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I am suffering with increasing neuropathic pain day and night but have been putting off the gabapentin for a while now. I was prescribed this nearly a year ago but the pain wasn’t constant then. My concern is the increase in fatigue it can cause and all the other MANY side effects listed. I do drive when i’m well enough and as i live in a very rural area, this is important to me. I’ve In this article, we delve into the dangers of Gabapentin, scrutinizing its side effects, possible addiction risks, and the reasons behind its prescription. What are the Side Effects of Gabapentin? Neurologist has recommended I start gabapentin for the CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome - nerve pain) in my hand and arm. Does anyone have any experience of it ? Side effects ? I'm so hoping it will control the pain better, especially as its getting colder and the pain is worse. Just wearing a coat hurts I started taking gabapentin in 2016 after stabbing, fiery nerve pain post an L5/S1 fusion. It allowed me to get off of opioids which for me had worse side effects. Side effects for me on Gabapentin did not include any weight gain. Mine were more typical such as drowsiness, unsteadiness on feet when first getting up and foggy thinking. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. Learn about the side effects of gabapentin, from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals. HansSolo22 · 09/04/2019 17:08 I have been prescribed this in a low dose to help manage neck pain and I was wondering whether anyone has used this and what side effects, if any, you had? I didn't get on with amitriptyline due to some side effects, namely blurred vision and severe anxiety and I'm worried these new tablets will be the same. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. I've been advised by my gp to stop taking my usual 4x daily codeine and start taking 2 Amitriptyline per night for pain relief of my spinal condition. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. Though gabapentin has many potential uses, it can cause side effects. Read more about 13 gabapentin side effects here. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. NHS medicines information on side effects of gabapentin and what you can do to cope. I’ve been having nerve pain after laparoscopy. Doctor prescribed gabapentin. After looking online, I’m terrified at the side effects. I already take prozac for anxiety and seroquel for sleep. How long do the side effects last?? I also read it can cause stomach ulcers?? Gabapentin can help control seizures as well as nerve pain from shingles. It may sometimes cause side effects, especially if you misuse it. Learn more. Codeine side effects do go away but it's not a nerve pain killer. Codeine and naproxen is not really going to work for a nerve pain. Gabapentin suits far more people than it doesn't in my experience as a prescriber. You should be told to build up gradually. It doesn't make you feel sick but can make you drowsy - if so, you know straight away. It took almost 2 weeks after that before those mining explosions stopped. For me, I have to stay on gabapentin at this high dose and accept side effects. If you can do without gabapentin and you don't like side effects, do that. I do sleep better these last 5 years since I started gabapentin. Reading up on the side effects stopped me getting the prescription for several months. Starting gabapentin actually gave me my first nights sleep for around 3 years. I have considered reverse titration, and did reduce my dose for a few weeks with no side effects, but tbh I like being in less pain and sleeping. I have been on gabapentin and pregabalin/Lyrica for neuropathic pain - I decided to just cope with the pain using meditation methods in the end but I found pregabalin better than gabapentin for side effects. Have you tried that? Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional. Even qualified doctors can't diagnose over the internet, so keep that in mind when seeking or offering advice.
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