pain? please...
- 4 1/2months post op TLIF w/screws and rods 17th January 2007
... 1800 mg of Skelaxin for the muscle pain and 2400mg of Neurontin . Still in pain. I don't know when the pain will...
- Update on finding new Dr. 17th January 2007
... that has to count for something.
I have had my neurontin upped one more pill, now up to 2700mg a day and also...
- Higher Dose Lyrica 15th January 2007
... I had been on Neurontin for year when I was switched to Lyrica. Initially ... Other than that I am fine. Remember I had a year on Neurontin so I was use to the dizzy and sleepy side effects...
- Post Surgery numbness/weakness 13th January 2007
... doctor for one of the many nerve pain meds out there, neurontin , lyrica etc. they can help you thru the painful part...
- Will the pain ever go? 13th January 2007
... Darvocet. I don't notice it helping. I'm on 1800 mg of Neurontin and 2400 mg of Skexin. You know what happens with...
- Lots of questions....can anyone help? 10th January 2007
... wonderful, confusing world of back pain! I've been on Neurontin for a couple of years. Wether it helps or not is hard...
- How on earth are we suppose to deal with all of this? Anyone? 10th January 2007
... it was determined to be my nerves. I was put on Neurontin , it has worked miracles for me, no more of the burning...
- Skelaxin 9th January 2007
... 2400mg per day. I also am taking 1800mg of Gapapentin ( Neurontin ). I take Ultram too. I'm still in pain. But,...
- Need help in understanding my MRI report.... 8th January 2007
... Yes. I am on Neurontin , Vicodin, and Ultracet. I have been taking these meds...
- Microdiscectomy/ post-op 7th January 2007
... recovery for me because I was/am unable to take the Neurontin to help calm the damage nerve down.
On several post...
- Microdiscectomy L4 L5 Nov 22 06 7th January 2007
... alot like I had after my surgery and my Dr. put me on Neurontin . That med for me was a blessing.
I hope not, but...
... of surgery did you have and when? I did try the Neurontin when I was in the throes of pain and all it seemed...
... sleep. Just a thought, but have you tried to take the neurontin at bedtime? That's what I had to end up doing. Otherwise...
- Neurotin - weird informtion and questions 6th January 2007
... Neurontin is definitely scary. My dh was on it last year and...
... Hi Everyone,
I have been on neurontin for over a year now, I can't imagine how I would have ... understand how that could make you concerned, is the neurontin helping the pain? if so then try not to concentrate ... comforting for you to know that my cousin has been on neurontin for 7 years with no side effects, it's used for his...
... have you on and what are you up to so far? Typically Neurontin doesn't work until you are at the full dosage. If...
... My sister is bi-polar, and has been on neurontin before, although she isn't on it at this time.
...
... foot. I take the oxy and perc for back pain and the neurontin to try and help with the nerve pain.
If your dr...
- 1 Month Post Op PLIF L4-S1 Dr. Visit 6th January 2007
... pain? I had that awful burning pain as well, and the neurontin worked great for me.
Do what makes you feel safe...
- Post Surgery Pain 5th January 2007
... of 06. I am currently taking vicodin, relafen, and neurontin for pain although, in all honesty, I don't know how ... much the neurontin is helping. My question is how long will I have this...
... many that have and found some relief with it.
The neurontin may be helping you more than you think. Many don ... reduce the other meds you are taking.
I can't take neurontin , as I am one of those that had serious adverse reaction...
... and muscle pain on both sides of the scar. I'm on Neurontin 1800 mg, Skelaxin 2400mg and Ultram ER 300 mg. With ... I should have any pain at all. I also thought the Neurontin is not working. But like a previous post said, we...
- about neurontin? 2nd January 2007
... I've been on 1500 mg of neurontin for months and have been an occasional drinker with...
- Terrible pain in neck and thoractic area 2nd January 2007
... blades. You can wear three at a time. I also take Neurontin and Skelaxin. Also recuperating from fusion surgery...
- Horrible Leg Pain Following Lumbar Fusion 1st January 2007
... leg, but it should go away. He also prescribed me Neurontin for the nerve pain, which has been a great help the...
- Disc-o-gram question 29th December 2006
... and that is without nerve meds (can't take Lyrica or Neurontin ). Actually felt fantastic until almost 7 months...
- Results from Dr. visit wednesday 29th December 2006
... an EMG and something
else (can't remember what, neurontin ) I really can't stand the thought of all of that again...
... morophine does not work well for me either. I can't take Neurontin , and Lyrica.. Im sure the list goes on... but if I...
- Lyrica and weight gain??? 27th December 2006
... any other nerve pain/repair meds besides Lyrica or Neurontin ?? (I have been on both). I been in recovery for an...
... just won't work for me!! :-) Maybe I can try the Neurontin again. I dont' know, I have another month on the...
... than either on their own.
As for the Lyrica, both Neurontin and Lyrica's side effects usually subside after the...
... combination for weight gain. Funny thing is I was on Neurontin for a year. For the first 9 months I gained weight...
- Lumbar fusion...right leg nerve damage....need some encouraging words! 26th December 2006
... diagonosed with RSD. I am currently taking 600 mg neurontin in am and 300 mg noon and night. As well as 40mg of...
- Reply to "Here we go again" 24th December 2006
... I have my son home for a few weeks. I have had my neurontin increased to 2700 mg a day and have been taking a...
- true healing time? 22nd December 2006
... around my fusion area in the Cervical. I used to take Neurontin for the nerve pain, but my insurance started making...
- Went to new Pain Management Dr. 21st December 2006
... Sage,
Haven't you been on Neurontin or Lyrica or Topamax? I believe that out of the three ... the least effective of the three. Lyrica is like Neurontin with less side effects. Nerve pain does not respond...
... of my missing information:
Yes, I have been on neurontin ...that stuff is dangerous....made me so stupid I went...
- Has anyone had any experience with Lyrica for nerve damage pain? 18th December 2006
... land all day and night. Pain was still there. The Neurontin worked best for me for the nerve pain.
Happy holiday...
- can back cause foot and ankle pain 18th December 2006
... like I had slight sprain in it.
My Dr. put me on Neurontin for that and the leg pain, amazingly in my case, it...
- UPDATE.. Back, Neck, Pain, ETC. 16th December 2006
... called Skelaxin 800 mg. She wants me to increase the Neurontin to 600 mg three times a day. So that is 1800 a day...
... called Skelaxin 800 mg. She wants me to increase the Neurontin to 600 mg three times a day. So that is 1800 a day...
- Post Disc Replacement Complications 15th December 2006
... and could last 5 mos. - 1 yr. I was taken off of Neurontin and put on Lyrica 75mg then increased to 150 mg (2xday ... ). I went off of Lyrica and back on Neurontin to see if it helps....
... I understand what you are feeling. They put me on Neurontin and I had a very adverse reaction with severe muscle ... not high on my list of wants. If the Lyrica and Neurontin aren't working for you, you might ask them to try...
... I understand what you are feeling. They put me on Neurontin and I had a very adverse reaction with severe muscle ... not high on my list of wants. If the Lyrica and Neurontin aren't working for you, you might ask them to try...
- Strange Joint Aches- Part of the Same Old Pain? 8th December 2006
... done with the Cymbalta, it will leave me with just Neurontin , Toprol (beta blocker), Simvastatin (cholesterol)...
- Inspiration wanted!! 8th December 2006
... Before the back surgery I started with Tramadol and Neurontin . After a while the pain got like breathing to me...
- new med and interesting info about mri 8th December 2006
... chemistry (I am very thin and small) I am currently using Neurontin (for the nerve pain -100mg one or 2 a day), 5 mg....
- a failure in my own success 5th December 2006
... day depending on activity level) and 2400 mgs. of Neurontin at night.
You have had so many struggles the last...
- how much pain meds do you take 5th December 2006
... I've been taking 300 mg of Neurontin since June. Now I'm on Ultracet extended release...
- Numbness in upper back 4th December 2006
... surgery I had started therapy. See your dr. I take Neurontin for the pain....
- Hi everyone, new member 3rd December 2006
... well, only mine came after surgery. Dr. put me on Neurontin (gabapentin is the generic name) and that has worked...
- help!!! options for DDD?? 2nd December 2006
... Wendy:
I've been on Motrin, Neurontin (I have sciatica) from herniation, and valium, (Vicodin...
- Dang it! Grrr...Why Won't this pain go away? 30th November 2006
... The pain, maybe you need a nerve pain type med like neurontin ?
I hope you find relief soon.
God Bless
...
- How do I know if spinal fusion is the right surgical procedure? 30th November 2006
... back on track. I still have some pain-I still take Neurontin while the nerve pain calms down, but I am feeling...
- Positive effects Of Lyrica 28th November 2006
... side effect and that is weight gain. After a year on Neurontin I lost 17 lbs of the early weight gain. Now guess ... gaining weight, I will just go back to my nighttime Neurontin dosage of 1600mg. Lyrica is Neurontin without the...
... it to help. I recently stopped Lyrica and went to Neurontin . When I stopped, I was taking Lyrica 150MG twice ... lot. It has been about a month since I switched to Neurontin and most of these problems have dissapeared. Some ... the back pain was much worse while I changed drugs. Neurontin helps the pain, but it also takes a lot of it to help ... 300MG pill, around noon. I am interested in how much Neurontin others take, and how it helps them. I will search...
- You guys are scaring me!!! 26th November 2006
... I spend on my butt or standing, the better. I take neurontin 900 mg a day plus 50 mg of elavil. I am a triathlete...
- Take a moment. Help. Pain never controlled. 25th November 2006
... physiatrist (she liked giving injections). Anyway, I was on Neurontin (helped), and Celebrex (helped alot since Vioxx off...
- Life: 1 year after PLIF L5-S1 21st November 2006
... 2-25 mg. amitriptylene and 3 x 300 mg gabapentin ( neurontin ), plus feldene (an a/i) that doesn't seem to help...
- Hey Tammy! are you out there? 21st November 2006
... instead and see if that helps.
Remember I can't take Neurontin or Lyrica.. those really bad swelling episodes with...
- Pain meds: kind and dosages/ Questions for postop visit 19th November 2006
... pain (still do) so I was/am taking 2700 mg/day of Neurontin .
What I remember my doc telling me was that Percocet ... problem. I did that back in Sept. I still take the Neurontin and I still take the occasional Vicodan. I am usually...
- Chebird and Zeroman!!! 15th November 2006
... also play a huge role in this.
They have you on Neurontin and Lyrica at the same time? Hmm. that's the first...
- UPDATE - Good and Unknowns 13th November 2006
... flared up badly a few times.
I can't take Lyrica or Neurontin .. I have serious adverse reactions to them. The doctor...
- spinal stenosis w/ muscle spasms 13th November 2006
... to reach something a few weeks ago. I have taken Neurontin for 3 yrs, which has helped with nerve pain, but not...
- Suzy-Q Report- Some Good, Some ...Not So Good 12th November 2006
... problem is likely our attempt to reduce my dose of Neurontin . We have put it back up to 2700 mg/day and the worst...
- Im So Ticked Off 7th November 2006
... I can't remember my name half the time due to the neurontin , that does come in handy sometimes tho, lol.
I...
- Why is this taking so long? 7th November 2006
... severe nerve pain after first surgery and was put onto Neurontin which made me gain nearly 30kg. My surgeon wanted...
- Help! Surgery caused permanent nerve damage -- should I sue? 6th November 2006
... Unfortunately there are no guarantees. I take Neurontin for the nerve pain. Not sure if it helps or not....
... surgery. (I do have an occassional good day). I take Neurontin every day but still am on vicodin and occassionally...
- sacroiliac strain, pain 6th November 2006
... injection in the SI joint (in-office). I started neurontin 3x300 for weakness in both legs at the same time....
... like lyrica or cymbalta, or anti-siezure drugs like neurontin . I had bad reaction to lyrica and neurontin, but cymbalta...
- Bottom of foot burning? 3rd November 2006
... Barbara, Wow I hope you feel better. I've been on neurontin since I think February. I dont know if it would help...
... course of treatment that will benefit you. As for the Neurontin you are taking, there is a new, and from the literature ... also manufactured by the same company that makes the neurontin ) called Lyrica. It is a wonder drug. I started to...
- Steroid Injection 31st October 2006
... not a pain management doctor, but he did prescribe neurontin for me before and after the second shot.After the...
- Sciatica after lumbar fusion? 24th October 2006
... feet/toes. I believe mine is mainly from scar tissue. Neurontin has helped tremendously (I found out just how much ... as well as walking a few times a day. I started the neurontin 6 months postop, certainly not a cure-all, but makes...
- Sciatic-like pain after injury 22nd October 2006
... medication actually work for this pain? I've had neurontin , naproxen, tramadol, you name it... Nothing works...
... to death. ;) So far the laundry list includes: Neurontin , Tramadol, Darvon-N, Talwin, Meloxicam, Celebrex and...
- questions about fusion/lyrica 20th October 2006
... is still aching sometimes but I also take 2400mg of Neurontin for nerve pain at night. It will make her groggy but...
... helping to cut down the pain.
I was previously on Neurontin 1600mg for a year but the side effect of drowsiness ... allow me to take it during the day. Because I was on Neurontin for so long I did not experience any side effects ... Lyrica has less side effects and is more potent than Neurontin . Lyrica is not a narcotic and it is not addictive...
- L-4-L5: What should I expect? 19th October 2006
... really scared. Right now I am on so much codeine and neurontin that I am walking normally without pain - I'm tempted...
... overnite. I am on hydrocodone APAP 5/325 and Gabapentin ( Neurontin - 600 mg) every 4 hours and it seems to do the job...
- Nausea/dizzyness from different brand med... 16th October 2006
... would try here too:
My usual med's are etolac, neurontin & vicodin 5/500 (2 pills-3x's a day). I complained...
- Angry at my Boss 13th October 2006
... would be then. My pain level sitting home and taking Neurontin & Vicoden is still about a 6. I know if I do too...
- Opinions Anyone? 10th October 2006
... screws. I had steroid injections and I was put on Neurontin and it did help the leg pain.
As previously posted...
- I'm fusing!!!!! Best news possible today! 10th October 2006
... said that takes longer to heal and I am still taking Neurontin at night. Next month we will start to gradually taper...
- Neurontin Question 8th October 2006
... for me so far.
I'm so glad your on more than the neurontin , you may want to question your doc on the dosage,...
- Low Back Pain, what is my cause? 8th October 2006
... suggest you get some new meds for your RLS.. such as Neurontin , Lyrica, Topamax, etc. These are offer good results...
- Need to vent about my stupidity! 8th October 2006
... continued after the fusion. The doctor put my on neurontin and after I couple of days, I felt good. well that...
... Technomom,
I'm so sorry your in pain still. How much neurontin are you on, are you taking anything else besides the ... neurontin ? if so what and what is the dosage? If it is nerve...
... but by and large I haven't heard of people being on Neurontin alone.:) I'm on it as well, but in kahoots with...
- Low back pain considering surgery 6th October 2006
... behind my knee that was not bad. I am now on 900 mg of Neurontin , an anti-inflammatory and 6 months of PT. Have had...
... experience. I do have nerve damage and I'm on 2700 mg Neurontin - but I'm danged if I can figure out how a discogram...
