- MRI shows no MS 19th March 2008
... Rheumy says Fibromyalgia, and changed my meds from Neurontin to Lyrica.
The Neurologist said the MRIs (which I...
- I am begging you.... 5th March 2008
... calling my doctor and asking how to wean myself from the Neurontin I've been on for six months. They have upped my dosage ... figure out what it is. If they go away without the Neurontin , then maybe that is what's causing the problem. Either...
- Question about symptoms on one side.... 2nd March 2008
... does my Neuro or MS Specialist..
Ive tried Lyrica, Neurontin and other nerve pain drugs- nothign has worked...the...
- Score another one for Rebif?! 28th February 2008
... a month and MAYBE it will help? Ive tried lyrica, neurontin and a host of others- nothing has helped. What makes...
... hurt for almost 2 years. Rebif wont cure it- lyrica, neurontin and a few other drugs havent helped...my nerve damage...
- Difference w/ Evoked Potential Tests and Nerve Conductivity/EMG 27th February 2008
... don't want the tests and I want to stop taking the Neurontin , as it only seems to help me sleep and I hate taking...
- Glossopharyngeal neuralgia with MS 21st February 2008
... continue prednisone for another 5 days and also start the neurontin tomorrow. I'm so desperate for relief from this. I...
- MS HUG / Spasticity? 10th February 2008
... hasnt. I dont think it ever will. Ive tried lyrica, neurontin and a host of other "nerve" drugs, nothing has helped...
- baclofen/pain pump? 28th January 2008
... anymore to even admit I am in pain. I have been on Neurontin 300 mg twice daily and it does not help at all anymore...
- My Disappointing Doctor Visit Then He Comes Through!! 14th January 2008
... to call his office tomorrow.
Then he offered my neurontin for the pain. I have resisted pain meds because I...
... Hi Girlfriend. I do hope the Neurontin helps you. I took it for months with no relief at...
- Symptoms Becoming More Frequent/More Pronounced 8th January 2008
... Put it down to a badly mangled lumbar spine and took neurontin for years--works great but getting of it is hell.Finally ... disappeared, and did disappear completely on left. Before Neurontin I would clench/charley horse and then kick out like...
- Question on Evoked Potential Test 7th January 2008
... Wednesday morning and was wondering if anyone felt that my Neurontin (300 mg, twice daily) would interfere with the results...
... Just Had A Series Of Evoked Potentials And Was On Neurontin And They Said It Was Okay To Take Along With The Rest...
- does this sound like MS? 4th January 2008
... glasses have been happening for around 9 mths. Im on neurontin 300mg it does not take away these smyptoms. Ive lost...
- My Mri Images A Concern 1st January 2008
... else, but from not getting any sleep. I started on Neurontin and it helps me get a deep sleep again. I was then...
- relapes with little recovery/new symptoms any advise 27th December 2007
... medication now, started meds for neuropathic pain ( neurontin ). Just started so not sure how I will go. Happy to...
... over.
The spasms and twitching might be helped by Neurontin but if not there sre othe meds that can help.
... I don't have any experience with Neurontin but I hope it helps with your pain.
Relapses can...
... I can help on the Neurontin . First things, it takes a couple of weeks to level ... often I was waking up from the symptoms until going on Neurontin . Now, I don't need much more sleep than this. And...
... down to pressure on a spinal nerve and I was put on neurontin . Thank heavens! I think my final dosage was 400 mg ... certainly MS related.
The only bad thing about neurontin is getting off it. Must be done gradually, and you...
- Brain gets chill bumps 12th December 2007
... thing for a long time too.As you all say weird.I take Neurontin and was wondering if any of you do and nayb this chill...
- You probrably don't want to read this. 6th December 2007
... and I dont think about it at all. Ive tried Lyrica, Neurontin , and a host of other "nerve" pills...nothing has helped...
- Weird hands now to add to all other weird symptoms. 3rd December 2007
... are outside the fingers they hurt so bad! Ive tried Neurontin , Lyrica and a host of other "nerve" pills and nothing...
- question about sleep 22nd November 2007
... dx of something, it would be helped. I am taking Neurontin before bedtime and while my arms and legs still fall ... daughter will awaken me (not much else does with the Neurontin ) and I can tell it is still occurring. Also, when...
- dr says ms but lets wait n c 20th November 2007
... myneurogenic bladder. Now I am taking baclofen, neurontin , marinal, topamax. restoril, flomax(bladder), klonopin...
- ? on lesions 19th November 2007
... I feel like I am walking on a stub. Anyway, the Neurontin has helped after they upped it a couple of times,...
... memory has done much better since starting on the Neurontin as it mostly helps me sleep better at night, so I...
- nerve pain 13th November 2007
... It is becoming debilitating, now. I have tried neurontin and lyrica, with no help.
Can anyone help me and...
- Having Lots of numbness.. tingling all over 31st October 2007
... and Ive tried everything from Nerve meds (lyrica and neurontin ) to topical things (capsium) to supplements like Omega...
- Have not been DX but have questions 14th October 2007
... and I hope there is good news. I am currently on Neurontin and it is causing vertigo, fatigue, and weakness....
... Kate, I had to stop Neurontin because of those very symtoms! Of course, after being...
- Another Frustrating Neuro Appointment 5th October 2007
... all nerve related- and it did nothing. I also tried Neurontin , and a few others...they dont work on me....I wouldnt...
- Need Help With Severe Muscle Spasms!!!!!!! 29th September 2007
... HOURS ITS SOO BAD THAT I WANT TO CRY. I TAKE 300 MG OF NEURONTIN DURING THE DAY AND 600 AT NIGHT, THE 600MG HELPS SOME...
... physical therapy for 5 weeks no help they gave me neurontin and a muscle relaxer flexeril. no help from either...
- Neuro Visit 28th September 2007
... a year on Rebif, a bunch of nerve drugs, including Neurontin and Lyrica, nothing has helped at all....
The step...
- HELP in Utah 28th September 2007
... change that and maybe go to Tysabri. I also take Neurontin , Tramadol, Baclofen and Celexa right now. The Neurontin...
- neuro visit 21st September 2007
... I went to see the nuero today, she gave me neurontin and a taper pack of methylpred. She is going to call ... control.
Anyway how long does it take for the neurontin to start to work. Does it start right away or take...
... neurontin is an anti-seizure medication. A neurologist wanted ... off the medication once I started. I do not know Neurontin , but you might want to do an internet search. Neurontin...
... I didn't have much luck with neurontin or lyrica,I had allergic reactions,I'm med sensitive ... .
Many neuro's are using neurontin off label to treat neuralgic(nerve)pain and have had ... great releif with it.
Neurontin is one of those meds that has to build up in your...
... Hi Shelby. Im going to second the good luck with Neurontin statement. Having suffered with tingley fingers and ... on some days actually SEVERE pain coming from it, Neurontin , Lyrica and the other drugs used did NOTHING for me ... about to lose it at that time..I was dysfunctional on Neurontin .
Be very careful if you start this drug that you...
... I started taking the neurontin yesterday after noon. so far its been good. My shoulder ... or go to work. We will see if I can continue taking neurontin when I do go back to work. I do know about the withdrawal...
... Well good for you, having some success with Neurontin ! I hope it continues to give you relief...keep us...
- Leg Spasms 9th September 2007
... night and do stretches for the legs. I'm also taking Neurontin for the ingles in my feet. Hope this helps, but definitely...
- Pain All Over 2nd September 2007
... too, mostly my legs are the worst though. I take neurontin and ultram every 6 hours and baclofen at bedtime....
- How long does spascity last? 28th August 2007
... to 8 hrs. Exhausting finally a back doc put me on neurontin , and voila! no more spasms. Cruched spinal nerves...
- neurontin for muscle spasms and cramps.... 28th August 2007
... I have not tried neurontin but I do take clonazepam for muscle spasms. I only...
... Hi there. Neurontin isnt safe at more than 1600 mgs a day. 400 mgs administered ... 4 times a day is the MAXIMUM dose.
Also, Neurontin isnt usually used for muscles. It is primarily a nerve ... hearing that other people have had luck. After trying Neurontin , Lyrica and a host of other drugs, and then flexeril ... the other thing you should know is that this drug, Neurontin is specifically developed for seizures. IT not only...
... good luck today on your 1 year appt.
I had taken Neurontin before and found out the hard way about stopping cold...
... Michelle. Appreciate the good wishes.
Let me know if Neurontin starts working for you. I have bottles of the stuff...
- Hey follow up questions 24th August 2007
... tingling, so he started me on a very small dose of Neurontin .
Two weeks later, my body seems to have gotten ... accustomed to the Neurontin and I am sleeping through my hands and feet falling...
- 26 and am having night sweats? anyone else? 21st August 2007
... workup and it all came back fine. I am on Avonex, neurontin , and prozac. It is driving me crazy. I never get a...
... workup and it all came back fine. I am on Avonex, neurontin , and prozac. It is driving me crazy. I never get a...
- Back from the Neurologist 20th August 2007
... me a prescription for Lyrica (which is similiar to Neurontin ), and sent me on my way. I don't believe for one minute...
... me a prescription for Lyrica (which is similiar to Neurontin ), and sent me on my way. I don't believe for one minute...
- So tired of taking meds..... 17th August 2007
... think i am ever going to get used to it. I also take neurontin for nerve pain and I take prozac for the depression...
... just looking at me that I have MS. I have been on neurontin , but it made me lose my memory and cymbalta but couldn...
- Tingling sensation 17th August 2007
... the drugs usually used to stop nerve pain (lyrica, neurontin ) didnt work for me, so Ive lived with it for a year...
... the drugs usually used to stop nerve pain (lyrica, neurontin ) didnt work for me, so Ive lived with it for a year...
- Not MS, now considered sticky blood 16th August 2007
... and he said unfortunately not. He then put me on Neurontin (the generic form) at a pediatric dose of 100 mg three...
- lyrica side effects 15th August 2007
... think clearly, I had to get off of it. Ive been on Neurontin , Lyrica and a host of other drugs for the same complaints...
- Pain Meds suggestions? 9th August 2007
... I agree that you should try Neurontin . In fact, I take Neurontin and Ultram together, every ... time. The Ultram works on the general pain and the Neurontin on the electric shock type nerve pain. Hope it will...
... neuro sent me to mine and I love him! Things like neurontin and Lyrica did not help me, neither did things like...
... I have been on Neurontin , Lyrica, and a host of other "anti Seziure" drugs ... , thats is what Neurontin is, if anyone didnt know. NONE of them worked for...
- Question re Nerves 30th July 2007
... (sales). My hand hurts 24-7 and nothing including Neurontin , LYrica, and a host of other "nerve" drugs have helped...
- No Insurance 25th July 2007
... at the time. I had a percription for Provigil and Neurontin , and those help me a lot. But now I am divorced and...
- Neuro visit-warning, big pity party inside 11th July 2007
... attention when they beg for it!
Now, about the Neurontin ...there is a generic, its called Gabapentin. ITs very ... cheap...however, neurontin is the most widely prescribed pill for MS pain...it...
- neuro says im just nuts 30th June 2007
... 5 week after the test) -- the neuro started me on neurontin 300mg three times daily -- my tremors got worse - ... get some biofeedback) -- he did say to get off the neurontin though d/t he didn't feel i needed to be on a seizure ... head tremors) -- think it was a side effect of the neurontin -- anyway i have a new neurologist that i'm going...
- Chemo as a MS treatment 28th June 2007
... with secondary-progressive ms and I have only been on neurontin 2700 mg daily. My dr. gave me a choice of chemo, immunoglob...
- Hi! New Here 26th June 2007
... opthamologist if necessary further testing is needed.
Neurontin , is probably the most commonly prescribed med for ... the depression, etc, which you describe, are NOT Neurontin side effects, so you might want to further evaluate...
- Topical relief?? 25th June 2007
... help nerve pain? I have given up on taking Lyrica, Neurontin , and a host of other drugs which are supposed to offer...
... differnence, unfortunately. But, that's just me. Neurontin does wonders for me and does nothing for you...
...
- help me please 22nd June 2007
... said i didn't have any signs of ms -- they doubled my neurontin monday d/t i still had tremors -- now on 600mg three...
... symptoms getting worse, they called and increase my neurontin again to 900mg tid -- i did get my med records & faxed...
- what do ya'll think? 19th June 2007
... take nap at lunch d/t exhausted -- they doubled my neurontin yesterday d/t tremors came back with a vengence -...
... the way you describe yourself, that could be the neurontin doing it to you, especially with a higher dose. I ... had to stop neurontin because it made me a zombie, and did nothing for my...
- 1st lp today -- scared 18th June 2007
... the test -- i spoke with my neuro so he doubled my neurontin to see if it helps with my tremors -- i'm starting...
... provider,its very normal to be scared.
Hopefully the neurontin increase will slow the tremors.Its okay to cry,its...
- Achtar Gel 18th June 2007
... bad that steroids were the only thing left to try. Neurontin , LYrica, etc do NOTHING for me.
The next issue is...
- neurontin -- so far so good 14th June 2007
... SYMPTOMS are all drugs for OTHER diseases/conditions! Neurontin is an anti-seizure med - but it sure helps many of...
... Hi Angie!
I'm so glad the neurontin at least worked for a little bit! Keep on it a little ... reaction to cymbalta didnt make me a good candidate for neurontin ) and I've had pretty stinkin good results with it ... option for some people who are on WAY high doses of neurontin . Lyrica evidently gets to your nervous system in a ... doesnt require a bajilliom mgs to be effective. If your neurontin doesnt catch on or you have to increase ur dose so...
- Tired of talking 14th June 2007
... baylor hosp in houston -- they just started me on neurontin , that's helped alot with the tremors & i'm hopin it...
- To Jenna --- JB10561 13th June 2007
... overall, i live with it...IM not big on pain pills, Neurontin , and Lyrica and a host of others did NOTHING at all...
... energy.
As far as my pain management goes, I'm on Neurontin 800mg/3X day, 10 Nortryptiline. Without the Neurontin...
... about my first day on this med..
Oh, and Ive gone the neurontin route, the lyrica route, etc. I cant get anything ... cant function on them. Even at 200 mgs 2 times a day, Neurontin did NOTHING for my pain and yet I almost couldnt keep...
- Hot flashes anyone? 13th June 2007
... 2 years. I can tell you that the meds I've taken ( neurontin , copaxone, provigil, effexor, lexapro) did not have...
- buzzing after exercise..... 12th June 2007
... which has allieviated the pain you are having? Lyrica, neurontin and host of others have done nothing for me...
...
- Wow... I'm so glad I found you! 8th June 2007
... meds i'm on are Flexeril (getting less effective) and Neurontin which I haven't started yet because i'm taking our...
- Does anyone else get lower back tingling when neck goes to chest? 6th June 2007
... feel the numbness/tingling, at low levels. I do take neurontin (a low dose, only 300 mg every night), but if I miss...
- Foot pain - this seems stupid! 1st June 2007
... me of a week of oral steroids, gave me something ( neurontin maybe?) for the pain and within two weeks it went...
- OTC pain relievers?? 31st May 2007
... take Motrin (but neuro wants me stop that and take Neurontin ), my blood pressure is much better. my blood pressure...
- nothing new at neuro appt - another rx 29th May 2007
... neuro appt, he's still not sure it's ms. he gave me neurontin for pain, which i was on before in 97 and i felt like...
... episodes seem to be increasing and getting worse. Neurontin didnt do a thing for me either.
I dont know how...
- muscle spasms, nerve pain related? 29th May 2007
... nerves being pinched. My primary care doc put me on neurontin , which was a miracle drug for me--no more spasms/pain ... almost a year ago). I'm going to ask my neuro for neurontin again. I felt stupid on it, but it works. He put me...
- nerve pain 28th May 2007
... and get some straight answers. I can't afford the Neurontin ....it is SO expensive. Anyway, I would be so interewsted...
... C57S53
Just wanted to let you know, Neurontin now comes in a generic, called Gabapentin. Its very...
- in sooooo much pain 27th May 2007
... typical MS symtom, and since I do not react to Lyrica, Neurontin or any of the other standards, they are kind of at...
- Lyrica for nerve pain 26th May 2007
... the board
Lyrica is supposedly a newer form of Neurontin . I have taken both. From my own experience its not...
... HI there, I too, have taken both Neurontin and Lyrica. Neither did anything for the pain at all...
... I have taken Neurontin for years. I'm very sensitive to drugs so know that ... Lyrical experience.
I am on a very low dose of Neurontin by choice my Dr had put me on much higher and I was ... spacey. The Neurontin helps but not completely so my neuro told me to try...
- Cant get pain under control 21st May 2007
... Have you tried any of the nerve meds like Lyrica or Neurontin ? I cant remember you mentioning those - for some people...
... with a needle so not much help.
I have been on Neurontin , and a newer form of Neurontin called Lyrica. The ... Neurontin didn't really help much with the nerve pain, I've...
- Does Ms Cause You Bad Pain ? 16th May 2007
... may be MS-related was sort of a relief.
I take neurontin , it helps keep both the chronic numbness and the pain...
... may be MS-related was sort of a relief.
I take neurontin , it helps keep both the chronic numbness and the pain...
... pain). While she didn't think it was MS, she gave me neurontin to "try it, see what happens". Not so long ago she...
... anti-depressents, pain killers, and anti-seziure ( neurontin ) drugs and HE IS STILL HAVING SO MUCH PAIN doesnt...
... anti-depressents, pain killers, and anti-seziure ( neurontin ) drugs and HE IS STILL HAVING SO MUCH PAIN doesnt...
... anti-depressents, pain killers, and anti-seziure ( neurontin ) drugs and HE IS STILL HAVING SO MUCH PAIN doesnt...
- new to this plus question 10th May 2007
... instructions.
Gabapentin is the generic name for Neurontin , which almost all docs try for exactly what you describe...
- carbamazepine/Tegretol 8th May 2007
... reaction to Lyrica, absolutely NOTHING happened with Neurontin ..and now I live with the pain!!!
Wishing you a...
... with chronic pain and it is SO difficult. Lyrica and Neurontin actually increased my pain and the vision problems...
... have zip problems from it. I also take Lamictal and Neurontin , plus folic acid supplements (and some other rx's...
- Keeping a Journal/Diary... 1st May 2007
... black and white vision, etc.) I am also currently on Neurontin for my other symtpoms and it does help.
Not to get...
- Leg Numbness & Foot Cold! 26th April 2007
... steroid treatment for five days. (Solomedrol) I take Neurontin 300mg 3 times a day. My leg stiffness and numbness...
... better, but spasms alot more.
They gave me the Neurontin actually during my diagnosis because I was having...
... everything tastes bad, I am now taking Balcofen as well my Neurontin . They are tapering me up on the balcofen, and it is...
- nerve pain 26th April 2007
... you. Im told many MANY people have good luck with Neurontin or LYrica, two meds specifically used for nerve pain...
- Cymbalta... 22nd April 2007
... the leg spasms away. It doesn't. In the past I used Neurontin for this--worked like a charm but I felt totally fluff...
- Sounds crazy to me! 20th April 2007
... I'm only posting this because so many of us are on Neurontin .
My friend saw a specialist about her thyroid (slightly ... couldn't prescribe HRT, but gave her a scrip for 300mg neurontin , 3 TIMES A DAY, citing a fairly lame study that said ... for the MS numbness and pain.
Has ANYONE heard of neurontin for HOT FLASHES???...
... Nikki, thanks! My friend brought home 2 scrips: Neurontin and Atenolol. I had taken Atenolol years ago for ... my tremor (didn't help much) and I take Neurontin now. Since she has neither tremor nor MS, she was ... agitated to say the least!
She did not fill the Neurontin (though it would be a 3 month supply for ME!) I told...
... specific, for something specific??
Hot flashes and Neurontin , Ive heard of, even though it didnt work- but Atenolol...
- I got my MRI results 20th April 2007
... wondering.)
Finally, the drug Gapabentin is generic for Neurontin - and yes, MANY of us are taking it. It is classified...
... hard not to take anything else. I was on Gapabentin ( neurontin ) for a few weeks, like Lilc said, you can take anywhere...
