Does anyone find relief for arthritis in knees with Gabapentin?

Posted by molly7234 @molly7234, Jul 22, 2023

I’m 78 years old. First case of Covid in May 2023. It was accompanied by pneumonia and strep throat and I tested positive for 18 days in July while walking my dog I pulled a muscle in my left calf going up a slight incline, just radiated into my left knee with some swelling and nerve pain, I’ve been prescribed gabapentin for restless leg and take 300 mg at night. I have a prescription for 100 mg which I started with. I’ve never had arthritis like this and now it’s in the other knee as well. My thigh muscles are extremely weak and I know I need to exercise to strengthen them. Advice please

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cindymattern | @cindymattern | Jul 23, 2023

I was getting Cortisone shots and those helped tremendously. I did end up having a knee replacement in my right knee due to so much arthritis. I take take 600mg or 900mg of Gabapentin at bedtime need it helps with my knees even after replacement. It also helps some with my lower back pain. It doesn't help everyone though but that is kinda like any medication. What works for me may not work for you. Maybe some physical therapy would help as well. I'm 10 months out from surgery and recently went back to PT to strengthen some areas.

tedjones77494 | @tedjones77494 | Jul 23, 2023

Try some Voltaren, over the counter. Will be with the pain ointments at the store. Wal-Mart usually has it in stock. Takes a day or two to start working. Use it 2 to 3 times per day.

wdv | @wdv | Jul 23, 2023

I was prescribed Gabapentin but like all pain meds it made me sick to my stomach and shaky. I am stuck with arthritis strength Tylenol and Voltaren, which only help a little. So we're getting ready to try Arizona.
Best wishes.

dustycat52 | @dustycat52 | Jul 23, 2023

If you can get the PBS program Classical Strech, it’s great for knee strengthing.

laurapix | @laurapix | Jul 23, 2023

Thank you, I was given gabapentin for radiation side affects and still have it. Will try it for my knees which I tape with phyten tape, it helps when I have it on... thanks again
Laura St Denis

laurapix63@gmail.com

reesa | @reesa | Jul 23, 2023

I have been using gabapentin for a year now. I use it because I have neuropathy as a result of the saphenous nerve trapped by bursitis in my knee.I take it three times a day 600 mG each time. It really helps with my nerve entrapped ( which causes a stiff leg and painful. Ihave no side effect except a little sleepy.