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Small fiber neuropathy and muscle tightness
Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 27 12:16pm | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
It sounds so familiar that you could be describing my situation. Other than muscle relaxers, I have had no relief with any of the usual drugs. I keep having to go up on gabapentin as my body gets used to it and it stops helping. I am going to ask for a new drug and drop the gabapentin. I wish I could give you better news, but the best relief I've found so far is the muscle relaxers and ibuprofen.
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Good afternoon @farmgrrl57 ......Please do not just "drop" the gabapentin. Discuss the tapering with your doctor. It took me several months and my PCP was right with me. I also have started a bit of ibuprofen because it worked really well for me post-surgery for a TKR. I only take it as needed because it can cause stomach issues. It is wonderful to have a medical professional holding my hand. We call ourselves Health Partners. She even showed up at 6:30 one morning with still wet hair to comply with another physician's request. Lucky me!!!!!
Chris