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@tammie2

I started 600 MG gabapentin Nov. 15, 2022. I'm just this past week figured out side affects
Nov. 30th, 2022. Started having friction blisters bottom of toes.
Nov." 2022 Diagnosed with Diabetes...had out of control sugars Jan. 2022 til Jan. 2023.
Because of diabetes..And friction blisters occurring. Seen podiatrist 3 times in the last year. Whom had no answer about friction blisters.
Seen Urgent care Nurse Practioner twice...about toes.
No answer. Seen Dr. Urgent care twice..she ignored 2nd time about blisters and wanted to increase gabapentin.
Mayo clinic...goes in-depth of possible side affects of gabapentin.. mine were...
Unsteadiness
Loosening if skin (toe friction blisters.
A month ago...Leg swelling n Severe Leg Pain. And other side affects. All along..
Doctors couldn't find a cause.
In 10-months time...5 trips to emergency room. 4 trips to Urgent care...Dr.... Neurologist.
Podiatrist..
NO IDEA...NO ANSWER..
2 weeks ago...Urgent care Dr. Decided to increase Gabapentin And increase Cybalta. When I went home I made a decision to Ween myself off Gabapentin.
It's been nearly 2 weeks now. N..Body feeling better n better every day. And at this time Neuropathy Symptons are at a very minimum.
Group? Always do your research on medication side affects...especially IF changes in pain have been occurring.
This posting is "For your information.
I have been off the Gabapentin completely. 1 1/2weeks now.
Unbelievable!@

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Replies to "I started 600 MG gabapentin Nov. 15, 2022. I'm just this past week figured out side..."

How is that possible?
You were taken Gabapentin to ease your pain but stopped taken it and now you feel better?