I have been told by others who use gabopentin that they have memory loss. I so far only take three doses of 200 a day

I've been on Neurontin (gabapentin) for 9 years. I tried it when I was working before this but could not function. However after a failed cervical surgery that left me without the ability to move my arms for 10 months, I was able to adjust to the gabapentin. Each time my physical status improved (truly telling my mind to move my arms regardless of permanent sensory damage), pain increased and I increased the gabapentin. I had a difficult 4 or 5 years as I tried various medications and struggled to get mostly full use of my arms. I now take 2600-3200 depending upon what I've been doing and function without the "fog" and memory lapses. I'm very active. Fortunately, I was 65 when this all happened and had a working husband so I could afford medications and not working, etc. My entire spine is a mess with degenerative arthritis, bone spurs, foraminal stenosis, etc. But I'm completing family genealogy, taking care of our grandchild on occasion, quilting, gardening, etc. The best advice I received was to use my brain to tell my body what I want it to do. I have little if any feeling in my hands but am typing! Also, vary activities and find your strengths and weaknesses. Some motions cause me little pain, others can cause severe cramping. I'm also on 45 mg of Baclofen every day for the cramping and spasms. I've tried Lyrica, Cymbalta, and most of the others but find that Gabapentin and Baclofen together with Ibuprofen works the best for me. Good luck to you. Not easy to find what works best for you and then to adjust to it.