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Neuropathy: Anyone have any experience with gabapentin?

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My husband has been on gabapentin seven months. It is the only thing that has helped his poly neuropathy. He has had no side effects. His neuropathy limits his mobility. He can’t walk without a rollator, not even one step.
Today he told me his back has been itching for two weeks. I looked at it and it’s a rash with raised bumps. He has always had red spots all over his back, since he was young, but this is in addition.
So, three questions.
1. Has anyone here had their back covered with tiny red dots for years and did your Dr tell you want it is?
2. Really hoping the new raised rash is not from his gabapentin, since it’s been seven months since he started taking it and it’s the only thing that has given him pain relief. Has this happened to you?
3. He started cbd gummies and oil three weeks ago. Could the rash be from that?

Thanks for any response.

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jayrob624 | @jayrob624 | Nov 5, 2022

I took Gabapentin for a month and had to stop. My gums turned red and became inflamed. The rash I had wouldn't be diagnosed until last year. I was diagnosed with Discoid Lupus. Which is related to the skin. Does he have any other rashes on his skin or scalp?

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bonniethompson1234 | @bonniethompson1234 | Nov 5, 2022

Hi, I’m on gabapentin and it helps me a bit. I don’t think the rash could be from it since he’s been on it for seven months. But I’m not a doctor. I do believe that the CBD gummies could be the culprit because it’s soon after beginning taking it. I tried a spice, turmeric, which is natural and I broke out in a rash all over my chest. I know this sounds strange but I was told that olive oil would help the rash and it did. Once I stopped the turmeric and started rubbing the olive oil on my chest the rash went away.
Has a doctor ever told your husband if the rash could just be eczema? I hope he’s better quickly.

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