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Can Gabapentin make neuropathy pain worse?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 9 4:45pm | Replies (338)
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@frankie7 Your post stopped me in my tracks. I am not a fan of Gabapentin and yet I know that it takes away the numbness in my hands, wrists, and arms. Probably helps with pain there also. I cannot take it during the day as I get woozy and dizzy. So we (neurologist and I) moved Gabapentin to bedtime only and I have tapered off it with my clinician's approval. So now I only take 600 mg at night. What did I replace the rest of it with? Medical cannabis. I have been using it for pain control for several years now.

I can moderate the dosage as needed. I use different dosages as well as different types for different situations. My diagnosis is small fiber neuropathy and I am now aware of the progression that occurs. It is very challenging.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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frankie7 | @frankie7 | Jun 29, 2021

Thank you, Chris. Your comment is very helpful because it shows me that gabapentin can be tailored and that I have alternatives. I see a neurologist for the first time this Friday. I will ask him about cannabis. I am glad you wrote to me before my appointment. Thanks again for your information and your good wishes. Wishing you the same.

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athenalee | @athenalee | Jun 30, 2021

If you don’t mind me asking Chris, I’m wondering how long you were taking Gabapentin before your numbness decreased? I’ve been on it about 1.5 years now, but the first year was for liver pain. After my transplant I had tapered off for about a month, but started it again for neuropathy pain. My numbness keeps getting worse though, although it does help some with pain, especially the sharp pain. And, it puts me to sleep. I take 200-300 mg just at night. When I used it for liver pain I also used medical cannabis. Unfortunately I can’t now do to interaction with one of my anti rejection meds.

Thank you! Athena

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