- Results from Sympathetic nerve block 10th December 2007
... relief......have tried lots of meds, currently on Neurontin and Cymbalta, also numerous pain meds.....tried Sympathetic...
- Update - 5 wks after laminectomy/discectomy 7th December 2007
... tried ESI's x2 with me and various meds....Lyrica, Neurontin , Ultram, Percocet, Cymbalta. Unfortunately a lot of ... meds do not agree with me but a low dose of Neurontin has helped somewhat. Have they tried you on any of...
- Nerve Pain.....Bad Mood 4th December 2007
... me to eat lol.
But I like that betteer than the neurontin and lyrica that both casued me to gaine ten lbs in...
... surgeon said the topomax isn't as clean as lyrica or neurontin and they usually prefer those, but if you have to...
... me to eat lol.
But I like that betteer than the neurontin and lyrica that both casued me to gaine ten lbs in...
- Topamax Question 3rd December 2007
... few months - maybe 4? It's been much better than neurontin for me. I (unfortunately?) haven't lost a bunch of...
... lol. But I dont have the weight gain that lyrica and neurontin does or the brain fog but it does affect my memory...
- Someone please help.. I'M GOING CRAZY 29th November 2007
... Have your dr.s tried you on any nerve meds? Like Neurontin (gabapentin, generic name)? Or Lyrica? If not, ask...
- Post-Surgical Neuritis? What's up with that? 26th November 2007
... had the serious adverse reactions to the Lyrica and Neurontin , they had considered trying me on the Cymbalta (but...
- I thought this brace nonsense was over! 21st November 2007
... surgery my hip kept giving me problems as well. The neurontin helped tremendously for that and other issues as well...
- Original Pain after Double Flexible Fusion 20th November 2007
... fierce and all over my lower legs and feet. Doc Rx Neurontin and we upped the dose and my oxy dose until I got...
- Just had Laminectomy and Discectomy - Questions 19th November 2007
... both sides...buttock, thigh, calf and feet. I take Neurontin (med for nerve pain) and that has helped somewhat...
- Hi Moldova 18th November 2007
... parents suffer.
My nerve pain is somewhat better on the Neurontin . They still can't figure out why I have nerve pain...
- Pepper !! 16th November 2007
... this meds helps me with neuropathy pain more than Neurontin or Lurica ever did. And no side effects, and no weight...
- Neuro consult...pain 15th November 2007
... me because they think I'm looney:)I'm actually on Neurontin and Cymbalta. I think the Neurontin has helped a...
- Update..Cymbalta...CRPS 13th November 2007
... scheduled for Dec. 5th. I am having some relief from the Neurontin and I'm not even on a maintenance dose so I'll continue...
... deal with the pain well enough so I was switched to Neurontin . Just an FYI - and you may well know this - coming...
- Spoke to the surgeon again... 11th November 2007
... its just neuropathy from the nerve healing. I tried Neurontin . Neurontin didn't work. I saw the surgeon. He finally ... compressed for so long, I saw the surgeon. I've been on Neurontin again, no relief, and was fully expecting to be told ... to increase the Neurontin dose again, make an appointment to see him, and then ... next month or so.
But, alas no. He said, stop the neurontin to see if that makes a difference Call him again in...
- First time Neurontin user, what can I expect? 10th November 2007
... I was just taking Neurontin at night to help me get to sleep with pain and it...
... insurance company to buy. My pain doctor switched me to neurontin , and I would have to say it is working excellent. ... lyrica might have reduced the pain about 10 to 15%, neurontin has dropped it at least 50%. My legs and foot feel ... most of the afternoon yawning. Once I switched to neurontin , that went away. The affects of neurontin vs. lyrica ... seem to be confirmed when recently I ran out of neurontin and switched to lyrica for a few days, the pain in ... afternoon. I would have to say I am quite happy with neurontin , I also do not notice any side effects. As for your...
... I take Neurontin as well, and it works great for me. When I first...
... I was on Neurontin for 26 months and found that it did nothing for me...
... I've been taking the Neurontin for almost three months and it still makes me sleepy ... out for two hours and when I wake up I then take the Neurontin and knock out again then take one Topamax which not...
- New with a question/How do you sleep? 10th November 2007
... husband also says that I moan alot at night. I take Neurontin ( gabapentin, generic name) for the leg pain, and...
- SI Joint Injection Wednesday, med precaustions? 10th November 2007
... etc. without it causing a problem.
As for the neurontin , there isn't any reason your pm should object to you...
... agree that the neurologist would have said not to take neurontin if he were concerned, but rather than trust them to...
... Ginger,
Hope your injection went well.
About the Neurontin .....It has helped me alot. The only downside is that...
- If The Good Times Are All Gone.... 8th November 2007
... exisitng fusion. I am left with a palliative plan to use neurontin , pain meds, PT, and epidurals to deal with this for...
... and I can't hardly stand it. I'm also back on the neurontin , and atleast it's helping my leg pains. Is it helping...
... sure it's that disc causing you pain?
Yes, the Neurontin is taking the egde off of the sciatic pain and really ... 4 years now. What fun.
I am so glad there is neurontin because I tolerate it well with no gross side effects...
... say that taking a low dose of nortripatline with the neurontin makes it work a lot better. I can't vouch for it ... ... neurontin didn't work at all for me, and I was at 6oomg 3x a...
- update...sympathetic nerve block?? 8th November 2007
... pain is still screeching at me. He started me on Neurontin (stopped the Lyrica since I can't take it and work...
- update and questions from first ESI 8th November 2007
... the decompression was insufficient and after using neurontin , to no success, and another scan, I tried oral steroids...
- MRI w/contrast & Topamax question 6th November 2007
... on Topamax for a few months after about 9 months on neurontin . It really does help with my nerve pain. It does...
- Burning pain...any relief? 4th November 2007
... I had burning in both feet, and the dr. put me on neurontin (gabapentin) and it worked wonders for me. My problems...
... persists I might make that call a bit earlier. I'm on Neurontin at the moment. But have only just moved up to 1200mg...
- Finally......RELIEF 4th November 2007
... surgeon again in a week or so (just before my box of neurontin runs out) so hopefully I'll be in to see him before...
- Comfort At the Computer 3rd November 2007
... year of this latest round of events before I was on Neurontin I could not sleep lying down the pain was excruciating...
- Moldova....Are you okay? 31st October 2007
... neuropathy pain) works so much better than Lurica or Neurontin . I was taking Neurontin for such a long time and it...
- Back home... Update 27th October 2007
... to have unsucsessful results.:)
PM took me off Neurontin and put me on Percocet long release and on Keppra...
- Fusion and meds you cant take 26th October 2007
... magic and I can take it with my meds, Norco, dilaudid, Neurontin and the Topamax. Ask your doctor and if your a chronic...
- Suggestions Please!!! 24th October 2007
... forgot to mention that I am on meds for the tingling ( Neurontin ) sometimes it works and sometimes it does not but...
- Post-Microdiscectomy Question 22nd October 2007
... hardly any time at all without major pain. I'm taking Neurontin 3x a day and an 800 mg Ibuprofen to boot. It seems...
- Post-op appointment 17th October 2007
... So, like after my first operation, we're trying the Neurontin again and just hoping for some more improvement over ... just nerve "memory", or something. Anyhow, so its Neurontin for a month then we meet again, and I guess we will...
... seizure meds to treat the pain.
Make sure your Neurontin dosage is high enough I take 1600 mg at bedtime and...
... repeated/new problems...
I'm not sure about the Neurontin . Last time (when there was still a prob after the...
- losing mobility 14th October 2007
... leg and I get nerve pain every day. Thank God for Neurontin it has been a Godsend.
My friend said to me the...
- Frustrated with my surgeon's office 13th October 2007
... told them lyrica probably wouldn't work with me since neurontin didn't well she wanted me to try it anyway, they said...
... Too bloody bad.
First of all both Lyrica and Neurontin rely heavilly on the proper dosage to ensure pain ... relief. I did not get any pain relief from Neurontin until I was taking 1600 mg. Then my pain relief was ... considerable.
I take 300 Neurontin in the morning and a combination at night of 1500 ... Neurontin and 100 Topamax. Yes you can use Neurontin and Topamax together with excellent results. What...
... in teh world till I started having problems.
The neurontin and the lyrica makes me brain dead where I cant' function...
- Piriformis Syndrome 12th October 2007
... had tried lyrica - baaaaad news. Was on the max of neurontin and that must have helped a bit because when I tried...
- Steriod shots after fusion 8th October 2007
... trouble. I am currently switching over from Lyrica to Neurontin , so we'll see if that helps.
Thanks...
... trouble. I am currently switching over from Lyrica to Neurontin , so we'll see if that helps.
Thanks
I haven't ... pain worse!
I also tried a pretty high dose of Neurontin (1800mg/day) that also did nothing for me. There ... are a few old threads about neurontin on this site you might want to look up. most of the ... people who had neurontin work for them also took it in conjunction with a low...
... do help some people. Topamax has helped me a lot. Neurontin did not help me, but it does some folks. It's hard...
- Pamelor/Nortriptyline........................Cym balta?? 3rd October 2007
... and that passed.
I cant' take the dang lyrica or neurontin I just can't....
- In Need of opinions 2nd October 2007
... unbearable, so they tried to put me on nerve meds, Neurontin and Lyrica. But I was one of those that suffered...
- I am in trouble - who can suggest anything... 1st October 2007
... that seem to work for me, in the morning I take two Neurontin and two hours later 2 Norco. I found that neither...
- Daggers through feet...severe electricity in ankles..Anyone have scar tissue removed 28th September 2007
... pains and weird feelings can be relieved somewhat by neurontin , which is one of my cocktail of 7 meds that I need...
- Appt Update 28th September 2007
... only on 10mg 3 times a day but I was also on 2700 mg neurontin too. I'm so sorry you can't get the relief that the ... neurontin gives. I'm crossing my fingers that the pamalor will...
- 8 months out Dr update 28th September 2007
... sucess levels on major spinal surgeries.
I wonder if Neurontin or Lurica may be helpful for you of neuropathy pain...
- severe right leg pain 23rd September 2007
... Have you tried any nerve pain meds, such as Neurontin , Lyrica, Cymbalta? Not a cure, but can often counter...
- Neurontin 23rd September 2007
... Just wondering since being on Neurontin (gabapentin) I am fatigued a common side effect....
... I was prescribed neurontin a couple of weeks ago for nerve pain, I got the script...
... I take Neurontin and it has been a LIFE saver for me. Yes, I did have ... me.
I have to admit that I was scared to try the Neurontin at first, but I also realized that it would be such...
... effects deter you from trying this drug. I have been on Neurontin , Lyrica and Topamax at different times for a over ... 2 yrs. Presently I take Neurontin and Topamax. These drugs give nerve pain relief like ... gain is an individual response to both Lyrica and Neurontin and overeating is not necessary for this to occur ... . I gained weight on Neurontin without any change in my eating habits but then after ... elected to go back to my original drug for pain relief Neurontin coupled with Topamax because when taken at bedtime ... sleepiness is a good thing. I only take a dosage of 300 mg Neurontin in the morning while at night I take 1200 mg Neurontin...
- Increased Pain After Laminectomy Surgery 22nd September 2007
... like you, the pain had progressed). I was put on Neurontin for 4 weeks, and only when I had no relief at all...
- Help 20th September 2007
... pains to like with spine problems, lyrica topomax and neurontin are frequent ones we hear around here....
- Looking for POOBY from Toronto. 15th September 2007
... MRI. Are you on any of the seizure meds eg: lyrica, neurontin , topamax...ect
Have not found that Wasser does...
... he offered me was a trial of different drugs-- e.g. neurontin and the opiates. After a few treatments, he suggested...
- Update Surgeon didn't want to see me 14th September 2007
... from the free clinic for the therapy. Thankfuly the neurontin is doing some good.. The 900 mgs 3 times a day has...
- Diagnosed with Discogenic Disease 14th September 2007
... Codeine wasn't working, so he said he'd put me on Neurontin , but I'll have to wait to get it through a patient...
... sciatic pain, but it doesnt help everyone. I think Neurontin is med for nerve pain, so I really hope that it helps...
... a scheduled appointment though. He prescribed the neurontin and I'm waiting to get the paperwork in the mail from...
... was a few months ago. I really hope too that the neurontin helps. I'm about at my wit's end because I've had...
- started Lyrica.....spaced out 13th September 2007
... more though since its not helping my pain. i'm on neurontin 300 am and pm, but he says he wants to switch me to...
... was on Lyrica for 10 mos and was switched back to Neurontin with no problems whatsoever....
... you have mentioned. In fact I have switched back to Neurontin because of the sedative effect it has. My most severe...
... Sorry: Ranting.
I am considering the Liquid Form of Neurontin . Any body have any experience with this form of Neurontin...
- A year later.. As good as it gets?? 13th September 2007
... tried anything else other than lyrica like topomax or neurontin ?...
- Sorry I haven't been here... 6th September 2007
... Did they adviced water pills? Are you on Neurontin by any chanse? this meds gives type of side effects...
- Update on Drpepper4133 6th September 2007
... right but not the left. They put me on 2700 mg of Neurontin and I'm to continue 2400 of Ibuprofen. I should receive...
... right but not the left. They put me on 2700 mg of Neurontin and I'm to continue 2400 of Ibuprofen. I should receive ... SPINE IS CAUSING THE NERVE TO DO THIS.
I was on Neurontin for a few days, and could see I was having less pain...
... cane for 18 month already since surgery. I am on Neurontin also, but all the symptoms are still there, not as...
... right but not the left. They put me on 2700 mg of Neurontin and I'm to continue 2400 of Ibuprofen. I should receive...
- Uh-oh 5th September 2007
... almost I just hate the side effects. When I took the neurontin before I was out of my mind loopy, couldn't drive...
... without making you loopy. I know hoe I was on the neurontin , loopy was a good day for me on that, lol.
Hang...
... She had told me last time that I might have to try neurontin ....
But I am on my own here and have to be able...
... Man, this sucks. But, I do not want to go back on neurontin .
So we'll see what happens....
- Lyrica side effects 4th September 2007
... as high as he woufl go but because I was on 2700 mg neurontin a day he had to start me off at a high lyrica dose...
... insulin dependent diabetic and it works much better than neurontin ever did....
- Calling A New Dr. now 28th August 2007
... more meds for neuropathy pain than just Lurica and Neurontin , that they usually use more than one med. to contol...
- car accident - chronic neck and back pain 27th August 2007
... on narcotics, flexeril, celexa and xanax. I was on neurontin for a few months but I felt it really did nothing...
- Pepper, Was it You That Took Lyrica? 27th August 2007
... with very serious adverse side effects. Same with Neurontin .
I was never told it would help for muscle pain...
... of month, but it did not help me at all.
I was on Neurontin for a long time until i realized I had side effect ... others.
Personaly, i did know any besides Lurica and Neurontin ....
... take lyrica, 450 mgs. a day. It replaced 2700 mg. of neurontin a day. I can't sing it's praises loud enough. I will...
- Had back surgery June 27/Spondylolisthesis and 2 fushions 26th August 2007
... something for you to ask and try. Most common of ones are Neurontin , Lyrica (sister rx to Neurontin), Cymbalta, Topamax...
- Hard time walking due to foot issues 24th August 2007
... effect is that they treat nerve pain quite well. Neurontin , Topomax, Lyrica. THese are three of the ones that...
- Non narcotic pain relief for herniated disks in lumbar region 23rd August 2007
... rather than back pain the seizure medications such as Neurontin or Lyrica are more effective than narcotics in controlling...
- 8 weeks post op from ALIF...still in pain 22nd August 2007
...
Has your doctor offered to try you on Lyrica or Neurontin (nerve meds) to see if they help with your nerve pain...
- dropfoot due to L4 rupture, surgery 5-23-07, questions 17th August 2007
... Neurontin , Lurica - that is what i was taking for neuropathy...
- Help with Neurontin 14th August 2007
... Actually when i started Neurontin , it was prescribed in the beginning just 300mg at...
... Hi Kat
Yes i was started slowly on Neurontin and am on 1200mg aday now but not actually sure if...
- My Thoracic Back Pain Experience and Potential Guide 13th August 2007
... Therapy/ Mckenzie stretches- Ineffective
*Drugs- Neurontin , Mobic, Percoset- Ineffective
*Neuromassage- Ineffective...
- Screws and bone graphs. 7th August 2007
... do they have her on meds for the nerve pain like neurontin or lyrica and meds for depression, cause she probably...
- Not sure how much more I can take - Long sorry 3rd August 2007
... a huge difference in my life.
I also started on neurontin for the nerve pain, but couldn't stay on it. Just...
- I'm going out of my mind with the pain... 3rd August 2007
... in? It sounds like you need a nerve pain med like neurontin or lyrica. But they don't work instantly so that will...
- Please help with MRI findings 31st July 2007
... Along with the oxy I take elavil 25 mgs, at night and neurontin ...which I had to stop due to side effects. If I am...
- Nerve Pain 31st July 2007
... reading the forums wanted to talk to the doc about neurontin to see if that might help since lyrica only slightly...
- Neurotin -- ER VISIT 31st July 2007
... sorry that you had a horrible reaction. I do not like neurontin ...it made me stupid...but his kind of reaction is...
... got help right away, thankfully! I've never taken neurontin , but I did get severe facial swelling (especially...
... sweet of your hubby to do that, give him a kiss ;)
Neurontin is a Antineuroleptic, you can look that up, but it ... a bleeding disorder I have, so I guess adding the Neurontin and Hardware wouldn't be a bad idea. It's just one ... back board when injured, or something else?
On the Neurontin besides the horrible numbness and swelling, it was...
...
I am so sorry to hear about your reaction to the Neurontin . I am glad that you are doing much better now. Thanks...
- Seeking Ideas on Burning Sensation; Chest/Upper Back Area 29th July 2007
... that I have an epidural and also gave me a rx for Neurontin at bedtime to see if it would help with the burning ... against the epidural at that time. I have been on Neurontin for about 2 yrs now and cannot say that it has helped ... Thoracic epidural. He also suggested that I stop the Neurontin and try Lyrica. I started the Lyrica 1 wk ago and ... started weaning myself off of the Neurontin but I cannot tell that the epidural helped at all...
... that I have an epidural and also gave me a rx for Neurontin at bedtime to see if it would help with the burning ... against the epidural at that time. I have been on Neurontin for about 2 yrs now and cannot say that it has helped ... Thoracic epidural. He also suggested that I stop the Neurontin and try Lyrica. I started the Lyrica 1 wk ago and ... started weaning myself off of the Neurontin but I cannot tell that the epidural helped at all...
... herniated disc at c5c6 and c6c7 as well as t8t9. Neurontin did nothing for me except make me gain 30 extra pounds...
... at least take the edge off.
I did not take the Neurontin or Lyrica last night and was awake almost all night...
... at least take the edge off.
I did not take the Neurontin or Lyrica last night and was awake almost all night...
- Help with MRI +++ Thanks... 29th July 2007
... My med list includes, vicoden ES 750, Xanax 1.0mg, neurontin 800mg, cymbalta from 30 to 60mg, & we changed from...
- Just hearing bad storys about fusions and back surgerys??? 27th July 2007
... but other than that I take 2-25 mg elavil, 2 or 3 neurontin (I hesitate to take them during my work hours since...
- Gabapentin for sciatic pain? 26th July 2007
... Is that another brand name for neurontin ? Goggle it and see on the web.
Think it is,
...
... Hi, Diet. I took neurontin (gabapentin) for nerve pain for about 6 months. It ... Topamax about 10 days ago. It's in the same category as neurontin . It is helping. I wouldn't say it's a miracle, but ... far. When I talked with my pain dr. he mentioned neurontin , lyrica, and topamax and he felt topamax was the better...
... I've been on neurontin for what seams like forever. Probably three or four...
... I have been taking Neurontin (Gabapentin) now for about a month. It does take ... taking nearly as much painkiller as I was prior to Neurontin . There are the side effects, but everyone is different...
... Hey davey, I was on neurontin first and it was titrated from 100mg at bedtime to...
- Pepper Update & Nerve Block Question 25th July 2007
... hear that you may have permanent damage, I hope the neurontin provides you with some good pain relief, you are in...
... Pepper,
Give the neurontin a few days. I felt very tired and strange when I...
... out there, so we have to try whatever they offer.
Neurontin ... i am a bit suprise that they started you right ... loose balance easy since my legs are so weak, but with Neurontin i lost balance for a long time and fall couple of ... confirm this though?
Best wishes to you and i hope Neurontin will take care of your pain, Pepper....
...
Your Dr. didn't give you any pain med's ? Neurontin didn't do anything for me. Maybe it will for you...
... multiple ones injure the nerve? Do you know??
Neurontin ... Be careful; i loose balance easy since my legs ... are so weak, but with Neurontin i lost balance for a long time and fall couple of...
... will not we do just hoping to get rid of pain???
Neurontin ... Be careful; i loose balance easy since my legs ... are so weak, but with Neurontin i lost balance for a long time and fall couple of...
... Hi DP: Watch the Neurontin , I had horrible side effects from that and it's now...
... been on aLOT of pain meds-including Methadone with Neurontin & Robaxin combo.I had another car acc. this Dec.which...
... safe from the bad side effects.
When I was put on neurontin I was started at a very low dose; it was 300 mg but ... while for the nerves to heal; please be careful on the neurontin and do some research about steroids and fusions so...
- Hip Pain 24th July 2007
... treating this nerve pain...I'm on Cymbalta and have tried Neurontin . I've read a few posts about Lyrica and Topomax and...
