Neuropathy: Anyone have any experience with gabapentin?

Posted by sjhedcon @sjhedcon, Mar 21, 2020

I have loss of feeling in my feet and tingling sensation. My doctor prescribed gabapentin. I read the side effects and decided not to take this med.
Anyone have any experience with gabapentin?

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 23, 2020

In reply to @wilcy "Nightmare" + (show)

Hi, @wilcy - wondering what the nightmare is you were referring to? What you said happened to your memory after taking gabapentin?

Laura | @laurask | Mar 24, 2020

In reply to @helennicola "Hi Laura, I do wonder if side effects might possibly be caused by fillers rather than..." + (show)

As far as I can see on my 600mg gabapentin prescription bottle, the manufacturer is Aurobindo Pharm. I hope this can help!

Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Mar 24, 2020

In reply to @laurask "As far as I can see on my 600mg gabapentin prescription bottle, the manufacturer is Aurobindo..." + (show)

@laurask Mine says....Ascend Lab

helennicola | @helennicola | Mar 24, 2020

In reply to @laurask "As far as I can see on my 600mg gabapentin prescription bottle, the manufacturer is Aurobindo..." + (show)

My brother in law has Aurobindo, no side effects at all, maybe there is no way for us to know, my pharmacist said there are about 30 different mfg.r’s. It was just a thought.

Jane | @darlingtondoll | Mar 24, 2020

In reply to @laurask "As far as I can see on my 600mg gabapentin prescription bottle, the manufacturer is Aurobindo..." + (show)

Made in India

Jane | @darlingtondoll | Mar 24, 2020

In reply to @artscaping "@laurask Mine says....Ascend Lab" + (show)

Mine says Glenmark and they are in Mumbai, India

Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Mar 24, 2020

In reply to @helennicola "My brother in law has Aurobindo, no side effects at all, maybe there is no way..." + (show)

@helennicola, And a good thought. Side effects are a big deterrent. We have members who have reaction preferences.....for the same medication.

By the way.......I had the side effects on the bottle when I started using Gabapentin. With a dosage and time adjustment plus the fact that in time, my body fully accepted the medication.......I have reduced pain at bedtime.

If my fuzzy memory is working this afternoon, I think you were the person who wondered why I didn't use the 1:3 CBD/THC releaf balm. You were so right on. I tested flipping the ratio and it is measurably better. Thank you.

Be safe and protected.
Chris

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 24, 2020

In reply to @resawaller "I take lyrica, 200 mg 3 times a day. It helps some! Please pray for me,..." + (show)

Hi, @resawaller - glad the pregabalin (Lyrica) is at least offering you some relief. Sounds like it's been a very painful 3 years with the neuropathy.

Is the pregabalin new to you, or have you been on it awhile? Do you experience any side effects from it?

helennicola | @helennicola | Mar 24, 2020

In reply to @artscaping "@helennicola, And a good thought. Side effects are a big deterrent. We have members who have..." + (show)

you’re very welcome Chris I’m happy it has helped and you are doing better. I think sometimes people give up on the gabapentin when maybe their body just needs time to adjust, of course it doesn’t work for everyone but the stated side effects are just possibilities not probabilities. Helen

Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Mar 24, 2020

@sjhedcon, @resawaller, @darlingtondoll, @laurask, @helennicola and others in this discussion: I just want to make sure all of you know about the new group in support of reputable information on the Covid-19 and activities in support of our need to cope with the incendiary situation.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/covid-19/
Be safe and protected from inner and outer harm.
Chris