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Is anyone on Gabapentin?

Posted by myrrh739 @myrrh739, Sep 11, 2023

I was diagnosed with chronic pain and Neuropathy, they gave me Gabapentin 300 mg
4 times a day, it’s helpful,
Is anyone on Gabapentin?

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SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael | @SusanEllen66 | Apr 19 8:50pm
In reply to @siggy50 "@SusanEllen66 I am 75 years old. I take 300 mg of gabapentin for back pain (osteoarthritis)..." + (show)
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@SusanEllen66
I am 75 years old. I take 300 mg of gabapentin for back pain (osteoarthritis) at night. I cannot tolerate a larger dose, so I stay at that amount. I take it at night with one each of ibuprofen, acetaminophen, an OTC called Calms Forte (have used it for years) and 60 mg of CBD. It gets me about 6-7 hours of sleep. Usually when I awake about 4-5 am I take an ibuprofen. This helps with the morning stiffness. I am able to be active all day with no other meds.
I have had both knees replaced (2015 and 2021). I managed on oxycodone for about 3 days, then transitioned to acetaminophen and ibuprofen. I started PT on day 4. My mantra is "No pain, no gain". The rehab is work but you must push through. I have had no problems with the knees.
I am having some pain in the right hip, but that is on hold for now as I need rotator cuff repair in June. I am not looking forward to that, not because of the pain and rehab, but because it is my right arm. These down times are hard to manage when you are an independent person. It makes me humble. I know I can power through it and the end result will be positive. I have a husband, home, farm and garden that need me.

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@siggy50 thanks. I cannot take it because it totally knocks me out.
Tylenol makes me sleepy!!

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flaherty2185 | @flaherty2185 | Apr 20 12:52pm

I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy In January 2023, Following six months of chemotherapy or colon cancer. In July 2025, I was diagnosed with autonomic dysfunction. I have numbness in my hands and my feet, extending to my forearms and calves, respectively.
I have recently met with a neurologist who is proposing IVIG treatments. She has caution me that IVIG will not reverse any symptoms but may delay further problems.
Has anyone had experience with IVIG?

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zenren14 | @zenren14 | Apr 21 5:09pm

myrhh739
Hello
I was prescribed Gabipentim 300mg a day for oral pain.
Pain subsided due to increase mobility.
Doc said to stop gabi and take as needed.

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egray8666 | @egray8666 | Apr 21 5:48pm

I have been taking Gabapentin for years now. Originally prescribed 300 mg nightly but asked to take only 100 mg a night. Works well for me for nightly leg pain.

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amypain | @amypain | 5 days ago
In reply to @lchop "Was taking 300mg 3x daily. No relief and made me quite loopy. Now trying LDN with..." + (show)
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Was taking 300mg 3x daily. No relief and made me quite loopy. Now trying LDN with Celebrex 200mg 2x daily and 1300mg arthritis Tylenol 2 -3x. Good luck, I understand it's a challenge!

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@lchop
I am new here..
But well versed in pain and medications for it.
Please be careful with 2x a day Celebrex.
After 4 years on it I was having bleeding issues and became all kinds of anemic.
Had a surgery 6 months ago and had to wean myself off.
When I went back on it I took 1 a day instead,
Six months later my blood work/anemia was resolved.

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crbarefoot | @crbarefoot | 5 days ago
In reply to @kimegraves "Hello all! We all respond differently to medications!!!!! I have CIDP and have been taking Gabapentin..." + (show)
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Hello all!
We all respond differently to medications!!!!! I have CIDP and have been taking Gabapentin for about seven years and it allows me to have a life without pain!!!! Gabapentin was originally designed and used for seizure disorders and currently used in chronic pain management.
Each of us responds to medications differently based upon our enzyme systems. Some people respond poorly to one drug but not to another. This does not mean the drug is a bad drug!!!!!!!
We each need to communicate and work together with our providers to achieve the best outcomes.

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@kimegraves I am on gabapentin for pain related to slipped rib syndrome. 300 3x daily. I feel like it used to more effective but I can tell when I miss a dose. Wondering what dose you are on that is so beneficial?

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davidyapp | @davidyapp | 5 days ago

I've tried gabapentin & it wasn't too useful. It took away my mental acuity ... for pain-relief, I would recommend 50 mg Tramadol ... takes away pain with limited issues on mental acuity.

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zenren14 | @zenren14 | 4 days ago
In reply to @davidyapp "I've tried gabapentin & it wasn't too useful. It took away my mental acuity ... for..." + (show)
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I've tried gabapentin & it wasn't too useful. It took away my mental acuity ... for pain-relief, I would recommend 50 mg Tramadol ... takes away pain with limited issues on mental acuity.

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During Covid, the pain was so bad, for lower lumbar herniated disc, so I checked into emerge for a tramadol injection shot in my arm.
Pain subsided cos' it delivers relief quicker in bloodstream.

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sapphiregirl | @sapphiregirl | 3 days ago

Have been on gaba about 2 years. Got up to 2800 mg a day. Didn’t help at all so I started weaning off. Got down to 600 mg but still in severe pain. My doc said go back up to 1800mg. No help so I’m weaning again. Down to 600mg again and in one more week will be down to 300mg. Why waste my money on something that doesn’t work. If works for some people and not for others. Wish I could get a stronger pain relief med but legally I can’t cos I’m also on a benzo.

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mrmacabre | @mrmacabre | 3 days ago

I've been taking 3600mg of gabapentin a day for years, which is the highest dosage my doctor will prescribe to try and dull the pain in my feet.

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