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I’m just beginning to suffer with constant burning
in my feet. Will be seeing my family practice doc on Friday and then I imagine a referral to a neurologist. Gabapenpin has already been suggested. Can you share what side effects you have experienced?
Thank you so much!
Victoria
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@vilee
Hi Victoria,
Sorry you are having trouble with burning! I can only imagine how uncomfortable it is.
As far as Gabapentin, frankly, I've been taking it for a few years. I really don't think it has helped me in any way. So, once in a while I will go off or just lower the dose until one of the docs tell me to take the prescribed dosage.
I take more than one med that has fatigue as a possible side effect, so I don't know if it is coming from that.
I can tell you that my brother takes it, but only at night, because he says it tires him enough to sleep.
I know there are others with different stories.
Just remember, each and every one of us is different. We have different conditions. We take different meds. We tolerate things differently. Therefore, there is no way of knowing how YOU will react to the medicine. And, if the doctor thinks it might help and you are so uncomfortable, you may want to try it!
Good luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)