- Help!!! I need some sleep. 10th October 2003
... a day. Ultram 3 x's a day. The pm dr prescribed neurontin 200 mg and Zanaflex 8 mgs at bedtime. All this did...
... It also did not give much pain relief. As for the neurontin that is prescribed for migraine headaches in hoping ... seizures. My son suffers horribly with migraines and neurontin has not helped him but it has been known to help some...
... night and they were not helping. I was taking 600 mgs neurontin , 40 mgs celexa, and 4 mg Zanaflex. I finally asked...
- Women Only / Personel Question 10th October 2003
... I do think it could be medicine related. I take neurontin and percocet and soma. Has anybody tried quiting...
... my doctor about this. I have also been told that Neurontin will increase depression and decrease the sex drive...
- Post Op Fusion CT Scan Results 2nd October 2003
... feeling? Have you been having any improvement? Has the neurontin been giving you any relief yet? I pray that things...
... take 7.5mg of vicodin one or two as needed, and the neurontin ..I am afraid to start my celebrex until I am good...
- L5 S1 FUSION REMOVAL 2nd October 2003
... the left side hardware. I am trying prednisone and neurontin to try to specifically identify the problem because...
- Thoracic Spine - Post Op Pain 30th September 2003
... to severe chronic pain. I am on Duragesic patches, Neurontin and Norco for BT pain. I continue to have pain and...
- 4 months Post Fusion- Pain meds pro/cons? 29th September 2003
... other options in helping you with the pain..I take neurontin , and vicodin still for pain..I am like you, this isn...
- radiculopathy, prognosis???? 28th September 2003
... done if the whole spine is affected? I'm now taking neurontin and sched for pain treatment center this week. Could...
- Tingling in legs 28th September 2003
... because the nerve was so badly compressed...I am on neurontin 2100mg, and Lortabs..I usually only take one or two...
- neck pain and work 27th September 2003
... position. I am currently on Lorcet and Ultram and Neurontin for pain but try not to take them at work. Is anyone...
- Bruised Sciatic Nerve 26th September 2003
... compressed the sciatic nerve underneath. Am taking 600mg of Neurontin 4x per day - makes life tolerable, but the pain can...
- spondylolesthesis 25th September 2003
... with Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis. I was given Neurontin but it made me nausuas(sp) continuously after I took ... Voltarin for inflamation and pain. After stopping the Neurontin the doc prescribed Darvocet(no relief) and finally ... asking the doc about Topamax for the nerve pain since Neurontin makes me so sick. I read about it here and think maybe...
... sick, so now I'm taking Darvocet and was perscribed neurontin to take at bedtime only. I really have no idea what...
... of my med cocktails mix together. Darvocet, Coreg, Neurontin , Celebrex, and something for the migraines (I forget...
- New Member..Old Problem..Need Direction 25th September 2003
... that. She put me back on the ES Vicodin. I also take Neurontin and Zanaflex.
Please let me know what your discogram...
- The Memory Thing 23rd September 2003
... I'm taking, let's see if I can remember: Celexa, neurontin , Lortab 10/500, Zanaflex, Ambien, Vicoden 5/500. ...
... take plenty of medications and One of them includes Neurontin and the dosage has just been increased. I had also...
- What does 'Pre Testing' for fusion surgery entail? 20th September 2003
... that experience? Could it be that I take Celexa, Neurontin and Zanaflex at night, also?
Take Care all
O'Girl...
- spinal cord stimulator? Yes or No? 19th September 2003
... and possible side effects. He is currently taking Neurontin , Clorozoxazone, and Hydrocod. He tried Methadone,...
- ABOUT NEURONTIN 19th September 2003
... It has been my experience that patients that take Neurontin have increasing memory problems. I am with you!! ... wonder if the benefit out weighs the side effects. Neurontin is just the newest drup on the market that promise...
... hello lacydoll and RN CASE MANAGER, i have been taking neurontin 600mg 2x's aday for almost 2yrs now, i have not gotten...
... I've been taking 1200mg/day Neurontin for 6 months now and haven't experienced any of the ... Wrinkles! I can't believe that could be from the neurontin , but what do I know? I believe it has helped me with...
... I've been taking Neurontin for 7 months. I already had wrinkles, and don't think ... in pain makes it hard to concentrate or remember. Neurontin has helped reduce greatly with nerve pain.
StillWater...
...
Hey all~
I took 900mg of Neurontin for about a year and all it did for me was put 40 ... fusion. Six weeks ago put me on a newer med. like Neurontin called Zonegran. I got up to 400mg. I started at 100...
... I take neurontin , 600mg twice a day,& 900mg at bedtime..If I start...
... know, there has been a good deal of controversy about Neurontin because of its being widely prescribed for "unapproved ... at: [url="http://www.citizen.org/eletter/articles/ neurontin .htm"]http://www.citizen.org/eletter/articles/neurontin...
- After lumbar fusion 17th September 2003
... one of your posts before. My neuro also increased my neurontin to 600mg 3x a day. I do not have the burning feeling...
... we shouldn't give up hope, and I try real hard..The neurontin so far is not working that well..StarAngel
[This...
... would have known this prior to the exam.
As for the neurontin , how long have you been taking it? My doctor explained...
... all goes well with your new CT scan..I take 600mg of neurontin a day, and I was still having trouble so they increased ... it another 300 mg at bedtime..I have been taking neurontin for about 3 months now...How long did the doctor says...
... gif[/img] StarAngel,
I would think that taken the neurontin for 3 months is plenty to time to start feeling some...
... pain management doctor, a doctor who can manage the neurontin and try me on some other meds that might help..Should...
... I would certainly ask for a different drug than Neurontin . It was actually created for seizures - & they don ... assertively request an EFFECTIVE pain reliever other than Neurontin - & find a more caring,emphathetic,effective doctor...
... they spent about 5 seconds with me, enough to up my neurontin , and say to get a CT scan..He came in late and was ... .I am going to ask him for something else besides neurontin ..I agree, I need to be more assertive..My husband...
... StarAngel,
I have to agree with TexMich about the Neurontin . Their has been so much controversy with that medications...
... too...Thank you very much for the advice about the neurontin ..I know it does not work for me..It seems the last...
... too...Thank you very much for the advice about the neurontin ..I know it does not work for me..It seems the last...
... could me just my own stupidity or a side effect of neurontin . The other message boards that I post on, have had ... of memory issues and have related this problem to neurontin . I don't believe that everybody that takes this medication...
... I am still having the leg pain. I don't think the neurontin is doing much, I am taking 2100mg a day..How are you...
... Hi all, about the neurontin , I take 3600mgs per day and alone it is not enough...
... wonderful way to start my day....
I am taking 1800mg of neurontin a day, and I am still having the darn nerve pain....
... will keep you in my prayers..You are on a a lot of neurontin , I hope I don't have to go that high..Chronic pain...
... compression stockings work for you. I wonder if the neurontin is causing the pitting edema in your legs, or at least...
... I did go on my stationary bike for 5 minutes..The neurontin doesn't seem to be helping.I am still having to take...
... did give me more pain medication, and a refill on my neurontin , and they would see me in 6 weeks..I hope I will begin...
... nights are worse. I also have been taking off of the neurontin because with the increases it has not helped my nerve ... being active and it is known to happen while taken neurontin . It does take a couple of days to wean off of this ... figure why they would not have tried this med before neurontin . I would think that putting on any weight after fusion...
... type of work you do. Also did your doctor change your neurontin yet as I remember it was not working for you either...
... Hello,
I am still taking the same amount of neurontin 600mg twice a day and 900 mg once a day. I work in...
... still has not changed your meds but increased the neurontin . I hope it starts to work for you. Also, when you...
... over stress, it makes the pain worse.
I was taking neurontin 1200mg am and 1500 pm, along with vicodin 10-1000...
... wanting to get off the pain medication, and even the neurontin ..I hope one day I will wake up with no pain, and be...
- EMG results and scared... 15th September 2003
... for the bone stimulator?(3/03) I got some samples of neurontin , it seemed to help! Sorry for so many questions...
... good you're going to see a neurologist. I am taking neurontin for DDD, spinal stenosis and spondolythesis, and it...
... am thinking it is because I have a pinched nerve. Neurontin never worked for me, but I am so desperate, I am thinking...
... Neurontin is kind of strange. It doesn't help when you take ... tingling, burning, and numbness, even taking 3000 mg neurontin (spread out in 4 doses). I decided maybe it wasn ... but with a lot of pain. I went back to 4 doses of neurontin , and by Monday, I was back to my "normal" stiffness ... hurt, but I can function. I have no doubt that it's neurontin that makes the difference. I take darvocet or vicodin ... pain away, but lessen it. I'm sure, though, that neurontin makes a big difference. I would encourage you to...
- 9 weeks postop from posterior lumbar fusion and still feels like screws are digging 13th September 2003
... bit. But my ns ordered a cat scan and increased my neurontin and put me on Zanaflex for bed time. I took it last...
... becoming addicted to it. The new doc gave me some Neurontin which totally knocked me out for the day. Not good...
- A little depressed. 13th September 2003
... dog and I went back upstairs. I made coffee, took Neurontin and percocet, turned around, and saw where the cat...
... meds. They also prescribe me muscle relaxants and neurontin for nerve pain.
I have always kept my home in complete...
- spondylolysis/spondylothesis 13th September 2003
... spondylolysis/spondylothesis in August. My Dr prescibed Neurontin ,Darvocet and voltarin. The Neurontin made me sick...
- lumbar fusion 9th September 2003
... pain, from my hip to my big toe..The doctor put me on neurontin , but it isnt helping, I still have to take pain medication...
- Questions about nerve block injections 8th September 2003
... side that goes all the way to my foot.
I am taking Neurontin and Demeral but am not getting any relief.
My doc...
- My Pain Management Experience!!!!! 6th September 2003
... never gave me any major side effects. I was also on neurontin 300 mg 5 a day which I feel does nothing for me. Over...
- Update on Swollen Feet 5th September 2003
... going on with my legs and feet. She did put me back on Neurontin and Robaxin along with the ES Vicodin. I only take...
... off that table. He changed my meds and doubled my neurontin to 600mg 3x a day. He also prescribed a muscle relaxant...
... getting you better asap! I read that a side effect from Neurontin can be swelling. Not to take away your pain relief...
... s about the combinations of my meds. I was taking neurontin prior to my surgery and two weeks after surgery they ... stop. The funny thing is that I only was put back on neurontin when I went to pain management on the 10 of this month ... gives with the script. I guess I can rule out that neurontin was the cause but then worry that it might make matter...
... stupid. I have never made such an error before. My neurontin has also been increased so I wonder if that is playing...
... nerve pain medication's. For some time I had tried Neurontin and had tried all the increases but it did not work...
- L5-S1 surgery, questions 5th September 2003
... relief from chiropractors anymore
Presently taking: Neurontin 300mg daily, 800mg Motrin 4Xday, Tylenol3 every 3...
... walks ending before you tire.
April, concerning the neurontin - I tried that for about a wk & did not like it at...
- new patient..questions about post op fusion 29th August 2003
... of pain, just like pre-surgery. I take 2400mg of Neurontin and Vicoprofen for break-thru pain. He started me ... out on 1200mg of Neurontin , and that took the edge off but not enough. I have...
- need some info on Neurontin!!! 27th August 2003
... Neurontin was designed initially for seizures but they have...
... I've been taking Neurontin for nerve pain since March. It made me sleepy the...
...
I was on Neurontin for about a year and was up to 900mg a day. I would ... meomory loss that did come back when I went off the Neurontin . When I say memory loss I mean .... if I talked with...
... they were. I was wondering. I am taking 3000 mg Neurontin (divided in 4 doses: 600mg 3 x a day, and 1200 at ... steady. But I haven't noticed additional problems with neurontin . With the last increase from 2400 to 3000, I noticed...
... I'm reading with interest your posts about Neurontin , because as many of you, I take it also...600 milligrams...
- Pain Meds not working 26th August 2003
... percocet twice a day and just got a new prescription for Neurontin but it really makes me very sleepy, I just went back ... 4 to 6 hours a day so I dont think I can take the Neurontin at work but even taking the oxy and percs I still...
- After surgery problems 26th August 2003
... from yourself. A lot of doctors are recommending neurontin , which isn't a narcotic, but a lot of people say it...
- One Second Opinion down and another scheduled 19th August 2003
... that as I was leaving. I've been taking 3000 mg of neurontin (600mg x 3, and 1200 at bedtime) since the last of ... help wondering what it would be like now without the neurontin . I try really hard not to use anything for breakthrough...
- Spinal Fusion- How long will the pain last? 18th August 2003
... be prescribed to ease the burning sensation (I take Neurontin ) and since this is such a major surgery, it takes...
- Update for hardware Removal 14th August 2003
... take darvecet 650mg, baclofen for muscle relaxers,
neurontin 300MG 2 times a day, Clonazapam for the anxiety and...
- back pain meds?? 14th August 2003
... it all got too much to handle I was on Tramal and Neurontin for pain, and Clofen for the spasming but I know oxycontin...
- Results from dicagram 14th August 2003
... Vicoden, 500mg 2x every 4 hours. Plus they had me on Neurontin 300mg which they wanted me take (1) capsul three times...
- About meds 13th August 2003
... Zonegram sounds like a drug I was just prescribed, neurontin .
They were both originally for epilepsy. But they...
... there after.
My surgeon said it will work like Neurontin for nerve pain. I was on Neurontin in the past. You ... That is OK because I did put some weight on while on Neurontin . Oh there is so much more to talk about if you would...
- New Drugs 13th August 2003
... anyone have an knowledge or experience with Bextra or Neurontin ?
Thanks,
Mike...
... taken with food. It is similar to Vioxx & Celebrex.
Neurontin is a fairly new drug originally marketed for seizures...
... really up for another round of meds. Especially the neurontin , which I would end up taking 3 in the morning, 3 in...
... these 2 drugs, Bextra is metabolized in the liver, but Neurontin is not. Hopefully your liver will be okay, unless ... liver is already compromised.
Best wishes getting the Neurontin doses down every day!
Terry...
- Myelogram and graft collapse questions 13th August 2003
... probably inflammation of some type. He started me on Neurontin and I went back in 4 weeks, still having the same...
- Pain management?? 12th August 2003
... which resulted in a trial of all types of medicines, Neurontin , Vioxx, Vicodin and maybe several other meds....bottom ... that medicine, but I think PM clinics really push Neurontin , which may help some...just not me..where I am now...
- Fusion scheduled 11th August 2003
... take darvecet 650mg, baclofen for muscle relaxers,
neurontin 300MG 2 times a day, Clonazapam for the anxiety and...
- L5-S1 Hemilaminectomy with microdisectomy 2 10th August 2003
... sideways in bed. The doctor gave me the mild vicodin and Neurontin to take today. The doctor said that I'm just where...
... better.
As for anti-inflammatories, the doctor gave me Neurontin which is supposed to calm the nerves down and reduce...
... a tendency to eat my peas as a snack!!! Regarding Neurontin , I didn't know it was an antiinflammatory? I know...
... carrying anything. I am still taking vicodin and neurontin though. I just hope that I continue on this linear...
...
My NS appointment today went well, he prescribed Neurontin for neuropathy pain and Robaxin as a muscle relaxant...
- Thats my story and I'm sticking to it!!!!!!! 7th August 2003
... My PCP is giving my oxy right now, 40mg 2x's daily, neurontin 2400mg daily, xanax .5 3x's daily, trazadone 300mg...
- How does the weather affect you and rant about Drs. 7th August 2003
... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job...
- sacroiilitis/ sacriiliac problems 6th August 2003
... because they tore up my stomach. i take ultracet & neurontin during the day & vicadin for bad pain here & there...
- After back surgery 2nd August 2003
... take only so I can get some sleep and he has me on Neurontin at what seems like a massive dose of 1800 mg a day...
- After back surgery 2nd August 2003
... take only so I can get some sleep and he has me on Neurontin at what seems like a massive dose of 1800 mg a day...
... fighting WC and ins.I can tell you though that 2400mg of neurontin is ususally the max.to be put on and a couple of weeks...
- anyone had nucleoplasty does it hurt as bad as discogram or worse!!!! 1st August 2003
... hours a day until I saw a neurologist who prescribed neurontin . I am at 900 mg and can function about 8 hours a...
- Does caffeine intake increase pain? 1st August 2003
... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job...
- long term back problem 1st August 2003
... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job...
- Is there a way to treat scar tissue related pain? 1st August 2003
... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job...
... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job...
- A long sleepless night 1st August 2003
... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job...
- Is there anyone here underweight? 31st July 2003
... img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif[/img]
Neurontin helped me gain back all the weight I lost in the hospital...
... I take neurontin and had read about weight gain but so far I have lost...
- Bad/Good MRI result + my Rant 31st July 2003
... will help but now I am screwed. I have been taking neurontin , but got off it after it was effecting my job, taking ... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job...
... made me realize I can also cope. I too was taking Neurontin but found it didn't help me at all and gave me migranes...
... will help but now I am screwed. I have been taking neurontin , but got off it after it was effecting my job, taking ... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job...
- Surgery not successful,, Anyone Help?? 29th July 2003
... the pain killer. In addition, I'm taking Bextra and Neurontin in addition. I had one nerve root block and one epidural...
- Doctor perscribed me Soma, does anyone take it? 29th July 2003
... have been taking them along w/oxycontin,vicodin, and neurontin yea one H*** of a lot of meds and I'm changing them ... all but the neurontin and they are increasing that.I've been told they are...
- Epidural Injection Side effects 28th July 2003
... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job...
- Good Fusion Outcomes Wanted 28th July 2003
... fewer complications and side effects than drugs like Neurontin , etc.. It was prescribed for "unhappy homemakers...
- Attention: Mokita...Please Read! 28th July 2003
... prescribed by the approved WC PM Dr.
vicodin 10/660 4xday
neurontin 400mg.3xday
soma 350mg.2xday
oxycontin 40mg.2xday...
- need help understanding dr's report 27th July 2003
... legs in back, mostly and into my feet. I'm taking Neurontin 600mg 3 x a day, and 1200 mg at night. That helps...
... are still able to work - you must be pretty tough. Neurontin really helps me too, but I recently added the Duragesic...
... are still able to work - you must be pretty tough. Neurontin really helps me too, but I recently added the Duragesic...
- SuccessStory and Others 25th July 2003
... problem,,,,, it also calls for anticonvulsant kinda like Neurontin ,,,, I don't like that med [img]http://www.healthboards...
- post discectomy pain 25th July 2003
... they moved me to Hydrocodone since then along with Neurontin . About 3 weeks ago I had a nerve block at L3-L4 for...
... pavement or whatever is extremely painful. I'm taking neurontin every 8 hours for total of 1800 milligrams per day...
- Herniated Disk-Solution for Pain? 21st July 2003
... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily...
- Newbie - just had surgery and need advice! 21st July 2003
... can speak with the NS about meds such as Topomax or Neurontin , which may help control some of the wild impulses...
- Attn: Chelley 20th July 2003
...
Do you take any meds for the nerve pain, such as Neurontin ? I have taken Neurontin, but stopped it because I ... pain. I also tried taking Amitriptyline after the Neurontin , but that one zonked me out, it did make me sleep...
- 2nd opinion from neurosurgeon 17th July 2003
... Epidural steroid injections have helped, as has neurontin . The neurontin was prescribed by internist for Post...
... damage has gotten so much worse but I do know that the neurontin has helped before I started on it I wasn't able to...
... still like some suggestions on what to ask him.
Neurontin is helping with the pain, but I still fall several...
... cause permanent damage.
I'm taking 3000 mg a day of neurontin , and that has helped, but not eliminated the pain...
... cause permanent damage.
I'm taking 3000 mg a day of neurontin , and that has helped, but not eliminated the pain...
- One year post op doing well 14th July 2003
... put me on a new med. It's called Zonegran it's like Neurontin . I'm still trying to get used to it. [img]http:/...
... don't remember you. It must have been my medication ( Neurontin ). I am so sorry. [img]http://www.healthboards.com...
- sb charite - vs - prodisc which is better? 13th July 2003
... a year old. After 3 years of opiates, disability, Neurontin and endless pain, I have a life again. At 3 months...
- back pain and the sacroilliac joint 11th July 2003
... prescribed by the approved WC PM Dr.
vicodin 10/660 4xday
neurontin 400mg.3xday
soma 350mg.2xday
oxycontin 40mg.2xday...
- FYI - Neurontin Expose' Dateline NBC 11th July 2003
... headaches.
Please don't take it that I'm dissing Neurontin itself, I just have a problem with the way the drug ... woman with bi-polar that was moved from Depakote to Neurontin , which didn't do anything to control her condition...
... totally in agreement with patty55, I've been taking neurontin for five or more years (3800 mgs a day) and to me...
... Hi all,
I have been taking 1800 mg of neurontin for a while now and it has worked great. My PM Doc ... informed and educated user of medications. Before I took Neurontin I looked up everything I could on it. The last thing ... Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily...
... trying to push a valid drug for off-label uses.
2. Neurontin is absolutely no help for treatment of Bi-Polar disorder ... .
3. NBC said that Neurontin is pushed for a lot of other off-label uses, but did ... will be on MSNBC in the future.
If you are taking Neurontin , the best thing to do is to ask your doctor if s/he ... feel that doctors may be having to assess the use of Neurontin based on upon the publicity of this problem with the...
... morning. I watched the show and also take 1800mg of neurontin a day and will continue to do so. I believe (don ... 't quote me here) that neurontin has been approved for pain. The point of the show...
- new member advise needed 11th July 2003
... prescribed by the approved WC PM Dr.
vicodin 10/660 4xday
neurontin 400mg.3xday
soma 350mg.2xday
oxycontin 40mg.2xday...
- Happy to be back no power 48 hrs. 10th July 2003
... prescribed by the approved WC PM Dr.
vicodin 10/660 4xday
neurontin 400mg.3xday
soma 350mg.2xday
oxycontin 40mg.2xday...
- Who has experience with Prolotherapy? 10th July 2003
... prescribed by the approved WC PM Dr.
vicodin 10/660 4xday
neurontin 400mg.3xday
soma 350mg.2xday
oxycontin 40mg.2xday...
- multilevel lumbar disc disruption w/ depression 10th July 2003
... prescribed by the approved WC PM Dr.
vicodin 10/660 4xday
neurontin 400mg.3xday
soma 350mg.2xday
oxycontin 40mg.2xday...
- more questions - Baxter? wbaker? anyone? 9th July 2003
... vicodin or percocet as needed. Oh, and 3000 mg of neurontin , divided 4 X a day.
I have numbness in my left...
- Pain meds for sciatic nerve pain 9th July 2003
... Neurontin has worked great for me and is a great sleep inducer...
... tried it for nerve pain? Also, what type of drug is neurontin ?
Thanks for all of the help.
J [img]http://www...
... I'm have an extra bad day.
I've been prescribed Neurontin and Topamax and Bextra, but I don't take them. I just...
... Neurontin was the only thing that worked for my husband...after...
