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@gailb

@grandmar

I'm so sorry to read that your pain is still acute. Having been there off and on for 12 years, with the final acute attack resulting in a wheelchair and laminectomy 2 months later. Pain medications didn't really work for me either. Acute pain is caused by spinal cord impingement I think, so you can't medicate that away. I can relate to what you're going through. I hope your test reveals the problem and that you find relief and comfort from a resolution of your pain. I will be waiting to read about your results. You remain positive even in pain which is amazing.

Gail
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lioness | @lioness | Aug 21, 2018

@hopeful33250 @oregongirl @gailb@mamacita The Dr put me on Gabapentin starting with 300 mg at night gradually increase to 3a day hope it helps Gail what was your experience with it

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Aug 21, 2018

Oh it will. Let us know how it goes

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Gail Benson Ledesma , Alumni Mentor | @gailb | Aug 21, 2018

@lioness

My experience with Gabapentin was terrible. The side effects for me were: loss of balance, memory loss, brain fog. I seriously thought I was getting Alzheimers! I only was taking 2 300 mg/day. When my doctor added a third 300 mg per day, the first day after, I had a small car accident. I was so confused and kind of lost in my mind. I decided after that I wanted off Gabapentin, and I withdrew myself from it. My pain doctor wasn't happy that I wanted to stop it, so I had to ask my pharmacist about how to stop it. It was hard to get off, but I did it. After I was off it, I noticed that I actually had Less pain without it. I wouldn't recommend taking it, but each us is different. FYI: If she wants to change you to Lyrica, it basically the same drug. Did you ask about getting a DNA test before medication? Gabapentin might work great for y, but it didn't for me.

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lioness | @lioness | Aug 21, 2018

@gailb no I didn't but if this doesn't work I,ll ask her about itLet you know

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