Can Gabapentin make neuropathy pain worse?

I take gabapentin 3x a day for nerve itch, not pain. I don't know about nerve pain- if it helps that. I posted elsewhere re low back pain which it doesn't seem to help if I bend from waist and get low back pain. I have herniated disk in low back that bending from waist irritates. If I do get the pain, if I bent down I'd have to say that gabapentin didn't help the pain.

Does it help the itch?

I take gabapentin also for 2 decades and until recently it has done wonders. I had no feeling in my legs and everything that required walking was painful and I was really miserable. I started gabapentin and I could walk again without massive pain. So I swear by it.

I recall @artscaping mentioning something that really helps itching. Maybe she can help. My apologies @artscaping if it wasn’t you!

If anyone can help with the nighttime constant itching I would appreciate.

Ira

Hi Debbie, no problem, it was me. If it is just external itching, you can use Dermeleve. It is a quick fix that lasts about 6 hours. You can buy it online at dermeleve.com. It was recommended to me by my dermatologist who knew I needed more help but also knew I was pretty desperate.

If the itch develops internally or feels as if it does, then I consider that a neuropathic itch. Dupixent is what has erased that bothersome situation from my chalkboard. I had my last flare on August 13 when my first dose arrived and I quickly read the "how to" form. I have not had any "itch" since that day. Evidently is also works for VOC itches (volatile organic compounds). I don't succumb to the fumes from chemicals anymore.

If one of these products is what you are looking for......let me know and I can give you contact information.

Be happy. Spring is finally here.
Chris

I am incontinent, and recently I have been diagnosed with axonal sensory peripheral neuropathy. I have a prescription for gabapentin and thiamine. Can gabapentin worsen existing incontinence? I manage my incontinence by wearing diapers, and it seems as though I'm going through more of them. I forgot to mention that I also have lumbar spinal stenosis which I believe could also exacerbate bladder issues.

If it is from nerve twitching, I suggest Gabapentin. Works for me for nerve itch I get mostly at night and after going to bed. 3 x day (not sure of dosage, but will look it up if you need me to. Let me know. (Doesn't do me much good for
my pain itself, just nerves).

Thanks. I had nerve block shot in low back for herniated disk I've had from childhood, that only started giving me pain from bending from the waist with old age - I'm 81. Dr commented to me - don't stop taking Gabapentin. He didn't explain, but since I was still on hospital bed, I assumed he meant it to help the nerve he had just blocked. I have only had one additional shot 2 years ago and 4 years after he'd said that. So, guess I'll stick with his advice.

Spring has not arrived in my world!! It hasn't gotten over 70 degrees except for one day last week. 50 degrees rest of this week and mostly cloudy. OK, maybe upper 50's. No mention of 60's either. Just grateful that what snow did fall melted by following day. Almost two years relocated from 12 yrs in Key West. No, not going back - EVER!!