- Lyrica 6th October 2006
... daily. I thought that Mamakitkat perhaps is taking neurontin which is taken in much larger doses. It is helping ... and that is the important thing but then Neurontin worked as well but with more side effects. Thanks...
... Pooby.. you are right.. she is taking Neurontin .. Sorry for the misinformation on that. I had the ... took one tablet to give me serious effects, where Neurontin took 4 days to get really bad.
It's a miracle...
- Post-Fusion: Is Pain-Free A Possibility? 3rd October 2006
... place cervical vs. lumbar or my age, I am taking neurontin now & at least I am almost pain free until 11AM. ...
- I keep hearing cracking and popping in my back... 2nd October 2006
... ex's lil stunt? Sorry if you had said this earlier, neurontin ya know. I think I woudl want my doc to check me out...
- Any travel advice? 1st October 2006
... up with nerve pain in my legs and my feet. I'm on Neurontin (HATE IT!) and I still take a Vicodin 7.5 or two every...
- Afraid 29th September 2006
... Unfortunately my pain says UGHHHHHHH. the doc said to try Neurontin because the pain may be from the nerve at L3-L4 being...
... have nerve damage after last surgery, I take 2400 mg neurontin a day along with ES vicodin, flexiril and pamalor ... get too discouraged already. Hang in there, if the neurontin works you shouldn't have too much trouble with work...
... I just got switched to Lyrica after being on Neurontin for a year. Lyrica is not giving me the side effects ... pain relief. Mind you the fact that I had been on Neurontin for a year is probably why the Lyrica is not affecting...
... Asthma attack in a couple of years. So I hope the Neurontin works. I just told my principal that I'd be back...
... I wonder about you being switched to Neurontin . Lyrica is a more potent form of neurontin without ... the side effects. The main side effect of Neurontin is dizziness and sleepiness. The two drugs are suppose...
- leg/feet swelling after spine surgery 27th September 2006
... BMP for my lumbar fusion back on 4/18. I also tried Neurontin and Lyrica and had "horrific" swelling. IT was all...
... swelling. I did knwo about your swelling issues with the neurontin , I figures mine was from the neurotin, but now I wonder...
- Back to work after fusion - ouch!!! Pt.2 26th September 2006
... me off Lortab, so I only get 2 a day. I am also on Neurontin and soma. The Soma makes me sleepy so I only take...
- TLIF surgery last week 25th September 2006
... worse then MRI showed). what does that mean?
I am on neurontin 3x, valium 5mg3x, and 2 5mg perc every 3 -4 hours...
... on the meds making you stupid, I'm on 2400 mgs of neurontin a day, It biggest side effect for me is the forgetfullness...
... stress and that will make your recovery harder. Your neurontin is a low dose, you may need to talk to your doc about ... I am almost 11 months post op, I take 2400 mg of neurontin , ES Vicodin
(750 mg) 3 times a day, 10mg flexiril...
- 5 mo. post fusion update 23rd September 2006
... some nerve pain. I'm at 30 mg Oxy CR and 2700 mg Neurontin - both have been helping tremendously.
And by...
- mobility 21st September 2006
... sounds like nerve pain. Are you on anything like Neurontin or Topomax? I had pain in my feet (still do) but ... Neurontin has helped me tremendously. Best of luck-Suzy-Q...
- Back to work after fusion - ouch!!! 18th September 2006
... hurting so bad) and I'm working my way up to 2700 mg. of Neurontin . No p/t.......not even suggested at this point....
... hurting so bad) and I'm working my way up to 2700 mg. of Neurontin . No p/t.......not even suggested at this point.
...
- HELP.......please!!! 16th September 2006
... to discuss trying a nerve pain medication.. such as Neurontin , Lyrica or Topamax.. these are nerve meds that can...
... your situation! I had the same sypmtoms you did and Neurontin and very gentle PT has helped that part go away. I...
- Lyrica 13th September 2006
... After a year on Neurontin my new PM Neurologist is switching me to Lyrica. ... effects.
I believe that you can get swelling with Neurontin as well but that has never happened to me. Initially ... best. I just hope that Lyrica works. I can't take Neurontin at the doses I need during the day as it makes me ... stairs I get pain in my left leg. Since I only take Neurontin at night I wonder if the Lyrica will enable me to...
... Post fusion surgery I tried the Neurontin and Lyrica for nerve pain in my left leg.
I can ... not take Neurontin (garapaten) nor the Lyrica. I had swelling all over ... the hospital twice looking for blood clots.
The Neurontin actually made me feel like I had the flu too, I was...
- how much meds should I be taking 12th September 2006
... I'm not sureif I miseed it but have you ever tried neurontin , it is used especially for the treatment of nerve ... have severe nerve damage and have taken 2400 mgs of neurontin since this past nov. it has given me enough relief ... problem.
Find a new PM or approach him about the neurontin it can't hurt to try if you haven't it yet.
Good...
... I take neurontin for my leg pain, Ambien cr to help me sleep, Tens...
- 3 Month Post-Op- Disappointed! 11th September 2006
... because of the type of pain I am having despite the Neurontin and oxy increases. Big fat bummer!
Carol, Lorie...
... very fortunate that I am tolerating my pain meds ( Neurontin and Oxy CR) very well. I have been feeling so much...
- New thread about back pain/Cymbalta 9th September 2006
... see some of his old wife back! I am still taking the neurontin 2400mg at night and I do take Ambien to help me sleep...
- back pain on right side only 7th September 2006
... going to find through a brain scan, they have me on neurontin right now, dont like it, makes me feel kind of fuzzy...
- fusion ? 7th September 2006
... medication like Lyrica which is 6 times more potent than Neurontin . My neurologist is switching me to it at the present...
- Stabbing pains in my toe/foot 6th September 2006
... Are you taking anything for it currently such as Neurontin , etc? Either way, you need to talk to your doctor...
- sleeping after spine surgery 6th September 2006
... mornings now but I take a 8 hour flexeril and 2400MG of Neurontin all before bedtime so the 6-7 hours of sleep I get...
- Neurontin dosage question 5th September 2006
... few days to a week to get the full effects of the neurontin . But dont' hesitate to call the doc, don't suffer...
... day long. :(
This is almost my fourth week taking Neurontin and up until the past week it seemed to be helping ...
I am still taking percocet and valium. This neurontin has given me such awful short term memory, I have...
- My computer has blown up with my fusion! 3rd September 2006
... with all the sitting so I'll ask about upping the neurontin (still at 3 x 300). I saw a thread in the Pain Management...
... the a/i works, let me know. I asked about upping my neurontin dosage; my feet have been numb/cold again and he said...
... right behind you...:D
I'm taking elavil with the neurontin , plus walking everyday again and my feet feel much ... work doctor reamed me out about "all" my meds (3x300 neurontin , 2 elavil, 1 piroxicam and a partridge in a pear tree...
- Arachnoiditis Anyone Else? 2nd September 2006
... been horrendous. I am currently being switched from neurontin to Lyrica. I have read that a lot of cases of non...
- Anyone else fight depression on a regular basis? 2nd September 2006
... a building fell on me. I am on 2400mgs nightly of Neurontin , hydrocodone(maybe 3-4 a day) and Skelaxin for muscle...
- Re: 4 weeks;fusion..very happy..ALMOST SCARE IIII 1st September 2006
... bone and that is what hurts. I asked about taking neurontin to help, he said ONLY if burning or numbness is apparent...
- Nerve pain 30th August 2006
... t know what is available where you are but I take Neurontin for nerve pain and absolutly can't sleep without Ambien...
... nerve, if indeed any nerve is entrapped.
I take Neurontin , but I have no pinched, compressed or entrapped nerves ... .which I had a long long time before I had OA.
Neurontin will mask specific nerve pains but not everyone has ... sign of vascular problems or diabetic problems.
So Neurontin may or may not be what you would need.
You NEED a...
- Post Fusion Update - Got My CT and Myelogram Results 29th August 2006
... post op tomorrow and still have to take 2400MG of Neurontin for my right side. Hope he has some good answers for...
- Sciatic Pain Post-op 29th August 2006
... which I think has helped some bit. I also am on Neurontin for the nerve pain...makes a difference with the leg...
... walk short distances many times a day. I am also on Neurontin , but don't feel much relief from that. I will try...
- Frustrated & Upset 29th August 2006
... started gentle stretching with the PT and still take Neurontin for nerve pain. I started at 800mg post op and I am...
...
I have had the nerve pain since nov. I'm on the neurontin 2400mg, with ES vicodin, flexiril & pamalor, it does...
- EMG/Spinal stenosis 29th August 2006
... medications, I have been on a number of medications from neurontin , cymbalta, ultram, oxycodone, zonegram (spelling?...
- Could it be diskogenic pain? 29th August 2006
... night helped me a lot in the a.m. Did you try the Neurontin yet? That works for nerve pain also. Just a few...
... op I guess I am good to go on that... as far as the Neurontin I have not been back to my dr to talk about that yet...
- spine post op, pain meds, and memory 27th August 2006
... killers... I took myself off everything besides the Neurontin . And it is still happening. I think it is a combination...
... before, my hubby was the forgetful one then. I take neurontin and it has that side effect, combined with all the...
... valium but it has gotten so much worse since I added neurontin to the mix.
I'm sorry that you are going through...
... others have thought they were losing it too!
I took Neurontin for about 6 months, and this was about 2 years ago...
... physical therapy around the same time I started taking Neurontin and I swear the people there must think I am an air...
- Starting to hurt really bad!!!!! Fusion 8/15 25th August 2006
... and did help to avoid more meds for pain. I do take neurontin for my nerve pain and it does help alot.
It does...
- Pain after Microdiscectomy 24th August 2006
... your head?:) One more thing... Ask your dr. about Neurontin ... that has helped me and several people on this...
- Where should I turn to? 23rd August 2006
... to cortisone), 2 orthopedic doctors
* Have taken neurontin , Vioxx, Bextra, Mobic, Ibuprofen, relafen, you name...
- upcoming disectomy - worried 23rd August 2006
... and valium for muscle spasms. I continue to take Neurontin and now I'm on an ANSAID again for nerve inflammation...
- Scar Tissue.. Now what? 22nd August 2006
... nerve can be released. [[COLOR="Silver"]removed]. Neurontin is also the drug choice for scar tissue. I hope it...
- How much walking should I be doing? 21st August 2006
... I've had a slow recovery regardless and started on neurontin after 8 months, but finally starting to feel normal ... in my tailbone)and walking takes it away. I take neurontin 3 x 300 every day, an occasional motrin, and Feldene...
- Worried and frustrated about post op sciatica 20th August 2006
... on.
Also, are you on any nerve meds.. such as Neurontin or Lyrica? If not, that might be something for you...
... well for my 1st 6 weeks. I had nerve pain but the Neurontin was covering it. I had oxy and I was remarkable comfortabl...
... every week when I go in-not just the PA. He upped my neurontin from 1600 to 2400mg. My feet are so much better today...
- Post Fusion - And the pain jumps from place to place... 20th August 2006
... talk to your Dr. about trying the nerve meds, like neurontin , lots of what your describing might be nerve pains...
- Best anti-inflammatory? 19th August 2006
... advil. I am also icing of course and I am on 900mg of Neurontin a day. Any helpful hints would be greatly apprieciated...
- PT at 4 weeks-anyone else??? 18th August 2006
... over by a truck! I have taken Lortab and 200MG of Neurontin (am taking 1600mg at bedtime usually) and still feel...
- Degenerative Disc Disease 18th August 2006
... breakthrough pain, zanaflex to help me sleep at night and neurontin for numbness and tingling in my hands and fingers...
... breakthrough pain, zanaflex to help me sleep at night and neurontin for numbness and tingling in my hands and fingers...
- Sciatica question... 17th August 2006
... Saw my doc yesterday and she put me on Gabapentin ( Neurontin ) 100 mg or up to 400 mg 4x a day. So far all it does...
... MRI then you will know for sure what is going on.
Neurontin has been a life saver for me. I am on 2400 mg a day...
... this week. Am still on 600-800 ibuprofen/day and 400 neurontin . From what you say maybe I should be on a much higher ... dose of neurontin . It just doesn't seem to be cutting the pain much...
... Hey Cato- I was on 800 mg neurontin for 3 months and after surgery at L4/L5/S1 to replace...
... here: today I saw my doc again and she has boosted my neurontin from 400 to 600 mg/day and added tylenol with codeine...
... pain. So far the new meds - tylenol w/codeine and neurontin - have not produced any great results. Another day...
- 8 Weeks Post - Revision Fusion Update 16th August 2006
... severe stenosis and weakness and so on. I agree the Neurontin has been very helpful for my nerve pain. I know I...
- 4 weeks post op-catching up! Good News! 16th August 2006
... home to stetch the nerves back out. Doc also upped my Neurontin from 800MG to 1600mg. Its a little better everyday...
... body says ouch we need to rest, rest too.
That neurontin is a welcome friend, I'm on 2400 mg a day, I still...
- Any good news out there re: surgery? 16th August 2006
... Just constant pain-we upped the neurontin and the PT has given me some excersises to gently...
- Need advice. Has anyone every had this? 15th August 2006
... depressed from all the medications? I'm on Norco, valium, neurontin , etc Thanks, Terri...
- After a microdiscectomy ? 13th August 2006
... tends to get worse at the end of the day. I started Neurontin about a month ago and seems to help somewhat. I also...
- had discogram now told i need fusion 11th August 2006
... Hiii98,
As far as the meds go... Have you tried Neurontin ? I was put on it about a month ago and it has helped ... not take my pain meds any more... Just advil and Neurontin and have a clearer head also!:) It makes you tired...
- Looks Like Surgery 11th August 2006
... oxycontin 60 md/day, vicodine for breakthrough, and neurontin , I'm still in a lot of pain - walking like an upright...
- Post-fusion/laminectomy Nerve Issues 10th August 2006
... what if anything are you taking for nerve pain?
Neurontin , more for my twitchiness than anything else. Otherwise...
- CT update good & bad 10th August 2006
... Hi,
Thanks to both of you. I take 2400 mg neurontin a day along with ESvicodin, flexiril & pamalor. I...
- Severe leg cramps post surgery 9th August 2006
... pain (my nerve pain started with aches in my feet and Neurontin has helped me tremendously at a very low dose, too...
- Question about laminectomy pain 8th August 2006
... really upset nerves right now. I'm taking a drug ( Neurontin ) just to deal with that pain (which is very different...
- Feeling Hurt - was Have you Ever? 7th August 2006
... approach right now. He gave me a new prescription, neurontin , to relieve the nerve irritation. Anyone familiar...
- L5 S1 fusion ...from Italy 4th August 2006
... about the spelling or your English. I have to take Neurontin for nerve pain and we lovingly call this drug 'Morontin...
... Sorry Suzy...this neurontin ...you can buy it without presciption? My husband is...
... neurontin is perscription only....
... zeroman, thank you..I got some information on that neurontin , how it works after a spinal surgery? We've got this...
... to work.. if you can take the time off.. do it.
Neurontin is indeed by perscription only here in the US. It...
- numbness question 4th August 2006
... numbness has gone away but still have some pain. I take Neurontin for the nerve pain which has worked really well for...
- Post surgery constipation and straining 3rd August 2006
... flexeril, zanaflex are some) and nerve pain meds ( neurontin is one) dont do this as far as Im aware....
- post fusion questions L4 through S1 2nd August 2006
... gonna wish for time to relax. I can't remember (darn neurontin ) if your wearing a brace now or not, but if you are...
- Hardware removal and pain 2nd August 2006
... I to have tried Topamax and neurontin and Gabapentine, nothing but side effects from them...
- Just sounding off 1st August 2006
... unable to walk any distance.
I believe that my Neurontin dosage has got to be upped to deal with the pain....
... surgery last nov. I'm still in daily pain, I too am on neurontin , 2400 mg a day, plus ES vicodin, flexiril & pamalor...
- Anyone have experience with Neurontin? 31st July 2006
... Hi -
I started taking neurontin at 300 mg/day 5 weeks ago. The first 2 days I felt ... like I haven't slept a wink. Sort of funny since neurontin , oxycodone (my pain med), and valium (for spasms) ... and signs of serious complications several times - neurontin can be a real bad drug for some folks so you've got...
... Hi,
I have been on neurontin since nov. I take 2400 mg. now but started out on...
... I take Neurontin .
BUT not for my back or anything related to my skeletal ... began getting reactions so the Neuro switched me to Neurontin about year 2000 or 2001. can't remember which year ... board here has a lot of info in threads concerning Neurontin cuz it's prescribed for a lot neuropathy problems ... .
Yes Neurontin does a good job of masking the electrical burning ... during the day if the pain is drastic.
Remember Neurontin is just a pain masker and does not cure your real ... back of me was not driveing crazy. Then I read the Neurontin can have such effects so I cut down my dosage and ... mirrow paranoia left.
Oh I definately appreciate my Neurontin .. I really gotta have it or the pain gets ovewhelming...
... I've been on neurontin for a couple of years now. I take 400mg Am and afternoon...
... I took Neurontin for over a year's time and had no side effects whatsoever...
... for posting this question! I was just prescribed Neurontin today and was starting to look for information as...
... much sooner. Does anyone else have the experience of Neurontin taking so long to start helping with pain? Thanks...
- Medication 27th July 2006
... m going to try to live a "normal" day today,(with neurontin ) and see how I do tonight. The pain is always much...
- Foot numbness after Fusion 27th July 2006
... sensations are all over my left leg. I am taking Neurontin (600 mg/day) because the numbness is only part of...
- Here we go again ! 27th July 2006
... 2-3 spondy, and possibly a lifetime on 2400 mg. of neurontin and other pain killers for life. I can't begin to...
- horseback riding with bum disks? 26th July 2006
... another pill. At least I can walk now. I'm on 800mg neurontin 2X/day and my second epidural might be working a bit...
- how long for pain meds (3 weeks post op) 21st July 2006
... this past Nov., I am still on meds. I take 2400 mg. neurontin , Es vicodin every 4-6 hrs., flexiril 10 mg. evey 8...
- lowback,right hip and leg pain 16th July 2006
... all that you have already tried to fix it. I take Neurontin for my nerve pain and it is my saviour.
Some people...
- Post Laminectomy w Fusion Leg Pain 15th July 2006
... Has your surgeon put you on Neurontin ? I know that some cannot tolerate it but it is the ... had severe nighttime leg pain for over 18 months and Neurontin is the only medication that has helped. Wouldn't...
... person within one hour and we decided to try me on Neurontin . He was not at all surprised that I would have this...
- results of lower back x-ray 13th July 2006
... level. or if they know its nerve pain they might try neurontin or another nerve med. but if its caused by muscle...
- ALIF Fusion 5 weeks ago and still in pain 12th July 2006
... of pain or problem,I take vicidon for the pain and Neurontin 300mg 3 time daily for nerve damage.I hope that I...
... leg since nov, two level fusion. I take 2400 mg of neurontin , Es vicodin every 4-6 hrs., flexiril every 8 hrs....
- Suzy-Q and Post Fusion Update 10th July 2006
... extent of the problem.
And then I increased my neurontin dose to 600 mg/day yesterday. I feel much better...
... excellent muscle recovery. I will stay at the 600 mg/day neurontin level until my next visit (in 4 weeks). I can start...
- Entire foot numbness and Hip dysfunction 7th July 2006
... doc on the 24 th to see what he says he put me on neurontin until then for the leg pain. :)...
- Post Op Occupation Query 7th July 2006
... and can lay down when I need to. I just started on neurontin , and so far it seems to be good for me (plus I'm certainly...
