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Can Gabapentin make neuropathy pain worse?

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@athenalee

For me, Gabapentin greatly reduces the sharp nerve pains I have in my feet and lower legs. It also helps me to sleep better. I have not found it to reduce general foot discomfort, numbness, and tingling.

I have managed to keep my dose relatively low, 200-300 mg in the evening, as like you I have concerns with medication use. Gabapentin is highly prescribed for neuropathy, but everyone reacts differently.

There are other discussions on medications people on Connects have tried, including Gabapentin, so you might take a look at these. I believe @artscaping can offer insights as well.

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cameron2020 | @cameron2020 | Sep 4, 2021

I have had both of my knees replaced (2013 & 2018). I began having numbness burning & tingling in my feet & legs about a year ago. Dx. Idiopathic PN. I have insomnia & use CPAP machine. My primary physician put me on Gabapentin 100mg. 6mos. ago. I still have numbness in my feet and knees. They tell me that 100mg. of gabapentin is a small amount, and I take it at bedtime hoping it will help me to fall asleep. but I experience vertigo, problems with balance. Also, have feelings of not being myself, a sort of brain fog. I recently read that PN can be a side effect
of the B/P and Gout meds. I take.

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