- cross your fingers for me! 7th October 2004
... dosage of Avinza (morphine sulfate), Vicodin, and Neurontin . I was thinking to myself that if the pain wasn't...
- Am I crazy? 6th October 2004
... would just do the lumbar fusion and use meds (like Neurontin and arthritis) with a soft collar for my neck and...
- back from appt 5th October 2004
... my pain continues then I will seek medications like Neurontin and meds similar to vioxx (obv. can't have that one...
- electric pain vs dull pain question 4th October 2004
... the zingers). I talked to my doc and switched to neurontin . It helps my foot pain much better than the tylenol ... pain I experience started out very electic but the neurontin kinda turns it down. I still get the "zingers" as ... calls them. I think of them as buzzing. Anyway, the neurontin really has helped. I hope everyone has a restful...
... surgery and still experience the burning I will request Neurontin again. The first time I used it it didn't work, but...
... bundle of cords and the ends were on fire
so maybe Neurontin will help
i suppose the trick is to be on the drug...
... electric pains before. It is definitely an odd feeling. Neurontin worked post-op for that fuzzy,burning, throbbing,...
- Restless legs 3rd October 2004
... fusion of the lowest lumbar L-5...They have me on Neurontin , and it seemed tohelp, but then the more active I...
... not alone in your restless leg problem. I too am on neurontin , I take 300mg 4 times a day. I have more pain in ... I definitely have some after effects.
How much neurontin are you taking? I am curious how it compares to what...
... Hi all, thanks for your replies. I take 200 mg of neurontin 3x a day. If the med wears off, it feels like I am...
... with the RLS is at night. I just started on 300 of neurontin 4 times a day and had my best night in a while last ... I have those too from time to time as well. The Neurontin seems to be helping me with this as well. It definitely...
... around the house have been very satisfying.
The neurontin definitely affects my mind. I am very sluggish and...
- Sciatica 3rd October 2004
... you could ask for neurontin . It works well for some, others it doesn't, but couldn...
... Ibuprofen never really helped much either. What is neurontin ? I hope this isn't a life long thing either! Good...
... Now I have three, two in lumbar one in cervical. Neurontin is primarily an anti-seizure med, but I work in rehab...
- Different surgery outcomes-PLEASE!!!!! 1st October 2004
... are reading this, I will soon be going to 300mg of Neurontin 4 times a day. I hope you are doing well.
Kaat...
- AlSmith, new diagonsis from Doctor for numbness 28th September 2004
... about it but I will get to learning. As far as my Neurontin , I am also now at 300mg, 3 times a day. I do alright ... some it does not. If you do not get results with Neurontin , there are other options. Gabitril is similar to ... Neurontin and I know there are a few others. Don't give up ... if Neurontin does not work. We all have different physiology so ... me into. There are some who may say it is not the Neurontin , I am a Moron naturally. I guess it is open to debate...
... bad they are.
Seek a second opinion. :)
On the Neurontin , it takes awhile. If you are not feeling loopy, then...
- Zingers? 28th September 2004
... The only error your previous doc could make with Neurontin is not pushing your dose high enough. If it does ... those zingers. I get them in my foot. I started Neurontin about a week and a half ago and now that I am at 300mg...
- 19 year old needs help! 27th September 2004
... couple of routes, like Physical therapy, or meds ( neurontin ). I had good results with my micro at L5-S1, with...
... that it is still in the healing process. Drugs like neurontin may help you. Good luck.
Alan...
- MRI readers Please Help!!!!! 26th September 2004
... know. By the way, I am getting results from 300mg of Neurontin ( Morontin ) three times a day. Today was the best...
- Anyone using Nortriptyline for Pain (Pamelor/Aventyl) 25th September 2004
... boyfriend was put on? He may benefit from a drug called Neurontin . It is supposed to be for seizures but also helps...
... week, with the advice of AlSmith, I started taking Neurontin and it doesn't make me as tired as Pamelor did. Neurontin...
... Angela, how are you doing on the neurontin ? I have some relief but not alot. I am now up to...
... Thanks for your replies. He was on Neurontin for months and it did nothing. Well it did do something ... it made him extremely depressed. In some people the Neurontin can bring on suicidal thoughts. He has been on so...
- Aloha All! 24th September 2004
... treatment plan for me. He wanted me to discontinue my Neurontin cold turkey!!! :) He upped my dosage two weeks prior ... and he then hastily instructed me to stop taking my Neurontin . He must have thought that I was telling him that ... my increased pain was directly related to the Neurontin dosage, I don’t know. I do know now that discontinuing ... the Neurontin was an ill-advised approach to my problem. I am not ... have read and heard that you don’t just stop taking Neurontin anyway. Having my doctor tell me to do this raises ... weeks ago, and that is for another increase in the Neurontin , or another med that might actually work for the pain...
... on the sight and wanted to say I can relate to your Neurontin story. I had a micr-d 5weeks ago and have developed ... ask him to prescribe something. He started me on Neurontin 100mg 3 times a day. Not much help. I had a follow...
... very concerned that they get it right. I do not sell neurontin or anything like it but I was aware of some of the...
... As I said before, I am back to my previous dose of Neurontin and will ask for either an increase or see if he has...
- Leg cramps (long) 24th September 2004
... wasn't worth a surgery. Pain clinic wanted me to try neurontin but I couldn't do it due to my work. That was last...
- Watch out for NBC Nightly News for Artificial Disc Replacement 24th September 2004
... have developed restless legs. They have doubled the neurontin , but as it wears off, feels like I am standing on...
... gone through a lot with your surgeries. I also take Neurontin , but it is not helping. Take care and thanks for...
- Ignorant about sciatica 20th September 2004
... like Ibuprophen. If it gets bad enough, you can try neurontin . These are some good questions to ask your dr. I...
... like Ibuprophen. If it gets bad enough, you can try neurontin . These are some good questions to ask your dr. I...
- Neck & Back Pain - What Doctor to see? 19th September 2004
... prescribed pain pills, anti-inflamatory drugs as well as Neurontin . None of it worked as the herniated disc were inpinging...
- Tingle in toes after 2 level fusion 18th September 2004
... for about four and a half weeks. I just started on neurontin two days ago and am hoping to get some relief....
... AlSmith, how is the neurontin going? Has it helped any? Right now I am desperate...
... you more. Good luck with your pain. I figured the neurontin was worth a try. The Tylenol 3 they gave me did nothing...
- The Cortizone Show made it Worse! 18th September 2004
... Have you tried Neurontin for the nerve pain?
Sometimes people have an allergic...
... and down my leg into my knee. Yes I've been taking Neurontin for the past 8 months plus Lortab and Xnax to sleep...
- Just needed support 18th September 2004
... understand why my pain is so bad. I wish I knew. My neurontin helps, but slows down my brain and speech. The pain...
- Nerve regeneration? 15th September 2004
... from 12 months or more to repair. He started me on Neurontin yesterday. Anyone else have this problem and what...
- Anyone ever take Gabitril for back problems?? 13th September 2004
... MY doctor is switching me from Neurontin to Gabitril. Anyone have any experience with it?...
... management dr told me that it has less side effects than Neurontin but is in the same family .
I was told that they...
... on Gabitril for a few weeks since I"m weaning off Neurontin , but PLEASE keep me posted on how you are doing on...
- Sciatic Nerve 12th September 2004
... sent me to PT and also put me on Amitriptyline and Neurontin . Both meds are helping but the Physiatrist said...
... will ever be pain free. He is upping the dosage of neurontin every couple of mos. so maybe I will get better and...
... enough to be dangerous I guess. I just started the neurontin and amitriptyline today. I had a microdiscectomy...
... you can get some sleep out of the amitriptyline and neurontin . They do not make me the least bit sleepy though ... paradoxical effect I suppose. Anyway the amitrip. and neurontin should help you with sleep , I only wish it did me...
... It was then upped to 50 mgs amitrip . and 300mgs neurontin 3 times a day. I've been on this for 2 mos. and see ... my Dr 9/23 at which time I expect him to up the neurontin . There is a difference now in that nerve pain in my ... do that in the past. Anyway , he slowly upped his neurontin to 3600 mgs per day , I'm taking 900 now. He said...
... Lia, I am on 25mg of ami at bedtime and 100mg of neurontin 3 times a day for 5 days, then I am supposed to up ... get drowsy on meds however after the first dose of neurontin , I was sleepy. It may be because I have been only...
- How to "wean" off Neurontin ?? 11th September 2004
... meds that require gradual and supervised tapering… Neurontin is definitely one of those meds. This is nothing to ... the side effects that may result by tapering off of Neurontin too quickly is a seizure. How severe that may be for...
... seem like a steep taper. Sorry, I am still taking my Neurontin , I am also taking 1800mg a day. Have been for over...
... I weaned off Neurontin , I was taking 2700mg and my doctor changed my medicine ... a lesser nerve pain med. When I tried to come off Neurontin cold turkey MY LEGS went CRAZY!!! I would call my...
- New to board, 4 wks post microdiscectomy 10th September 2004
... too. If it continues to bother you, consider taking Neurontin , which helps block/stabilize some of the nerve pain...
... medication is available to help the symptoms. I take Neurontin and find it very effective on that burning/tingling...
... responses. To answer a few questions, I have not tried Neurontin yet. My doc went on vacation shortly after my surgery...
... at night. I am trying to get my doc to let me try Neurontin , Gabatril, Keppra, Klonopin or a similar drug. I...
... snowboarding and crosscountry skiing. I still take Neurontin for nerve pain in my foot but I am slowly weaning...
... Have you talked to your doctor about anything like Neurontin , Topomax ect for your foot pain. It does not work ... some side effect issues but I had great results from Neurontin . Keep taking care of yourself and if you ever need...
- When sleeping on R side, R hip and R leg hurt and go numb... 9th September 2004
... side at night it roars me awake in moments. I take neurontin for it and find it very helpful....
- Pain Management put me on a new drug today! Anyone Taken It?? 8th September 2004
... effectiveness, side effects, etc. I have been taking Neurontin for a long time, this is also an anti seizure med...
... gabitril that i am currently on.I had been taking neurontin for about the last two years but it really lost its...
... other have said, it's another anti-seizure drug like Neurontin . Hopefully, it will help for you!
Standingman...
... I haven't tried Keppra. I was on Neurontin but had to stop it because of severe edema. I've...
- had 2 and a half level lumbar fusion with hardware leg is number than before 8th September 2004
... they give him so far have done anything (oxycotin, neurontin , celebrex, ultracet). I feel for all of you here,...
... whent to pain management and tried the medication NEURONTIN i have a lot of nerve damage, I'm not saying it will...
... their backs already...
p.s. Oh Rob he has been on Neurontin for quite a while..like taking candy I guess, on methadone...
- thoracic pain - can pain translocate? 6th September 2004
... it as it is an inflamatory. I also take 3600mg of Neurontin and 4000mg of Oxycod a day. Everytime I went to a...
- anyone using White Willow Bark w Celebrex 5th September 2004
... Have you tried Neurontin ?...
... He is on neurontin and celebrex. Has been since the surgery (the neurontin...
- Aloha Haw'n Carl 4th September 2004
... not waiver on my Vicodin dosage…three a day with my Neurontin , like clockwork, it seems to take the edge off of...
- nerve pain again? 3rd September 2004
... could always request a follow up MRI, or try meds like Neurontin . As far as your shoulder areas, well, sounds like...
... wouldn't be surprised if i have another bulge. I tried neurontin after surgery and had a difficult time withit, for...
- Lumbar Fusion Surgery?????Don't do it!!! Please 3rd September 2004
... pecifically for nerve pain, such as topomax, methadone, and neurontin . They work better for some people than opioids and...
- One-Sided Back Pain/Inflammation 1st September 2004
... viral or otherwise).
Has she thought of prescribing Neurontin or something similar for the numbness? I've been ... works, but the side-effects are ROUGH. Upping the Neurontin dosage and eliminating the others takes care of the...
- Help with Thoracic Disc Herniations. 31st August 2004
... upright in a chair I feel fine. I take 4800mg of Neurontin daily, just started Zonagran a few weeks ago and upto ... 100 mg per day, heading to 200-to-300. The Neurontin is very ineffective at this point. I've tried the...
- Disk injury and pregnancy. Advice please!!!! 31st August 2004
... you could be prescribed muscle relaxers and maybe Neurontin (helps with nerve damage, etc.) to help.
It's funny...
- mri results please help 30th August 2004
... your best treatment option. You can also ask about Neurontin . It is an anit-seizure med, but used widely to help...
- New Meds.?? No injections!!! 27th August 2004
... Hi Janice,
Gabapentin is the generic name for Neurontin or is it the other way around? Anyway, it is actually...
- What are us back problem people taking for meds? 26th August 2004
... little pain: I take Advil 3 of them 4 times a day, Neurontin 100mg two times a day, and hydrocodocone 10mg at night...
... even though I at one point put it at over a ten, was Neurontin and Ultraset. My liver metabolizes meds too fast for...
... Have you tried Neurontin for nerve pain?...
... jump off the nearest bridge.
Oh, and yes, I take Neurontin for my nerve pain. It helps, but it makes me loopy...
... told by my doctor, then you were not in pain.
The Neurontin will make you loopy but if you ramp up very slowly...
... to get accamodated to the side effects.
even neurontin (morontin) causes alot of problems for those starting...
... overnight. Don't ever quit cold turkey!!!!
Over 7,ooo mg neurontin per day as well as methadone, I'm lucky to still be...
... symptoms, I am still taking 3 Vicodin and 1800mg of Neurontin (morontin…that’s funny) a day. I don’t consider myself...
... sleepy, and seemed to make my head hurt.... Then on Neurontin ....it gave me horrible headaches and my blood pressure ... Zonegran... it works on the same line as the Keppra, and Neurontin .....and from the beginning I have been taking 5/500mg...
... take 2 to 3 of Dilaudid daily about every 6 hours, Neurontin 300 mg 3 times per day, 1 Celebrex and 1 Flexeril...
... through my days with out my 3 Vicodin and 2400mg of Neurontin a day. I have tried to taper off of the Vicodin but...
- Butt pain after microdiskectomy 25th August 2004
... totally know what you are feeling! Have you tried Neurontin ? I just started it and have some relief- but it helps...
- leaving backs, moving on to PM?(saw doc today) 25th August 2004
... put up with the side effects. PM wanted to put me on Neurontin , and I refused. I did take Trileptyl...it did not...
- Dr Problems 21st August 2004
... the your old surgeons turf, forget it.
Maybe the Neurontin will help. It does cause constipation, so you'll probably...
- Now what??? (long) 18th August 2004
... your life and get off of the drugs. Have you tried Neurontin ? It is not a narcotic and a lot of people find that...
... that's actually even touched my pain! Yes I've tried neurontin (among countless others) to no avail!! The only thing...
- Pain Question-am I grasping for straws? 17th August 2004
... taking Arthrotec, 75mg twice a day, and 300 mg of Neurontin at night (I know I know, there are a lot of people ... down on Neurontin because this is an off-label use but it's worked wonders...
- Restless Legs 16th August 2004
... been sitting still for a while. I am currently on neurontin for this. It seems to help a great deal, but I also ... so I'm not totally sure if it's the pain meds, the neurontin or the combination. I was on it previously for about ... bothering me again in a major way. I started on the neurontin again and it is helping for the time being. Just...
... stops rubbing, the pain is back immediately. I take neurontin for it and it does help for a while, but like everything...
... both of my legs are equally irritating. I am now on Neurontin , twice a day. That seems to keep things calmed down ... part. Unfortunately, I've read that the affects of Neurontin seems to lessen over time.
Can't complain at the...
- Lumbar Facet/Medial Nerve Blocks/rad-freq denerveation 16th August 2004
... a SERIOUS sun or rug burn. For that, they gave me Neurontin . Sorry I don't have more of a success story. (My rf...
- neck pain-slept wrong? 16th August 2004
... Neurologist and had MRIs and X'Rays taken. He has been on Neurontin , Percodan, Percocet, Flexeril, Soma, Valium, none...
- I want non-surgical success stories-any? 15th August 2004
... ligaments pulling my L5/SI out of whack
I took Bextra, Neurontin , Ultraset and Tylenol. I was prescribed, but did't...
- Carl are you out there? 14th August 2004
... without the Avinza, I still have to take my Vicodin and Neurontin , but I think I will be able to wean myself off of...
- Cervical Spine Nerve Root Injections 13th August 2004
... cause.
Have you tried muscle relaxers? Or how about Neurontin ? There are some who swear by it for nerve pain.
...
- More or less looking for moral support! 11th August 2004
... (bulging disc or DDD), I hope not, are you taking Neurontin , that may help you, it has really helped me get control...
... he comes quite highly recommended....as far as the neurontin .... my neuro says he does not perscribe that for his...
- Maxed out pain killers/not cutting it 10th August 2004
... source(s) of my pain yet either but they've tried me on neurontin (not helping), parafon forte(no help), lortab seems...
- Neurosurgeon 10th August 2004
...
Here is a good example, look at Gabapentin aka Neurontin . Gabapentin was made and passed through the FDA testing...
- Hi I'm new here 7th August 2004
... given me trigger point injections at si joint and neurontin (please excuse my fogginess). I am scheduled for nerve ... capable of toughing out their pain as I am only taking Neurontin 600mg at night and tylenol 3 at night. I have a tens...
- Pain after surgery 5th August 2004
... don't get good results from those you can ask about neurontin (expensive though). I asked for a new MRI which didn...
- Dry, chapped lips maybe due to drug interaction? 5th August 2004
... now and still no change in my lips. I'm on Lorbab, Neurontin and Zanax. I'm going to the deramatologist in a week...
... really chapped lips plus dry mouth . I have been on neurontin for almost 2 months. I am hesitant to give up the...
... info on the chapped lips. I had a feeling it was the Neurontin . Anyway I've been using chapstick but I will try...
... Hi,
It happened to me when I took Neurontin . I just used the real deal (Vaseline) every time I...
- Anyone experience burning ( on fire ) type pain? Please Reply 5th August 2004
... had that terrible burning leg pain. my neuro gave me neurontin , boy it made a big difference. but I didnt realize ... tissue that builds. I would ask the dr. about the neurontin and if this could be scar tissue forming. just a few...
... I want to add that neurontin in a great med for nerve pain and other nerve related...
... Mel mentioned neurontin is great for nerve pain. I've never taken this med ... percocet while working because they make me loopy. Does neurontin have this same effect? Also, does your back doctor...
... for PT is a more elderly person....
As far as the neurontin ... my neuro does not perscribe that... he said he...
... three times for my back and once for my shoulder/neck. Neurontin , well, I don't remember having any real side effects...
... Aleve, tylenol, and even stronger meds like Bextra and Neurontin may help. Good luck to all:)...
... I just wanted to add that neurontin has worked very well for me also for nerve related...
- Pain Management 4th August 2004
... were a terminal cancer patient.
They put me on neurontin (3600mg a day),naproxen(100mg a day) and tramadol ... effects than my current cocktail of brain altering neurontin , tramadol and naproxen. My meds now barely manage...
- Post-op fusion pain med question 3rd August 2004
... was taking twice a day, I am also taking 2400mg of Neurontin a day. He switched me over to Avinza, a 24-hour release ... Percocets every four hours, Klonopin, and 1600mg of Neurontin a day, so I guess I have tapered off a little bit ... (with the exception of the Neurontin ). I am thinking that because I was taking so much...
- New Meds..Advice 30th July 2004
... nerve burn!!). Some loss of appetite.
We discussed Neurontin before choosing Topamax. Neurontin can cause weight...
- Calling all bone grafts 29th July 2004
... find the one that works best for you. I also take Neurontin every evening. I'm supposed to take it twice a day...
... finding the med that works best for you. I had been on Neurontin prior to my surgery and after but it never really...
- Should I see a doctor? 29th July 2004
... anipulations. Orderd MRI, X-RAY. Went to Neurologist. Given Neurontin , Ultraset, and Soma. He was told that he had a large...
- Does this sound like a pinched nerve? 27th July 2004
... My primary physician and I agreed that I'd take Neurontin (since I was already taking it for nerve damage from...
... charge $75-100 (mine charges $75 in DC), and see if Neurontin (or an equivalent) would help. That might give you ... working on this without paying too much. I think Neurontin runs around $60-80 bucks a refill, but if you get...
- Wondering on drug 27th July 2004
... side effects. Other meds for back issues:
Bextra
Neurontin (used for seizure control but great for pts who have...
... something that could cause a reaction.
My ortho tried Neurontin after my lumbar fusion for the pain from permanent...
- TAZMN, Jettsmom, Carl....(the gang)....how is everyone??? 24th July 2004
... Jettsmom--I also had leg pain and the doc put me on Neurontin ...I lost my mind LITERALLY! It was the scariest stuff...
- Question about mediaction assistant programs 23rd July 2004
... per day and imipramine 25 mg 2 before bed I was on neurontin before L&I and my ex employer decided to get cute...
- Neurontin use after discectomy of L5-S1 22nd July 2004
... Ah, Neurontin . I tried it. Started out low and worked up to 3600 ... tissue on the nerve, does.
Just be cautious of the Neurontin . There is a lot of information about it on the net...
... I am also taking 2400mg of Neurontin a day , I started out with a low dose about a year ... leg and foot before surgery) he upped my dosage of Neurontin and my pain disappeared. I hate meds, but if they...
- foot burning,pins and needles--post op 18th July 2004
... still in pain though. hang in there. My docs put me on neurontin for the burning pain. still no relief as it supposedly...
- Steriod Injections 18th July 2004
... turned down
the one for his C7 problem and went with Neurontin and an occasional Percodan for breakthough pain.
...
- Experiencing Pain again after discectomy/Laminectomy of L5-S1 17th July 2004
... ll go in and cut it all out 2) Put me on the drug Neurontin . It is suppose to help with nerve pain. He hopes ... scar tissue and herniation. So I just started the Neurontin . We'll see how it goes.
Don't know if Neurontin...
- legs swelling? 16th July 2004
... do for it? What operation?
Have you tried taking Neurontin ? My friend swears by it. I tried it but it made me ... the hour. Works for him.
Ask your doc about the Neurontin . I have been taking Soma for the past few days for...
... pain mgmt doc next Thursday - I will ask about the neurontin - and again - thanks.
I feel like I have a whole...
... thru pain and the Physiatrist has added a low dose of neurontin 100 mgs 3 times per day and he ordered PT. I cannot...
- Coming off of Medication... Please Help.. I feel Like I am going crazy... 13th July 2004
... without my Vicodin. This is on top of my Oxycontin and Neurontin . I know…it sucks, I don’t know what else you’re taking...
- MRI Results 12th July 2004
... about it in Readers' Digest.
You might ask about Neurontin . It helps a lot of people with the nerve pain....
- withdrawls from neurontin????? 11th July 2004
... How much neurontin were you taking? That would be the determining factor ... to go off of it. I was on a pretty high dosage of neurontin and I was told to cut back one pill per week while ... I was being put onto a new drug. I know they say neurontin isn't addictive but the way I felt going off of it ... more thought here..I'm assuming you're going off the neurontin because it isn't working for you? I honestly believed ... you. I've tried a lot of new drugs since going off neurontin and now I"m on ativan on top of all that because I ... now that they want to put me back on a lower dose of neurontin along with tylanol with codeine. I still have the ... prescription of neurontin I got from the doctor last week. I am definetly in...
... your body and mind do the talking. I have been taking Neurontin for almost a year now, 800mg twice a day, and I am ... for me. The list of possible withdrawal symptoms for Neurontin is long, I have read that some people have experienced ... flu like symptoms while tapering off of Neurontin . Some people have little to no problems coming off...
... Hey girl,I wish you asked before you did that!
Neurontin is a dangerous med! The rule of thumb for this med...
... about thinking for myself LOL! I had only been on Neurontin for 1 week. The only catch with it was they had me ... had forgotten about asking about weening myself off neurontin ! Anyway, so far today...and late last night my symptoms...
- Muscle atrophy,Due to si dysfunction 10th July 2004
... this, I am pain free.
For awhile I was on Bextra, Neurontin , Ultraset and Xanax. I am off all of those. There...
