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Help asking doctor if this is small fiber neuropathy or something else
Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 17, 2019 | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
@iceblue thank you for your reply on gabapentin. have you been able to figure out the sleep pattern? has the dr mentioned how he determines whether or not to step up the usage? is it based on your pain ?
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Yes - the sleep issues have been resolved. I think it was a coffee issue, not a Gabapentin issue! I still take my pill at 6 PM, but now have my last cup of coffee after dinner (instead of well into the evening). By 11:30 I am ready for bed.
I am pretty sure that I will be the one who determines my dosage, especially at this low level - and yes - it's all about controlling the pain. He seemed surprised that 300 mg was working - so I suspect most people need more. We will revisit my dosage again in mid-December. Since he is leaving (rats!) and I may be without a doctor for a period of time, I will ask him to prescribe 400 or 500 mg daily, and allow me to determine what I need. I think the highest possible dosage is something like 3000 mg/day - so I am still at a very low level.
How are you finding 200 mg? Are you having side effects?