- I found out this does NOT work!! 4th October 2007
... appts, I havent tried much. As of right now I am on Neurontin , using Lidocaine patches (which dont do anything for...
- Finally, Some good news.... 4th October 2007
... body. AT the time of treatment I was taken off my neurontin . I think it might be that.. It just shows me how...
- question about sympathetic blocks?? and scs's 4th October 2007
... month. I've been on all the pain meds, cymbalta, neurontin , ketamine cream,and pt. I've decided to go ahead...
... month. I've been on all the pain meds, cymbalta, neurontin , ketamine cream,and pt. I've decided to go ahead...
- anyone try Lyrica? 4th October 2007
... If so did you notice a difference between that and neurontin ?
Hey, [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"][COLOR="Blue...
... effects decrease. So did the pain relief.
I tried Neurontin when it first came out. It fried my brain more than...
... effects decrease. So did the pain relief.
I tried Neurontin when it first came out. It fried my brain more than ... .............(Joke)
Judie
Hi Judie,:)
Neurontin does me like that, so i only take it at night to sleep ... me? I may be thinking of someone else. Might be the Neurontin !!:) HA HA. How did you go off the narcotics? I need...
... could have been a dosage mix up. I am on 3600mg of Neurontin daily, and it works great on the legaches. Good luck...
... day so I don't get all confused and screw up. The neurontin makes me very forgetful, so I don't take any chances...
... could have been a dosage mix up. I am on 3600mg of Neurontin daily, and it works great on the legaches. Good luck ... ! LD
Thanks for the info, I'm on neurontin and it does help, so I'm probably going to leave things...
... How long have you been on the neurontin ? It is a medicine that takes time to really start ... from. My RSD was past all the stages and I've been on neurontin for almost 4 yrs now and couldn't live without it ... again he started me on a low dose but I stuck with the neurontin which is also cheaper. Sometimes you just got to give...
... hot heating pad and not all the time.
As for the Neurontin ...it pre-dated Lyrica. So I guess we could call Lyrica ... NOT!! just different side effects....for me. The neurontin messed with my head.........I was incoherent. But...
... helped me. I've tried every antidepressent out there, neurontin and cymbalta. All the antidepressents and neuronting...
... comparable dosage of Lyrica that would match the amount of Neurontin I need to take. I take a very high dosage of Neurontin...
- I finally saw Pain Mgt Doc 18th September 2007
... treatment. In the end what we decided on is he put me on Neurontin , I have to build up to 300 mg 3 times a day. Then...
... your going in the right direction.. I was put on neurontin .. It really does help.. Don't get discouraged it takes ... even have any side affects at all.. If I didn't have neurontin .. I dont think I would sleep at night.. If I forget...
... Hi Michelle1,
Thanks for the advice about the Neurontin . A lot has happened since I last posted. I actually ... He shot me right up to 300 mg 3 times a day for the neurontin , and said I could go up to 600 mg if that wasnt doing...
- HELP my pain doc says, taper off morphine!!!! 10th September 2007
... MSContin 60mgs twice a day, Lortab 10 for breakthrough, Neurontin 600mgs,twice a day, Zanaflex 4mgs, three times a day...
... without the meds.??
Right now all Iam taking is neurontin and tylenol with cod.. and I also go for lidocaine...
- Causalgia, no one understands :( 10th September 2007
... see" my pain. Pain meds help, but are a band aid. Neurontin has been effective but I was switched to Lyrica to...
... see" my pain. Pain meds help, but are a band aid. Neurontin has been effective but I was switched to Lyrica to...
- Topamax? 6th September 2007
... I am on Topomax. I take 75 mgs at night along with neurontin all day and night. It does help in several ways. 1st...
... even started losing the weight that I gained from the neurontin . I was almost pain free for the first time in 6 years...
- Shellygod66- Michelle1 5th September 2007
... So, thats the reason why.. I do still take the neurontin .. It really does help me.. If I forget to take it...
- Sharon, and everyone. 24th August 2007
... I hsd mega memory problems with the neurontin . It looked good when I first started it but then as...
... Thats really weird that you have those problems with neurontin .. I take that and I have no problems.. In the beginning...
- What do you do? 20th August 2007
... medications and side effects. I cannot take Lyrica, neurontin , anti-depressants... etc. But no problems with Namenda...
... upped to 120mgs of Methadone, and take 3600 a day od neurontin . Those keep the pain down pretty good, but my balance...
- pain in shoulder blade and neck 18th August 2007
... ones that seemed to help take the edge off are the Neurontin , Lamictal and tylenol with cod.. Alot of the meds...
... Hi Samantha, I take 3600 mg of Neurontin , Soma 350 mg 4 times a day, Norco 10/325 mg 4 times...
- Question about sweating? 14th August 2007
... it happened 3 times. He asked if I was taking my neurontin and I said yes. He didn't say anything else about...
- tell me your story... 11th August 2007
... my R hand swelled up. They though it was from the neurontin I was taking.. Soon after that at work I started...
- How does everyone handle the humidity?? 10th August 2007
... codiene. same as you sometimes more.. I am also taking neurontin and lamictal.. Without the neurontin I don't think...
- Been away have questions 9th August 2007
... months, and I'm so happy with the results. I'm on Neurontin (generic, can't spell it but it starts with a gab...
- Wierd day! 8th August 2007
... everyday treatment so you shouldnt really skip that. The neurontin shouldnt really make you too tired if your used to...
- New user-Possible RSD-Hope to find support 3rd August 2007
... specialist right in the room with me.. The started me on neurontin and lamictal and tylenol with cod.. It helped a little...
- New Member--not sure if I am doing this right. need RSDS support!! 31st July 2007
... currently getting lidocaine infushions.. I am also taking Neurontin , Lamictal and tylenol with cod.. Iam hoping my next...
- PAIN PUMP did you have RSD flare up after having it put in ? 28th July 2007
... treated with another
kind of medication... I was on Neurontin , that was of no relief.
Thank You and take care...
- new to boards,and need to meet people who know what I am going through. 27th July 2007
... they can keep track on the computers.
Iam taking neurontin now.. I did feel really sick early on.. My question ... me... I have heard alot of people complain about neurontin .. The weight gain, tired, dizzy, etc.. I use to have...
... Michelle,
I took the neurontin for about 1 mth. and could not deal with the side...
- Experiences with Lyrica 25th July 2007
... nothing else has. I've been on every antidepressant, neurontin and cymbalta all with horrible side effects, specifically...
- Lidocaine infusion 23rd July 2007
... usuing celebrex, Daypro.. I also think even through Neurontin is not a anti-inflammatory drug.. Its also used in...
- needles and surgery bad for RSD? 15th July 2007
... When my dr called down to Dr s.. Dr s put me on Neurontin , and lamictal and tylenol with codiene until I saw...
- huge hugs to michelle 13th July 2007
... that? Is it a anti seziure med? Something like the neurontin ? My dr wants me to wait until I get that next Lidocaine...
- Why am I so depressed 1st July 2007
... meds.. The only others I have taken are Lamictal and neurontin . Thats it.. Also, the lidocaine infushions. Which...
- What is your story? 24th June 2007
... have been prescribed Lyrica, Amithripwhatever, Soma, Neurontin , lets just my cabinet would be a junkie's dream. ...
- Anyone's Trial Stim stop working? Help me please! 17th June 2007
... have you ever been on that- they said it is like Neurontin but I could not tolerate that.
I just got the trial...
- TKB .....How are You??? 16th June 2007
... .. It took me weeks.. I had started lamictal and neurontin at the same time..both on the lines of meds your taking...
- Semi-good news 14th June 2007
... something else. I've tried- Amitroptylene, Lyrica, Neurontin , Flomax, Desiprimene, Nortriptylene, Cymbalta, and...
- any methadone users for pain??? 5th June 2007
... for my back pain which it is not touching. I take neurontin for my rsd pain. I also take dilaudid and percocet...
- Frusterated 4th June 2007
... season in the year.
Went to PM today. He's upped my Neurontin to 900mg. He also put me on cymbalta 30mg for the...
- Medications you are currently using. 30th May 2007
... Dee,
Currently I am taking Neurontin , Lamictal, and tylenol with codeine. I also go for...
... oratriptaline 3xday and percocet. Michelle- you are taking Neurontin . My doc keeps trying to get me to take this. Give...
... Six,
I take 1200 mg/ day of the neurontin .. At first it does make you very tired, dizzy, forgetful...
... have tried...Amitriptyle, Nortriptylene. Desiprimene, Neurontin , Prednisone, Lyrica, Cymbalta, Flomax...those are...
- can you take allergy meds while on all the drugs. 26th May 2007
... are really acting up. Can I take sudafed while on Neurontin and antidepressents? I would think so, but I don...
- Help! I need advice! 24th May 2007
... where it is. I also forgot to tell you that i take neurontin 300mg four times a day. as you can tell one of my...
... where it is. I also forgot to tell you that i take neurontin 300mg four times a day. as you can tell one of my...
- Has anyone had additional leads after scs has caused rsd to spread? 17th May 2007
... and other stress relieving alternatives. The Lyrica, Neurontin , and the rest did not work before and I do not want...
- RND in Children only? and the Difference between RSD and RND 17th May 2007
... therapy, and sometimes the very basic combination of Neurontin and Elavil. And they often get very good results with...
- I HATE my Doctor 17th May 2007
... taking is tylenol with codine... I was on Lamictal, Neurontin , tyoenol and codine.. My insurance co stopped paying...
- legal suit or not???? please help asap 15th May 2007
... right nerve. I was on 40mgs of methadone, 1200 of neurontin (My morning pills), when they did the surgery, my...
- Saw my PM for the first time. 14th May 2007
... doesn't cover it so it cost 130. wow..the he gave me neurontin 300 mg to take one at bedtime for 1 week, then 2 at...
- Question for females with RSD 13th May 2007
... Actually thats how I lost my job... I had started on Neurontin , Lamictal they made me so tired and sick... I worked...
- Put on Methadone, Need Advice 10th May 2007
... remember the dosage but I will let you know. I also take neurontin . I can not go without it. Lucklily I have stayed...
... I have two small kids but I could not tolerate the Neurontin . I am going to inquire about prialt and ketamine and...
- pain in shoulder blade and neck 6th May 2007
... spread to all four extremities. I am taking lamictal, neurontin , and just tylenol with codiene. Last January I went...
- Lamictal for pain? 15th April 2007
... pharmacist said this med has same side effects as neurontin , and I couldn't take neurontin because I couldn't...
... but it still seems like he's pushing it because the neurontin didn't work for me. Plus my pain doc knows I'm a...
- Need Help....With Meds 12th April 2007
... Hi Everyone, I need suggestions on how to get my neurontin increased from 1800mg a day, 600 3 x's a day, to...
- What Meds are you all taking? 10th April 2007
... of drugs. My routine is this. 7:00 am I take 300 mg neurontin , 40 mg morphine, 10 mg protonix, at 11:30 I take 300 ... mg neurontin and 15 mg MSIR (morphine instant release), 4:30 I ... take 300 neurontin and sometime MSIR, 7:00 300 meurontin, 40 mgs morphine ... , bedtime 900 mgs neurontin , 40 mgs zanophlex, 8 mgs backlophen, 15 mgs morphine...
... Hi Syribo, I take 3600 mg of Neurontin a day, Norco 10/325 4 x a day. I take Soma 350 mg...
... Thanks for the replies :) I've tried Neurontin in the past for a while but it didn't do anything...
... 100 Celebrex in the afternoon and Clonazepam, 300 Neurontin , 40 Elavil, 1000 mg Tylenol and 30 Restoril (sleeping ... emergency and morphine). Once I got on Clonazepam and Neurontin 1200, and to the pool, it backed off. With my present...
... is suffering here not him.just what dosage was your neurontin at its highest point?alot of people give up on this...
... have taken enough, or not long enough. I also tried Neurontin (The first time I was hurt, about 4 years ago, and...
... over the last 2 1/2 years. Previously I had been on Neurontin (2700mg/day). I was also on Cymbalta and Klonipin ... and Fentanyl.
None of these seemed to help. The Neurontin and Cymbalta gave me such bad side effects (vision...
- EMG Testing? 8th April 2007
... your pain. First are you on a nerve med. I am on neurontin and it is fairly inexpensive with my insurance. In...
- Anyone experience this? 7th April 2007
... I did find is that when I take the mMethadone and Neurontin , there is an hour or so where I get sleepy, but unfortunate...
- This is for Dee Navymom 27th March 2007
... potentially fatal condition. Also, Pamelor, Lyrica, and Neurontin all can suppress the central nervous system, so be...
... taking nueortin and pemelor. I assumed she meant Neurontin and Pamelor, both of which suppress the central nervous...
- I need a doc that knows RSD 21st March 2007
... Hi Sixftblnd:) I take Neurontin for the nerve pain and Soma for muscle spasms and...
- Increasing Burning & Deep Pain 19th March 2007
... Hi Dee:) I take Neurontin for the nerve pain and I'm on the maximun dosage my ... is and maybe you need to change. Some people take Neurontin and some take Lycria, it usually depends on the person...
... You Jeanne and Rayefaye
Jeanne..I have tried both neurontin and lyrica but couldn't handle the side effects of...
... sorry to hear that you'll can't take the Lycria or Neurontin , I know I don't what I would do without the Neurontin...
... I was wondering if I should just stop taking it ? Neurontin , Cymbalta, and on and on of drugs have done nothing...
... I was given Neurontin when I first got hurt and my doctors thought I had...
... Hi Dee,
I'm able to take Neurontin and I guess it helps - who knows??? I also use the...
- Epidural catheter questions 16th March 2007
... med for bipolar (which I'm not) and is similar to neurontin (which I have taken in the past but knocks me out...
- Tanning? 11th March 2007
... planting a few flowers here and there but because of the Neurontin it's not recommended to stay in the sun long. I sometimes ... someone can answer your question but I do know that Neurontin and the sun don't mix. But I can't wait though to...
- Hey Skooze from Rayefaye 7th March 2007
... Hey Skooze, believe or not but Neurontin has worked way better for me than Lycria has. I tried ... didn't do nothing for me, I guess my system handles Neurontin better than most. I've had no serious side effects ... more stronger pain medicine that I do, all I take is Neurontin , Norco and Soma. I take Soma for severe muscle spasms...
... too take soma and know when I miss my dose. How much neurontin do you take a day? I'm 46 and I guess I just tke what...
- sleep? 28th February 2007
... so much! I have already been on lyrica, elavil, and neurontin ...just wondering if there was anything else that some...
... so much! I have already been on lyrica, elavil, and neurontin ...just wondering if there was anything else that some...
... I now take Clonazepam like Brad, Elavil and 300 Neurontin as well as Celebrex for arthritis. You will think...
- New to CRPS or RDS 27th February 2007
... something else but it helps me out a whole lot but the Neurontin also does a pretty good job as well. But of course...
... I agree with you on the Neurontin because Lyrica didn't help me at all. Besides Neurontin ... especially weight gain that I have not experienced taking Neurontin . But some people believe differently but medicine...
- Intense sacroiliac pain-any suggestions? 20th February 2007
... that now it's in my back!! I am on 80mg Methadone, Neurontin , Cymbalta and Robaxin - all for nerve pain, and they...
... chair which I think flared it up. The pain meds or neurontin don't touch the pain but I think the motrin (200mg...
- Heres to you all!!! 10th February 2007
... I was told that the only thing that might help is neurontin or lyrica. I tried lyrica and it did not work. I ... am on 600 mg of neurontin 3 times a day. I am also on oxycodone 40mg in am...
- RSD in a child 8th February 2007
... in Detroit where she was diagnosed. She was put on Neurontin and had PT and OT five days a week for about 7 weeks ... Was put on a morphine pump, morphnie drip and the neurontin . Only needed PT for 2 weeks. She is doing well now ... , but is continuing on the Neurontin for a while. We see the Dr. again on March 7.
...
... in Detroit where she was diagnosed. She was put on Neurontin and had PT and OT five days a week for about 7 weeks ... Was put on a morphine pump, morphnie drip and the neurontin . Only needed PT for 2 weeks. She is doing well now ... , but is continuing on the Neurontin for a while. We see the Dr. again on March 7.
...
... into remission. She is currently taking 600 mg of Neurontin a day so until she is off of that I won't know if...
- Results from being misdiagnosed 5th February 2007
... never went back.:p
Was the the bipolar medicine Neurontin ?? If so that drug will screw you up worse than anything...
- does anyone else get used to meds and then they don't work anymore 26th January 2007
... Hi Bobby:) I started out on 600 mg of Neurontin 3 yrs ago and now I'm up to the maximum 3600 mg now...
- Any suggestions for topical pain creams? 25th January 2007
... A/N/L ointment." It's a mixture of amitriptaline, neurontin , and lidocaine in a petroleum base. It works well...
- Med question 15th January 2007
... just the 3 main meds I'm on now
TOPMAX
ULTRAM
NEURONTIN
are not habit forming nor dangous to my liver! that...
- Hi everyone. 14th January 2007
... the beginning of the :) craziness. Stay away from neurontin , a drug that is supposed to help you, but it will...
- How do you get sleep???? 13th January 2007
... and extreme tiredness) were too much so I changed to Neurontin (epileptic medication). However I can only take one...
- been living with rsd for 2 and half years now 7th January 2007
... rtriptyline for anti-depressant, and sleep aid, I also take neurontin its a seizure med yes not quite sure why they put...
... rtriptyline for anti-depressant, and sleep aid, I also take neurontin its a seizure med yes not quite sure why they put ... upping my dosage and its not helping much.
Yes, Neurontin is for nerve pain. If you look it up it will tell...
... extra socks to protect their extremities.
The Neurontin , isn't going to help you at all. The higher the dose ... Now it was written 3 years ago, and they recommend Neurontin . But things have changed since then. The important...
- any teens or newly diagnosed out there? 4th January 2007
... How well did the Neurontin work for you?...
... not sure if that little bit of progress is from the Neurontin , the intense physical therapy or what! When you are...
- vision problems???MEDS???? 30th December 2006
... something within my brain now.i even went back to neurontin since when i had been on this med before for over...
- new to RSD 29th December 2006
... just an appt for info. He did start me on 300mg of neurontin 3 times a day and upped my oxyconyin to20mg 2 times ... pm vacation) for that. He upped my morning dose of neurontin to 2 pills and 2 pills of the oxy.
Does this all...
... your daughter can try talking to your son for you? Neurontin is not the best drug to be on, and you might try reading...
... Skooze, My meds just were uped. Now I take 600mg of neurontin 3 time a day, 40mg of oxycontin in the am and 20...
- Migration 23rd December 2006
... vision which is also a side effect of high doses of Neurontin . (hate that drug!) It can of course hurt and burn...
- Newly Diagnosed RSD 21st December 2006
... that is good. As far as I know you should take the Neurontin on a scheduled basis. Lyrica is better but you might ... very little; various drugs, ending up with Lyrica and neurontin and elavil which all help a lot; watertherapy and...
... on it, my fingers can touch my palm. I am taking neurontin morning and night. Pain isn't so much an issue for...
- I'm stuck between Crying & Outbursts!! 10th December 2006
... the side effects. I found it looking for the drug neurontin , which I nicknamed NeROTTEN> That drug made me crazy...
- Any Information On Ganglion Block Injections? 17th November 2006
... Because It Is Given In The Neck. So She Has Prescribed ' Neurontin '!
Please Let Me Know About These Two Things.
... # 1/ The Ganglion Block Injection.
# 2/ Neurontin .
Has Anyone Of You Had Any Relief Of Pain With...
... another story!
also, ask about lyrica instead of neurontin . it is newer, made by the same people, but with less...
... another story!
also, ask about lyrica instead of neurontin . it is newer, made by the same people, but with less ... Ganglion Block Injections"!! :p :)
Don't you think ' Neurontin ' can help instead of the injections ? I hate to take...
- RFS testimonials please???? 7th November 2006
... bathroom until he told them to leave. I am know on Neurontin three x a day 1800mg still don't think its helping...
... full time job. Sorry to hear about the lyrica, but neurontin is worse. I nicknamed the drug, NeROTTEN, and there...
- What is Lyrica and is it better than Neurotin??? 27th October 2006
... to take this? i had heart issues with it (and with neurontin ) - strange heart flutters, racing heart, chest pain ... side, and many of the side effects are the same as neurontin . as with any drug, it should be thoroughly researched...
