- toothache pain and RSD 1st August 2005
... extremity. I also had my attorney tell me that the drug Neurontin , and other durgs I found out later, can decay your...
- Hello iam new to the group 31st July 2005
... management has been next to nothing. I have been on Neurontin which I quit taking because of severe mood change...
- My Fight For Nerve Blocks 29th July 2005
... of us is different in our pain. I'm up to 2400mg of neurontin to deal with the burning. On July 5th I had a full ... yesterday I thought I would test myself by not taking my neurontin in the afternoon or evening. Just to see how long...
- RSD and pregnancy 15th July 2005
... doctor about the meds. Right now I am only taking neurontin on a regular basis, but when I have a flare I go and...
- New To The Board 14th July 2005
... and my STS machine, I would be still in bed. ;) Neurontin was my worse drug that I ever took. It did nothing...
- Hello, I am new, and I have RSDS 10th July 2005
... have had 5 blocks and PT for 6 months now. I am on neurontin , zoloft, ambien and vicodin right now. I am scheduled...
... have had 5 blocks and PT for 6 months now. I am on neurontin , zoloft, ambien and vicodin right now. I am scheduled...
- **Update** 8th July 2005
... nothing anyone can do! I'm taking 8 capsules 300 mg of Neurontin every day and I know if I miss one dose how quickly...
- Cymbalta for Chronic Pain? 2nd July 2005
... My husband is on Cymbalta (along with Neurontin , Methadone, Norco, Catapres, Wellbutrin). He says...
- am I doing a right thing? new to rsd 27th June 2005
... Topomax and that drug is a joke, right along with Neurontin . I am tired of taking Muscle relaxers. If I was...
... t mind if you got a second opinion.
Also , I take neurontin 300 mg, 3 times a day.
Now for the scary part.. I...
- HELP! RSD & Dental Pain (myofacial?) 23rd June 2005
... dentist he got knew about RSD, and said that the drug Neurontin will rot your teeth, or detriorate them. Anyone else ... heard of this?? I used to be on neurontin for 2 years, when I begged my dr.'s to take me off ... until I could get it pulled. I was on 2400 mg. of Neurontin . I see my PCP tommorrow, & any input from anyone ewould...
... I noticed the bone loss after I stopped taking the Neurontin . My Docs were pissed that I stopped taking it, but ... so I could start fresh. I can't say for sure if the Neurontin is the cause or just a helper, I also have A thyroid ... Team, so I guess I will never know and if it was the Neurontin , No one is going to admit it.
I hope your Appt...
... dentist he got knew about RSD, and said that the drug Neurontin will rot your teeth, or detriorate them. Anyone else ... heard of this?? I used to be on neurontin for 2 years, when I begged my dr.'s to take me off ... until I could get it pulled. I was on 2400 mg. of Neurontin . I see my PCP tommorrow, & any input from anyone ewould ... (
I'm very concerned about what you said about neurontin rotting your teeth?
where did you hear that Skooze ... ?
I was on neurontin too , up to 2400 mg and yes you are in a fog... I...
... that he has a cnother chronic pain client who was on Neurontin or NeROTTON, & that where I went to have my tooth...
- Daughter with CP has RSD. Need help 19th June 2005
... weeks I stiffen right up. I am on Clonmazepam and Neurontin as well which take the edge off, but I truely believe...
- CRPS - Is Pain Doctor able to DX? 31st May 2005
... to?
As far as treatment goes, I have been on Neurontin , Amitripit? (antidepressent), Topomax, All Migraine...
- Burning Foot 4 weeks post op from back surgery 26th May 2005
... the Sympathetic Nerve Chain. Well started taking neurontin 100mgs 3X's a day with 2 vicodin, well now I'm up ... with the vicodin, if I don't take the vicodin the neurontin does nothing. Has anyone else had this experience...
- AC and RSD 20th May 2005
... AC on at home and in the car. The doctor has me on Neurontin to help the burning. I have noticed since the AC has...
- allodynia sending me over the edge 19th May 2005
... pain pump as a possible solution.
My daughter uses neurontin for her allodynia (she doesn't have RSD - she has ... sensation). She has also tried topomax, but preferred the neurontin .
I hope you find relief soon. I'll keep you in...
- What is remission? 19th May 2005
... remission? How do you know? I am still taking my neurontin , and can feel it when it wears off. I'm taking mobic...
- Need some help from the experienced 17th May 2005
... this forum - I found the drug Clonmazapam along with Neurontin and water therapy caused a great reduction in my symptoms...
- Anyone have Profuse Facial Sweating? 4th May 2005
... did not work out for him. '
He currently takes Neurontin 600mg along with his pain medications....
- Can you get RSD from a fall? Help please!!!! 2nd May 2005
... Cymbalta, Lexapro, Percocet, and Zanaflex. I tried Neurontin for the nerve pain but it gave me terrible headaches...
... the pain is a good idea. Some people who don't like neurontin find that topomax helps.
Best wishes,
Julie...
- i'm so mad 29th April 2005
... pain. They are in process of doubling my dosage on Neurontin . Yeah, that's the answer!!!!!! The epsom salts do...
- Wondering if I really have RSD - Help! 22nd April 2005
... medications the pm doc has perscribed - methadone, neurontin , two different anti depressants, etc. etc. etc. I...
- Can someone answer some questions for me please? 22nd April 2005
... clothes hurt. On medication now, Clonmazepam and Neurontin . It spread to face, thighs and elbows and I was scared...
- SCS Trial Questions 3rd April 2005
... both upper extremities.
I am off of Methadone, Neurontin , and Klonopin. I do still take Topomax, Clonodine...
- Anyone with Spinal Cord Stimulators 2nd April 2005
... allergies and have gained 80 lbs. I am on 6000 mg of Neurontin a day and was told that will cause weight gain. I...
- Dr said I have RSD but is it something else 29th March 2005
... read that you do take some. Anyway, was the N drug Neurontin ? It does have some side effects, but I know it helps...
- Question about Neuroutin 22nd March 2005
... daughter is feeling better, and i would start her on the neurontin .
We all on here are on either the neurontin or ... that its for seizures, you got the right stuff. The neurontin works on the brain and helps with the nerves that ... Right now i am on 3200mg a day. I would try the neurontin and it will take a couple days to get the full effect...
... I agree on the affects of Neurontin . I am taking 2400 mg. a day. As for the Hydrocodone...
... on her back. This will be the first nigt to try the neurontin , but like you said it will take full effect in a couple...
... is also a seizure type medicine but stronger than Neurontin so you do not have to take as much. I could not handle ... more than 900 Neurontin a day as it upset my sleep. If she is not sensitive...
... after a fracture when I was 9 years old. I was put on neurontin and elevil originally, but was non-functional on both...
... and your daughter.
:)
amber
Ps how is the neurontin working???...
... Re: Neurontin
My daughter started with RSD when she was 14, in ... imput- her pain is 24 hours/day. Anyone try the new neurontin cream?...
... and it helps a little, sometimes. I take 2400 mg of Neurontin a day. I have been on Neurontin for nearly a year ... sometimes. It feels like fire ants under my skin! The Neurontin helps me a great deal. There are side effects, of ... course. Neurontin is known to cause short-term memory loss. For instance ... time in my left eye. Annoying, but another effect of Neurontin , as is wieght gain. I have spoken to my pain doctor ... assured me that these are normal reactions from the Neurontin . You have to weigh the effects against the outcome ... . Is the Neurontin helping? Would you rather have the pain that the Neurontin ... decided to deal with the side effects because the Neurontin has been detrimental in my pain therapy. If you have...
... Hello.
The dr took my daughter off the Neurontin . From what she was saying it was not helping her at ... back pain she was having. She was on 100 mg of the neurontin .
Come to find out her aunt was having the same...
... I can tell you I have been on neurontin for 9 months, along with skelaxin, percocet, antidepressent ... s, topomax, etc. One bad thing about neurontin for me was I gained 25 pounds and you have a great ... It worked for awhile, but as my rsd progressed, neurontin no longer helps me. The doctor took me off it, I...
- Question 17th March 2005
... have more muscle now than before the RSD - on drugs ( Neurontin and Clonmazepam) but pain levels at 30%. I started...
- RSD and facial pain 10th March 2005
... until I got on Clonmazepam, an anticonvulsive like Neurontin - I take both. Go back to your PMD and have him check...
- Update on me--Cindy 8th March 2005
... epidural block to help me with my pain. I'm taking neurontin but its not really doing anything but making me drowsy...
- Anyone gone to the ER??? 7th March 2005
... that I was in bed crying most of the day. I'm on Neurontin but on the lower dose--my PMD said we were going to...
... work with. He did not know the latest drugs -gave me Neurontin - and was going to conference himself and said he would ... he did and put me on Clonmazepam in addition to the Neurontin which reduced the pain by 90% for three or four days...
- RSD and Menieres DZ 4th March 2005
... terrible ringing and white noise also. Have you tried any Neurontin yet? I take ginko baloba daily to help the ringing...
- Those "RSD" moments..... 24th February 2005
... reivew it, edit it and then it still has typos. The Neurontin has taken away so much of what I was always proud...
... they come up with something more effective than the neurontin and our brains can start working normally again. ...
- I am confused, sad, and don't know where I belong 22nd February 2005
... take for my chronic depression) and replace them with neurontin . She said it was the only way to treat chronic pain ... meds, go for a period of no meds and then start the neurontin . The worst part was when she informed me that it shouldn...
- Hello Again to All! 16th February 2005
... psychoiartrist. My pain doc has me on Lortab 10 and Neurontin . He wants me to have a stim done, but the insurance...
... know? Good luck.
One other thing...have you tried Neurontin ? A lot of RSDers swear by it. It's a non-narcotic...
... effects from all of them , so i am back to just my Neurontin and that doesnt seem to wrk.
Sorry for so long...
- New with RSD (new to boards) 15th February 2005
... get RSD in to remission and fast. has he put you on Neurontin or Topomax yet? These drugs are usually for epileptics...
... maybe it was all in my head.
My doctor put me on Neurontin last week and it took a week for workers comp to approve...
... also can not move my foot up or down.
i hope the neurontin works for you, it helped me take the edge off the...
... spread to my arms and face. However after getting on Neurontin and Clonazepam I forced myself to go to the pool and...
- Neurontin & Pregnancy 11th February 2005
... tried looking up information on medical websites about neurontin . I would suspect that it isn't the greatest drug...
- Scars turn colors 3rd February 2005
... month since November. He had me titrate my dosage of Neurontin up to 3600 mgs a day seeing that I had no adverse ... know I am less dependent on the Vicodine because the Neurontin being so high really helps me! And the other meds ... to the point of soaking the floor with sweat. The Neurontin has gotton rid of the sweats. Yes, I still get the ... starts winding down but not as bad since I upd the Neurontin .
The only reason I am awake at this time is because...
... if I had frostbite. I also get the sweats, which Neurontin has helped, the sweats were so intense I wanted to...
- New Member 30th January 2005
... blocks and I've been on six different medications ( Neurontin , Nortriptyline, Bextra, Catapres patch, Lidoderm patch...
- Medicinal Marijuana Use for RSD 28th January 2005
... oxycontin, klonopin, xanax, roboxin zonegran, neurontin , serequel, wellbutrin, celebrex, and I can't even...
- Surgery and RSD or CRPS 20th January 2005
... still have burning sensations. Am on Clonazepam and Neurontin and well as Celebrex. Of course, I am in a law suit...
- Back again with RSD 20th January 2005
... couple of questions that I have. Must have been a neurontin moment.
Has anyone developed hyersensitivity at...
... really mellows me out. Between the Xanax and the Neurontin , I'm floating between the 60's and 70's.
Have...
- Baileysmum 13th January 2005
... about being off the meds(amitriptyline, lortan, & neurontin ), they have helped take the edge off so I can function...
... very dangerous allergic reaction to it, so was put on neurontin instead.
Having a newborn was very difficult. I...
- New to Board and to RSD 12th January 2005
... walking and the lot. Anyway, I am on all the typicals. Neurontin , pain patch, nortripline,percocet. I got a nerve block...
- New here 6th January 2005
... and other RSD boards are on anti-convulsants such as neurontin and topomax, which have helped them tremendously....
- My ketamine infusion is working! 2nd January 2005
... twice a day, they might get some relieve. Now on Neurontin and Clonmazepam, plus Celebrex for my arthritis. ...
- My wife has possible RSD dx 27th December 2004
... spinal blocks done and also starting on meds like Neurontin or Topomax. But that will be once she sees the doc...
- Sleepiness from methadone? 11th December 2004
... years, and it does help with the pain. (He is on Neurontin , catapres patch, Norco, Wellbutrin, atenolol, Lopid...
... mix more than any one drug. How long has he been on neurontin ? Neurontin caused me to sleep 12 hours a night after...
... less acetaminiphen) with the other medicines like Neurontin and Methadone. He takes the Norco separately during...
... month, down to 1500. He has already decreased the Neurontin to 1600 mg (from 3200, I think) over the last 6 months...
- still here 8th December 2004
... t know if it's meds causing it or not. I'm taking Neurontin and an anti-inflammatory. Nothing harder. If anyone...
- wondering who else feels this way 26th November 2004
... epressants on top of the sleep medication and the Celebrex, Neurontin and Clonazepam, I had a good talk to myself and decided...
- What to do??? 18th November 2004
... guys. - Jessica
PS, I already take my pain med, my neurontin , an anti-spasm/muscle relaxant, an antidepressant...
- Pregabalin (Lyrica) 17th November 2004
... I was reading this board and saw Neurontin pop up several times. Just wanted to let people know ... that Lyrica (Pregabalin) has replaced Neurontin . It's new from Pfizer and suppose to be much better...
... this bc it was made for Neuropathic pain, and the neurontin i am on is not workin. Hope to hear back from you...
- My almost 13year old has RSD! 12th November 2004
... has been diagnosed with RSD. She has been taking Neurontin for a few weeks. She has not noticed any improvement...
... doctors at a Pain Clinic. They just want her to stay on Neurontin a while longer before thinking of a block.
Her...
... has been diagnosed with RSD. She has been taking Neurontin for a few weeks. She has not noticed any improvement...
... but not really ones so
young. She has been on Neurontin a few weeks. We have not seen
improvement. I have...
... my metabolism slowed down from inactivity. Usually neurontin causes people to gain weight.
There are other meds ... that can help if the neurontin isn't doing the job. I personally hated the neurontin...
... would talk to the new doc about adding a med to her neurontin . I take elavil which is esstially a antidepressant...
... caused by nerve damage. I take clonazepam as well as neurontin and you might ask about it. It is an anti-convulsive...
- Anyone having difficulty with swelling? 6th November 2004
... are just continuing to increase my pain meds, the neurontin , and now a sleeping pill. Beside being sick from all...
- Blocks 20th October 2004
... wanted to give an update. They are continuing to up my neurontin and I am trying to stay on the lowest dose of percocet...
- Hi, New here. 14th October 2004
... after a while.
Are you on any other meds, like neurontin , or elavil, pain meds. your doc is right that many...
- The New One 14th October 2004
... my age.
He sent me away with a HUGE precpiction of NEURONTIN 300MG. there 180!! capsils. I am to take 2 3 TIMES...
... Jessica
:)
He did give you something for pain, neurontin and the patches. 900 mg is the least for pain-treatment...
... there are other meds they can give you. i didn't like neurontin so my doc put me on topamax. you will find that there...
... understand your confusion with a new diagnose.
About the Neurontin you should ask your DR. about your reaction. But I...
- Missing Trial SCS!!!! 12th October 2004
... they won cause my pain is back and I am taking the Neurontin and Amptripline once again.
Well I hope I answered...
- Official Diagnosis 7th October 2004
... RSD today by my neurologist. He is increasing the neurontin and wants me to have sympathetic nerve blocks done...
- Possible RSD Diagnosis 5th October 2004
... shocks, and muscle spasms. The doctor started me on neurontin . Then the symptoms started in the right leg from my...
- RSD / Help 3rd October 2004
... of anti-convulsant (for seizure patients) such as neurontin or topamax, an anti-depressant, and then if our limbs...
- RSD & menopause 29th September 2004
... intense hot flashes. These went away when I was put on Neurontin . :D I am back with intense hot flashes again and...
... news for both a week apart. Fun Fun!!!!
I am on Neurontin 1800mg a day for now a year like yourself, but I am ... sorry to say the Neurontin didnt help me with hot flashes. All that drug does...
... nasty side effect of RSD.
And Anne Marie I know that neurontin puts weight on most people. I weaned myself off of...
- What is RSD???? 28th September 2004
... on Kadian (morphine extended release) 200mg a day, neurontin 2400mg a day, and a ton of other meds. I'm also scheduled...
- What is considered effective treatment and howlong do we give it? 18th September 2004
... the Pain Management Dr. has me doing this so far: On Neurontin three times a day at 300 mg. each time, hydrocodone ... etc. I have only just titrated the third dose of neurontin . Do I need to give all this a few more weeks. I'm...
... what I mean.
I was "effectively treated" with neurontin (1500mg daily) for 9 months, I was able to do most...
... pain meds? If so, how do you know this especially on neurontin which you wean back on? Gee this is a complicated...
... still on lexapro, my anti-d, and topamax, instead of neurontin . I don't really think the topamax is working very...
... shared that with me. I'm still not sure how much the neurontin is helping though, but I guess I'll just share that...
- Cuvanni, How'd it go today? 18th September 2004
... My PM wants to try the less invasive treatment of neurontin , narcotics and PT after I see Ortho who understands ... RSD. Now I have been on the neurontin 11 days and just now have gotten slowly up to full ... To be honest with you Cuvanni, I am giving this neurontin one more week then I am asking for the blocks. I...
... When I was diagnosed in January, I was put on meds, neurontin and ms cotin, and offered blocks, and physical therapy ... them all. I too didn't see much of a change with the neurontin , and it made me sick, so I switched to topamaxm which...
- What can I expect? 14th September 2004
... I had all the signs. So Pain
Dr. started me on neurontin , licodaine patches, sent me for special support
hose...
... keeping weight off met head with special boot, taking neurontin (anti-convulsant for RSD nerve pain), special hose...
- Possible RSD diagnosis - but Dr's aren't sure 7th September 2004
... compared to most of his patients. My PM is putting me on Neurontin (ugh) says if I don't fare well he will change it...
... exercises at home on days I don't go to PT.
I take 600 mg neurontin 3xs a day and vicodin (finally down to only 1, maybe ... 2 vicodin a day). Have to take the neurontin or else I get terrific flareups of the RSD!
I have ... since July because I was also trying to wean off the neurontin . I won't do that anymore! RSD was only in my left...
- How is EVERYONE??? 6th September 2004
... up? Certain meds can cause severe depression, like neurontin , if the strength is too strong. I was on that drug...
- Jaw/teeth/head pain 31st August 2004
... Remeron-anti depressant-(dry mouth)
EYES: Percocet, & Neurontin both with blurred vision & dry eyes.
I got those...
... I'm taking Neurontin and naprosyn....
- WORKERS' COMPENSATION & RSD / CRPSII 30th August 2004
... mention - i am on 180mg MS contin per day; 1800 mg neurontin ; 3 tylenol/codine #4 per day, paxil & klonopin & i...
... there are other threads on this board that say the neurontin will cause weight gain. I went off of it, because...
- i like to be in control but rsd has takin over 29th August 2004
... anti-convulsant, helps the nerves, most usually take neurontin ) lexapro (for an anti-depressant) and methadone (for...
- pm doc visit 22nd August 2004
... hours later with physical therapy, upped my dose of neurontin , and gave me a rx for 5% lidocaine patches. Ouch...
- Good news for the future 17th August 2004
... talked about all the different treatments we take ( neurontin , ms contin, tegretol etc etc) and the pain we have...
- New Girl 16th August 2004
... nothing for my pain. Currently, I am taking 3200 mg of Neurontin per day; Lortab 10/500 mg, 2-3 tablets per day; Valium...
- What's Next?? 13th August 2004
... shouldn't continue that one!!
I've also been on neurontin , tramal, mexitil, various painkillers and calcium...
... you live?
(I also tak Tegretol, my life-saver. And Neurontin , Rivotril and Elavil. (Tablets) )
T...
... him.
I'm also on Topamax. It's very similar to Neurontin . its an anti-convulsant. i was on neurontin when i ... first got diagnosed, but neurontin was making me feel so sick the first 2 weeks i hated...
... if Topamax could help me? I used to get relief from neurontin , with only the weight gain as a side effect. But I...
- Jokehakk-was it your doc-SBlocks in all extremities 13th August 2004
... similar to clonidine), ketamine gel, nortriptyline, neurontin , and dextromethorphan? Has your doctor ever mentioned...
