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Can Gabapentin make neuropathy pain worse?
I started getting peripheral neuropathy pain about nine months ago in my feet and hands right after I received a cervical steroid injection. I started taking gabapentin about 7 months ago. I have gradually increased my dose from 100 mg a day to 1500 mg. I can't say that it has decreased my pain at all. In fact, my pain has gotten steadily worse. I was just wondering if it is possible that gabapentin can sometimes make neuropathy pain worse. My EMG and biopsy results are negative for short fiber neuropathy so far.
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It definitely makes you sleepy mid day.
Drs seem to know what sales reps tell them. You have to do your own homework.
Do not rely on drug companies to be honest, they manipulate the study data and are masters of confusion. I have found reading the studies helps. One neorologist told me a drug would cut my migraines in half. A complete misreprentation ok a lie. The study was 2 days less headaches than the placebo out of 19. That ain’t half. Always ask them if they have taken the drug or withdrawn from it. They know very little about the studs they push. Not $1 has been spent by drug companies on tapering off drugs but billions on Developement.
That’s 78 yrs of wisdom and life experience.
Good luck
Tony
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1 ReactionThanks for your reply Tony
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Very very helpful share
Thanks so much Lisa
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1 ReactionIt makes your question a very valid one.
I was on Gabapentin for several years upto 2400 mg daily with no relief of my pain and numbness in my feet and legs.
The last neurologist I went to told me to get off it so I did.
Nothing I’ve tried has helped me.
Will be starting Rituxan infusions in few months.
Hope they offer me some relief,so tired of this everyday.
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All meds can become ineffective over long term use. Our bodies are built to build immunity to Harmful/Toxic things. Synthetic Drugs are considered foreign toxic chemicals to our body.
Ask your Rheumatologist about different options. TiZanidine may be helpful. Consume lots of Magnesium and Turmeric. Also highly recommend Red Light/Infrared Therapy and Ice baths or CryoTherapy. I can’t do ice baths, but Cryotherapy isn’t too bad and it’s SUPER good for you and MIGHT help reset your body.
Good Luck!
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3 ReactionsI was also on high-dose Gabapentin for nearly 18 months, and after stopping I believe my Neuropathy pain in my legs has increased. I am at a loss to find a cure for this high-dose Crestor-induced Neuropathy. My sleep has been so poor 'No deep sleep' for many days of the week, it induced heart disease with a double bypass performed for a complete blockage of the L.A.D.
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1 ReactionThanks so much for your input!
So important for all of us!!
Have a great day!
Umm one more thing
Tixanidine is strong stuff even in small doses..
A muscle relaxer relaxes all the muscles in the body..
Take note
Appreciate your input!!
Thanks very much!!