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Can Gabapentin make neuropathy pain worse?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 9 4:45pm | Replies (338)
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@brandij79

I hurt my back in November and received a TFSEI in my lower back within 3 days the neuropathy increased so they put me on gabapentin and I’m not sure but I keep thinking maybe the gabapentin is making it worse.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 27, 2022

Welcome @brandij79, If I am understanding correctly, you had neuropathy before you received a transforaminal lumbar epidural steroid injection for your back and the neuropathy pain increased within 3 days. From what I've read gabapentin doesn't normally make pain worse.

"Can gabapentin worsen nerve pain?
It does not typically make pain worse: In trials comparing gabapentin side effects to placebo side effects, only 1% of people reported increased pain, and this was the same for gabapentin and placebo. Once you find the dose that relieves neuralgia for you, it is important not to stop taking it suddenly."
-- Does gabapentin help nerve pain? - Drugs.com:
https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/gabapentin-nerve-pain-3557479/

Have you discussed the gabapentin treatment with your doctor since the new symptoms?

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