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Hi, I had to take Gabapentin for back pain and sciatic pain. I found that I could not see clearly, was in a fog all the time, & could not remember things. Had read about weight gain thus and drank lots of water. But what I decided to do was ween myself off from 600 mg 3 times a day (asked my Dr if I could) then down to 300 mg (3x a day) and in April got off of them. Yes, I have pain all the time - hard to sleep, but I have my head clear and can see. Best thing I have done! Been off of everything now for 1.5 months.
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How did you wean down from 300mg 3x a day? I was just prescribed 100mg 3x a day for fibromyalgia. I don't know if that dose is high enough to make a difference in my pain. But I wondered how to wean off this dose if I decide to. thanks.
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Gaba makes me feel weird, tingly is the best way to describe it. I don't use it because of that.
For back and pain caused by sciatica - you might see if an epidural is available. Do you know what is causing it? Unless it's a ruptured disc, it is treatable, or solves on its own. Stenosis and scoliosis could also be problems. Exercises to strengthen the core muscles should help. My lumbar spine is absolutely shot but I have a very strong core.