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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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lashu | @lashu | Aug 14, 2023
In reply to @rjmtwit "Do take a look at this doctor who specializes in knees website. Another view of "inflammation"..." + (show)
@rjmtwit

Do take a look at this doctor who specializes in knees website.
Another view of "inflammation" as a causal problem .... www,prolotherapynashville.com

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Have you tried this therapy?

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molly7234 | @molly7234 | Aug 15, 2023

Have update
Knee with arthritis I was asking ? Of Gabapentin use-told today there is bakers cyst behind knee!
Advice??

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cindymattern | @cindymattern | Aug 16, 2023

I have taken Gabapentin for a while and it does help....however I also got cortisone shots in my knee for arthritis and baker's cysts. It helped for about 5 years however because the arthritis got worse I had to have a knee replacement. I still struggle with soreness and the feeling of a baker's cyst and am going in for a year appointment in September unless I go sooner. My knee is strong however all the muscles around it need more strengthening and I am in PT again. To be honest 100mg isn't much at all. I'm on 600mg at bedtime and it helps with the arthritis in my neck and back as well. Good luck.....maybe ask about a cortisone injection.

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maggie76 | @maggie76 | Aug 16, 2023
In reply to @bude "Only about a week and a half on only 100 mg of gabapentin my legs and..." + (show)
@bude

Only about a week and a half on only 100 mg of gabapentin my legs and knees started to feel funny, weak, achy, & hurt when I went down steps, walking, & during the night. I was taking it for back spasms. I stopped taking it because my legs were hurting more than my back spasms.

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I took gabapetin for about a year before and after surgery. While on it I had blurred vision. I actually thought I was going blind. I spoke to my primary DR and he said get off it asap. Took me a few months to redraw from it. I would never go back on it.

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maggie76 | @maggie76 | Aug 16, 2023
In reply to @su8 "Yes, used for epilepsy. Gives brain fog.one can stop the drug anytime. One need not taper..." + (show)
@su8

Yes, used for epilepsy. Gives brain fog.one can stop the drug anytime. One need not taper off.

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One can not just go off Gabpentin, one has to be weaned off it slowly. Young off too fast can cause seizures.

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maggie76 | @maggie76 | Aug 16, 2023

My phone makes changes.Young off not supposed to be there. Supposed to say don't go off gabanetin too fast. It can cause seizures.

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molly7234 | @molly7234 | Aug 16, 2023
In reply to @cindymattern "I have taken Gabapentin for a while and it does help....however I also got cortisone shots..." + (show)
@cindymattern

I have taken Gabapentin for a while and it does help....however I also got cortisone shots in my knee for arthritis and baker's cysts. It helped for about 5 years however because the arthritis got worse I had to have a knee replacement. I still struggle with soreness and the feeling of a baker's cyst and am going in for a year appointment in September unless I go sooner. My knee is strong however all the muscles around it need more strengthening and I am in PT again. To be honest 100mg isn't much at all. I'm on 600mg at bedtime and it helps with the arthritis in my neck and back as well. Good luck.....maybe ask about a cortisone injection.

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Yes, I did have Cortizone shot and it does help doing Gentle exercises and putting lots of ice on the cyst, 1000 mg of Aleve a day to get swelling down. I take 100 mg of gabapentin in the afternoon and 300 at night really helps me sleep. Thanks for your input.

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inpain247@kkp917.net Kmberly | @inpain247 | Aug 16, 2023
In reply to @olderdiva12345 "This drug is an opiod and habid forming. It is a good pain killer but I..." + (show)
@olderdiva12345

This drug is an opiod and habid forming. It is a good pain killer but I wonder if after a while one becomes immune. 1800 mgs is a lot. Does your doctor approve? Good luck.

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Gabapentin is NOT an opiate. Please don't scare people into not taking it by spreading misinformation. I'm sure you meant no harm. I just don't want anyone to turn away from from a medication or be afraid to increase how much they are taking because they think it's an opiate. It is NOT an opiate. Have a great day!

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olderdiva12345 | @olderdiva12345 | Aug 16, 2023

You are correct and I have corrected myself not long ago. Many thanks for responding to an old post.

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inpain247@kkp917.net Kmberly | @inpain247 | Aug 16, 2023
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@olderdiva12345

You are correct and I have corrected myself not long ago. Many thanks for responding to an old post.

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I'm sorry! This is my first time posting. I didn't realize. My apologies. I will look at the dates from now on. Thank you!

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