I am well aware of the dangers of weaning off of Gabapentin too quickly. I had been on 900 mg for only a month (increased from 300 a day for a few months before that for neck and back nerve pain) when I started having strange symptoms with my eyes.

I went from 900 day to 300 in too short a time, based on the pharmacist incorrect recommendation. She said that since I had dropped the midday 300 mg dose for 3 days, I could go ahead and start 100 mg 3xs a day the next day.

I woke the following day with extreme dizziness and vertigo. Luckily, it diminished within a few hours. I then called my PCP and she recommended I take 100 mg 3xs a day for 7 days, 2xs a day for 5 days and then 1x a day for 5 days, then stop. I could accelerate the decline in dosage faster if I had no adverse side effects.

I am now almost done with the 100 mg 2xs a day dose and feel better already! I don’t think the drug helped my pain that much, so I will continue to use less extreme measures such as heat, exercise, my TENS machine, and Tylenol for pain management. It may be that I am not experiencing a flare right now so that could change, only time will tell.

Yes, I have many distractions, I love to sew. I make quilts for foster kids.

Right now, I am staying near my daughter for a few weeks while she awaits the birth of her second son. My husband and I are helping with the 3 year old and will stay with him when they head to the hospital. I love to walk outside when my feet work. We purchased a second home nearby her house and are busy with furnishing it and getting organized to spend more time here.