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Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 7 12:50pm | Replies (2237)
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@cosette1968

I'm also sensitive to medication and my caution with taking anything has only increased since my first dose of Pfizer and the symptoms that came after. I have a question for those of you out there. My primary care is suggesting a round of prednisone if my symptoms don't get better - thinking it might reduce inflammation. I've heard folks on this site taking gabapentin but prednisone has not been mentioned at all. Can anyone tell me why that is?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 11, 2021

This might explain the difference...

"Indications and clinical uses. Gabapentin is used as an anticonvulsant, sedative, anxiolytic, and to treat chronic pain syndromes, including neuropathic pain. It is used to treat neuropathic pain that does not respond to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opiates." -- Gabapentin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine/gabapentin

"Prednisone, like other corticosteroids, quickly lowers inflammation, which cuts down on pain, redness, and swelling. It also dials down your immune system." -- Prednisone for Arthritis: How Can It Help? - https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/prednisone-arthritis

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