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Paresthesia, abnormal sensations
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 8, 2023 | Replies (85)Comment receiving replies
Is the gabapentin meant to treat your pain? I actually started it for quite severe twitching in my legs at night, but I've found that it helps to relieve some of the spasticity in my feet and the strange sensations in my legs. I do not take it during the day. Just a dose at night. It however is not a cure all...
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Beth, I was prescribed gabapentin for my SFN and it relieves the leg twitches and burning pain in my feet and hands and actually puts me to sleep within 2 hrs. of taking it. I only take it at night and have increased the dose 2x in 2 yrs. while maintaining a low dose. My pain during the day us minimal so I choose not to take it because I am leery of becoming intolerant. I also take R-Alpha Lipoic acid 2xday which I believe helps me with the pain besides other vitamins. Have you tried a muscle relaxant for the spasticity? Surgery is usually a last resort in my opinion.
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@beth11, Gabapentin is a seizure medication that is used to treat the pain symptoms of neuropathy. You are correct, it does nothing to help the condition of neuropathy.