- Another new symptom 28th February 2008
... in and is excruciating!
I was recently put on neurontin for the nerve pain and it has helped so much with...
... had some spasms, but not the curling in. I started Neurontin a few days later and that has helped some too. Not...
- melissa update, please read! 28th February 2008
... with the answer. I forget, have you tried the lyrica? neurontin ?
Thank GOD they got you referred to University...
... with the answer. I forget, have you tried the lyrica? neurontin ?
Thank GOD they got you referred to University...
- Back From My 6 Week Checkup 27th February 2008
... that and I am a terrible person.
I have joined the neurontin train. I start tonight with 1 300mg pill at bedtime ... well, I am at his mercy. I'll let you know how the neurontin works fo me...............Debbie...
... doctor, and at lease he is going to have you try the Neurontin , and I pray it will give you relief! If the lower...
... That would be great if it works.
I took my first neurontin last night. I forgot to ask the doc so can someone...
... philosophy works for me.
Debbie -- my experience with neurontin was that it took awhile to tell if it had any effect...
- Enough Already! 26th February 2008
... vision and extreme itching. He changed it last week to Neurontin at its lowest dose and an hour after taking it, I ... also take MS Contin and Flexeril. I am to take the Neurontin 4 times a day but I have only needed it more than...
... will not take care of that.
I probably need to be on neurontin , lyrica or topamax for the nerve pain.
I will call...
- New faces , same back pain 26th February 2008
... how they make me feel. I am on MS contin 30 mg 2x, Neurontin 2x lowest dose can take 4 but not up to that yet, ... with caffeine, I'm just not quite right. The BP and Neurontin are both new-last week new but I started them about...
- To Marlosmom Re: Nerve Pain 25th February 2008
... legs feel like they might give out.
I have taken Neurontin . I tried it for awhile prior to my surgery and didn...
... your back. My pillow goes to all places I go.
Neurontin .. the only thing with this meds, they have to increase...
- what is this all about??? 24th February 2008
... puts me on some kind of meds which is stronger than Neurontin , Lurica, keppra, etc. But has a lot of serious side...
- I'mmmm Back... 24th February 2008
... in a few days with food first. He also put me on neurontin (sp?) and none too soon. I have been in absolute...
... from MsContin and Flexeril to MsContin, Skelaxin, Neurontin , BP meds w/a diuretic attached, Albuterol inhaler...
- Possible Nerve Pain Referred to Knee 23rd February 2008
...
You can try the nerve pain meds like lyrica and neurontin if you havent tried those yet.
Hope you are feeling...
- New here...no firm diagnosis 22nd February 2008
... be at a loss and that is very discouraging. I take Neurontin for the sharp pains (helps some) and Tramadol for...
- Problems sitting two weeks after L3-L4 PLIF.... 22nd February 2008
... front of my thighs.
Before I had surgery, I tried neurontin for a while, to see if it would help the sciatic pain...
- Cherir -- Question about S1 Nerve Root Irritation 22nd February 2008
... take it during the day. Also I'm on cymbalta and neurontin , but not happy about the side effects/memory issues...
- Neurontin Or Topomax? 20th February 2008
... considering nerve meds. I have narrowed it down to neurontin or topomax and would like to here from anyone who...
... Hi,
I have not yet tried Neurontin , but I had tried Topamax on two different occasions ... I am going to talk to my doctor on Monday about Neurontin as an alternative to the Lyrica. Hopefully, I can...
... I currently use Lyrica (which is essentially Neurontin ) and Topamax together and my PM doc says that the...
... Hi,
I was on neurontin 2700mg a day for over a year. Biggest thing that was ... than I should be on but after the high doseage of neurontin they had to match it up to get the same relief. I ... now. I drive now, didn't feel alert enough on the neurontin to drive at all. Never took the topomax. But I have...
- I fainted and fell into a wall - thoughts? 16th February 2008
... pharmacist thought was a high starting dose. I have tried Neurontin and Lyrica in the past, and both put me in walking...
- Justoneofus -- Flare-up? 16th February 2008
... to side effects. I’m staying on a very low dose of Neurontin and believe it helps some, but am unimpressed. I...
- pain, pain and more pain! 15th February 2008
... Melissa. Sorry to hear things arent much better. The Neurontin is "usually" not a replacment for your pain meds, ... taken in conjunction with your pain meds. Expect the Neurontin to make you very tired and loopy for a few weeks and ... for any serious side effects. You have to let the Neurontin build up in your system in order to see how much it...
- Update on my nerve pain 14th February 2008
... put me on the same pain killers, muscle relaxors and Neurontin , which when I asked him if it caused weight gain he...
... for those nerves to heal. I took a very high dose of neurontin 2700 mgs a day! youcan take up to 3200mg a day, but ... The nerve meds are what you wnat to concentrate on, neurontin , lyrica, topomax. they take time to find the right...
- Prayers needed! 14th February 2008
... and it ruled out a stroke. So I was reading up on neurontin and it may be the cause of some of this. I just don...
... dehydrated when you eat, and it's totally possible that the neurontin and tramadol could be causing her confusion. I hope...
... Dee,
Neurontin does to you - confusion can be part of the side effects ... no idea how do I and everybody else gains weight on Neurontin since I have no appetite at all. So dizzy, nausea...
... They discontinued that med and are concerned that neurontin combined with prednisone injection and dehydration...
... Apparently neurontin can also make you go completely bonkers to especially...
... I'm glad to hear your mom is much better. How much Neurontin was she taking? I took 2400 mgs a day, but not that...
... official reason for her admittance: Dehydration due to neurontin reaction....
- Praying for deb! 13th February 2008
... would be Tegretol (anti-seizure med). He said if the Neurontin made me feel goofy then the Topomax would probably ... gain (I have gained 10 pounds on the Cymbalta and Neurontin ) but he said you don't usually see weight gain with...
- Topomax Questions 11th February 2008
... damage and pain. I have already tried Lyrica and Neurontin . Can anyone share their experiences with Topomax...
... damage and pain. I have already tried Lyrica and Neurontin . Can anyone share their experiences with Topomax...
... until it blocked my migrains, now I am on it and one Neurontin for nerve pain and I'm still feeling liKe I'm dying...
- Finally, I am getting some relief! 11th February 2008
... taking 9 meds every night (Coumadin, beta-blockers, PK, Neurontin , etc.) and if I read about side effects - it sounds ... scary.
But so far so good except for Neurontin (makes you gain weight, but at least helps with pain...
- Leg aches after spinal fusion 11th February 2008
... year or even 2 to heal the nerve pain.I am taking Neurontin and it's still hurts a lot.
Best of luck on your...
- Help, I Need Somebody, Help, My Surgeon Won't!!??? 9th February 2008
... for these 6 months) Still on meds and have been on Neurontin , mobic, etc. for last 3 years (also tore ACL in 2004...
- Nerve pain post surgery 9th February 2008
... even touch nerve pain.
Most common nerve meds are Neurontin (garabpentin), Lyrica (sister drug to neurontin),...
... haven't forgotten was the pain! I was sent home with Neurontin and Norco and Dilaudid which didn't touch my pain...
... killing effect on the nerve pain. I know for me I was on neurontin , 2700mg a day, for over a year and did need increases...
... intense, my legs and feet bother me the most.
I take Neurontin for the nerve pain, Percocet as a PK. And some other...
... pain at least can be somewhat help with narco PK, but Neurontin doesn't really help enough to be able to sleep or...
- new to the boards..need experienced advice! 8th February 2008
... excellent DR but he questioned me once why am I on Neurontin , this is antisessure medication.
When I told him...
- Back to the Spine Dr. again! 8th February 2008
... away, I have time to recover - but even high dose of Neurontin , Percocet and others don't help much at this point...
- Please help me understand MRI 7th February 2008
... for responding. Basically the last doctor gave me Neurontin , Flexiril,and Darvocet.He scheduled another appt....
- Restarting Injections 1st February 2008
... about your accident...but do understand...yup...the neurontin did that to me....made me "stupid"...turned left on...
... I had to stop Lyrica too for the side effects but neurontin works for me and now I have to deal with being extremely...
- Leg pain after L5/S1 fusion 31st January 2008
... pain from a headache, etc....a drug like Lyrica, or neurontin ....
... Lurica, got many side effects.
I was on Keppra
Was on Neurontin and now back on it again.
Good luck to you on your...
... taking it but then the pain returned. He then gave me Neurontin to try and see if it helped ease the nerve pain. ...
... help. Did not get any weight on it.
Than I was on Neurontin for a year. I gain a little weight but I think this...
- Update on my boyfriend's condition 31st January 2008
... never as much as I have now. I had to go back to Neurontin and Neurologist as well as PM will be watching my...
- New Pain and Problems..... 30th January 2008
... straight down hill fast!
My doctor just took me off neurontin and put me on Cymbalta. I am to have an upper EMG...
- Newbie - Just had IDET 27th January 2008
... relief. It was at that point the doctor put me on Neurontin . Neurontin was a lifesaver for 2 weeks. It worked...
- Cymbalta withdrawal 26th January 2008
... Would that be a Nascar Bug? :) I am on Cymbalta and Neurontin for nerve pain. The pain is not controlled with this...
- So, what's next? 25th January 2008
... works for you and also the Radio Frequency. I am on Neurontin and it helps somewhat...weaning off the Cymbalta so...
- burning toes 20th January 2008
... you there are meds that helps tremendously. I was on neurontin but the dosage was 2700mg a day and that was taking...
- Leg pain from prior back injury/surgery 18th January 2008
... pain they have tried ESI's, sympathetic nerve blocks, Neurontin , Cymbalta and physical therapy for the past almost...
- leg pain after lumbar fusion 17th January 2008
... too much. Were you given something like lyrica or neurontin to see if that helps?? Try to be patient. Angry...
... stop taking it immediately and he wants to try me on Neurontin instead. I'm waiting for the prescription to be filled...
- Anyone with similar problems post fusion? Starting to think I'm crazy! 17th January 2008
... problem at about 4 months post op. I blamed it on the Neurontin or Skelaxin I was taking. I felt like I was swelling...
- Good News!!! 17th January 2008
... are treating her migranes with our good old friend neurontin in hopes it will lessen her migranes thus lessen the...
- Can't take much more... 15th January 2008
... I have actually thought about asking to go off the Neurontin and Cymbalta and start on Topomax. You are right...
... look into switching to Topomaz and discontinue the Neurontin and Cymbalta. Take care of two problems at one time...
- Michael 8466..... 13th January 2008
... 2 times/week
I currently take Cymbalta and Neurontin . I still have pain in both legs, right worse than...
- Laminectomy and Foraminotomy 12th January 2008
... bit better, in the first surgery he started taking neurontin and since the second, is taking Lyrica. He will enter...
- Neuropathy 11th January 2008
... gotten significantly worse. The meds such as Lyrica, Neurontin and Cymbalta cause pain in his eyes so he can't take...
- life after spinal cord stimulator surgery 11th January 2008
... able to get a good, stable program going.
I was on Neurontin before the stim and no longer take it. I will warn...
- Taking a Break 10th January 2008
... Heya Deb -- I'm taking cymbalta neurontin and flexeril though hoping to get off some of em soon...
- Not sure what to do next 9th January 2008
... and intense lower back pain. The pm started me on neurontin for the pain, along with vicodin as needed. While...
- Topamax questions 8th January 2008
... questions tonight! Bear with me.:)
I am currently on Neurontin and Cymbalta. I can only take 30 mgs. of Cymbalta ... patients anyway if I could possibly stop the Cymbalta and Neurontin and just go on Topomax? Is the Topomax as effective ... on nerve pain as Neurontin ? Does Topomax cause the same memory loss and brain ... fog as Neurontin ?
Thanks everyone for your input.
Deb...
... re quite individual. For me, they're not as bad as neurontin . But, I didn't do as well overall on neurontin. ...
... together and that the Topamax serves to augment the Neurontin . I take both Topamax and Lyrica, which is essentially ... the newer version of Neurontin and, according to my PM doctor, they work especially ... you might be able to choose between keeping your Neurontin and adding the Topamax (and dropping the Cymbalta...
- strange things going on 8th January 2008
... resolved now. I didn't have a brain fog or anything, the Neurontin does that for me! It has definitely helped my mood...
- Round2 any results 8th January 2008
... life a little more confortable. My GP prescribed me Neurontin , and tramadol for the pain which seems to be working...
- Hi 7th January 2008
... meds. will help you a bit....I personally cannot take neurontin ...it made me soooo stupid..maybe the cymbalta will...
... must say it is helping me with my nerve pain, I tried neurontin years ago and too couldn't stand that med I was just...
- General Practioner and Back Update 7th January 2008
... meds. Unfortunately, I could not take either the Neurontin or the Lyrica. I reacted severly to both of them...
- Tired Of Pain 5th January 2008
... the ns. Just my opinion, of course.
Other than neurontin and Lyrica, you could try Cymbalta or topomax for...
... taking it for 3 mths now and I love it. I've tried neurontin and lyrica previously. For the first 6 wks Topamax...
... he changes it and tries something else.
I was on Neurontin for a year and told him that in the beginning helped...
- question about L5-S1 ruptured disc 4th January 2008
... you taking any meds to calm your sciatic nerve, like neurontin , lyrica or topamax?
I certainly wish you only the...
... ask him about putting you on a nerve relaxer, like neurontin , lyrica or topamax. I've tried all three and am currently...
... relaxers I've taken in the past. Previously, I've tried Neurontin and Lyrica but my leg and foot didn't respond to either...
- High BP from meds maybe??? 4th January 2008
... them check my kidney function too. I have been on neurontin and or lyrica for like over two years now. The lyrica...
- Surgeon Appt Update 3rd January 2008
... now. I've been on other nerve meds in the past - neurontin (didn't like, bad side effects) and lyrica (didn't...
... the non-narcotic drugs you've mentioned -- Cymbalta, Neurontin , etc. -- but I am very sensitive to side effects so...
- My Neurologist Appointment Today 2nd January 2008
... taking anything for your sciatic nerve pain, like neurontin , lyrica or topamax?
Please do not substitute my...
- discouraged 1st January 2008
... relaxers since my back journey began, first I tried neurontin , then lyrica and now I take topamax. The only one ... I didn't like was neurontin , the side effects were terrible. I'm not certain...
- See my surgeon tomorrow....????? 1st January 2008
... up a list so I don't forget any of them due to my Neurontin "brain fog". :)
any input is greatly appreciated...
... relieving it? Forgive me for not remembering (thank you neurontin !) if you told us already, but have you had any diagnostic...
... foot will start to "scuff" after about 10 mins. The Neurontin and Cymbalta help somewhat but some days are still...
- Another One Bites the Dust 30th December 2007
... easy.
I decided to take all my dopey nerve meds ( neurontin , cymbalta) at night (doc said was ok) and woke up...
... about it until I get used to them. My hub has been on neurontin for diabetic neuropathy for many years and he's like...
... there maybe it will all level out. Even taking the Neurontin just at night, I'm still pretty goofy all day!
I...
... including a full day of work today) with only the neurontin and cymbalta at night and one Flexeril (instead of ... three) during the day. Plus if I take the neurontin and cymbalta at about 8pm, I am only mildly stoned...
- Re: Side effects of Lyrica 28th December 2007
... off very slowly per the doc. He did not start the Neurontin until I had been completely off the Lyrica for 1 week...
... before I felt like a human being again.
Now I'm on neurontin for a week (100 mg three times a day) and I know it...
... on this dose as with Lyrica, though not as bad with neurontin .
I too get very lost on these meds, and my sense ... it a chance.
I'm going to try the full dose at neurontin at night -- maybe 8pm -- and see how it is when I ... and he says if it works I can try to stop talking neurontin . I tell you, this stuff feels like poison to me. ...
- Just need to vent 27th December 2007
... Year!
Ya know, I'm looking at all these drugs and neurontin , lyrica and topomax are anti-convulsants. Pamelor ... effects and now that my doc upped it to 60 mg, and added neurontin , I feel like I'm taking an appetite suppressant. ...
- Update and Topamax question 27th December 2007
... find it. I found this medication far easier than neurontin and cymbalta, but that is just me. I hope I can take...
- long term effects of Neurontin 23rd December 2007
... [QUOTE=deb53;3361228]Hi everyone,
I'm on Neurontin and worry about long term effects to the kidneys, ... same family of drugs, I'm sure it will the same as Neurontin . Thanks for any info.
Deb
Deb, that's a very...
... negative long term problems at all. I have been on neurontin & lyrica for over 2 yrs now. Neurontin gave me a very...
... personally i don't believe that neurontin effects the kidneys as badly as the lyrica can.i have ... kidney and liver disease and when they placed me on neurontin the night of my first c spine surgery as my pain was ... personally had a very bad experience with lyrica but not neurontin at all.no side effects.but everyone is very different...
- Justoneofus 23rd December 2007
... for the future, yet still not thrilled about taking neurontin . Still, I tolerate it better than Lyrica, which caused...
... better shape than I am now.
I skipped a dose of neurontin today because I needed to have a clear head at work...
- Schragie?? 23rd December 2007
... three times a day. I don't know if its Flexeril or neurontin since I started them both the same day but I did take ... this morning.
Would I get immediate relief from neurontin ? I'm on 300mg a day. Somehow I think that needs to...
... worst enemies, eh?
No anaphlactic shock for me from neurontin , just sleepy so far. Between that and the flexiril...
... fog, but helps with the spasms.
I am betting the Neurontin is making you so foggy and tired, but I understand ... The flexeril has a tad to do with it too, but that Neurontin goes to work on your head right away. It does take ... The doc did give me a script for that after the Neurontin and Lyrica reactions, but I was too afraid to try...
... typing away... Oh, well...
I gained 25 lbs. on neurontin . Not so cute on my 5'3 frame. It eventually came ... diligent work on my part. I was eating 1200 calories on neurontin and still getting fatter! Argh! Let's just say the...
- Results of my Neuro-surgeon appt 20th December 2007
... CHATTER-- thanks for your note. I went on Flexiril and Neurontin today and took a 4-hour nap in the afternoon. Haven...
... Those meds can be a real adjustment. When I started neurontin , it took me quite a bit to adjust. I take baclofen ... really helped without the side effects I had with neurontin .
I wish you smooth adjustment these next few days...
- This hasn't been a good day for me :( 19th December 2007
... this pain for another 1 1/2 months. Even though the Neurontin the free clinic doctor had put me on a few months ... Ultram ER, none of which worked. I'm on 600 mg of Neurontin 3 times a day and it really makes me groggy. If I...
- Good News 19th December 2007
... the very least lessen, your nerve pain. I've tried neurontin , lyrica and now I'm on topamax. I love topamax. ...
- Cold weather back pain 15th December 2007
... years ago with no success.
I think the flexeril and neurontin are helping. Leg pain was so much more manageable...
- Any of the old gang still here? 14th December 2007
... some other heath stuff lately.
I started back on Neurontin for my leg and foot pain about 6 or 7 weeks ago. ...
... remember to deal with your failed fusion.
I'm so glad neurontin is working for you! I just tried Lyrica for the squirrels...
... in the world, it has been my life preserver.
The neurontin (2700 mg a day) had me very disfunctional, forgot...
- Help! Taking Lyrica and feeling loopy 13th December 2007
... very well for him. After the lyrica my doc gave me neurontin , did not help at all, then elavil, that stuff worked...
... front of the computer and not know what to do. I'm on Neurontin now but can only take it at night as it also makes...
... started it at 300 mg a day but I was switching from neurontin (2700 mg a day) so I needed a higher dose. It does...
- Pain is back..what now? 12th December 2007
... symptoms of the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. The Neurontin and Cymbalta help somewhat but days like today the...
- 18 days postop Microdiscetomy 12th December 2007
... local family doctor for pain management. I take four Neurontin a day and by bedtime I usually have taken at least...
- Can anyone interpret this? 12th December 2007
... fearing he'd think I'm some drug addict. He has me on neurontin right now which helps slightly but I still have a...
... even take anything because I don't even know if the Neurontin is helping at all, and all those other ones didn't...
... allergies) and also a pill for allergies, and the neurontin for my back which doesn't seem to be helping. I wonder ... certain back problems and when they can't. Maybe the neurontin would help for certain back problems but maybe not...
- Has anyone taken Lyrica for nerve pain after back surgery? 11th December 2007
... to calm your sciatic nerve? Some common ones are neurontin , lyrica and topamax. I started out on neurontin,...
... Hi Mew, I have tried lyrica, neurontin & elavil. They either didn't work for me or the side...
... was going. Also some tremors. They switched me to Neurontin and I do a little better with that although I can...
