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Anyone tried Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Nov 3 1:30am | Replies (64)

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My Dr prescribed it for my arthritis in my knees. It does nothing for that. Taking it every night does not ward off flare ups but once I have a flare it calms it in three days. First day half the pain second day half again and third day it’s usually gone.

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So you only take it as needed? What dose do you take? Once you are pain free after 3 days of taking it, do you stop taking it then? Thanks.

Hello,

I have been on it for her a year. It helps tremendously but I have gained a lot of weight from it. I am also noticing a lot of water retention recently. Unfortunately I have to lower my dose due to these side effects. It really has helped my nerve pain and also my fibromyalgia and migraines.
Kat