Welcome to /r/gabapentin, here we primarily discuss issues pertaining to the medical, prescribed use of Gabapentin, Lyrica and Phenibut, as well as other Gaba related drugs. Can Gabapentin mask a toothache or other pain? If someone who has been taking Gabapentin develops an abscessed tooth, is it possible they would never know it until a dental checkup? Can Gabapentin eradicate pain associated with other emerging disorders thereby allowing the condition to progress? Archived post. After the root canal, the "tooth hurts" when I brush it, even though there's no nerves in it, because it is referring pain from a damaged nerve up above. After the root canal, there is an itchy spot on my outside cheek skin an inch above this "sore tooth" that keeps itching all the time like an invisible mosquito bite that comes and goes. The pain pill my vet gave me after this last dental was a flavored chewable and my cat took it easy peasy like it was a treat! They also gave me liquid Gabapentin and that was very hard to give her but I did my best getting doses into her. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I've been taking gabapentin for over 15 years for neuropathy and pain from chronic Lyme disease. The tooth problems started with fillings falling out, crowns falling off, teeth needing root canals. Gabapentin may relieve nerve pain and thus can be prescribed to treat tooth pain. Learn the potential side effects and why your dentist may prescribe gabapentin. I've seen conflicting claims that because Gabapentin is nerve related, that's why it can cause tooth pain, nerve issues. But nothing seems definite. It all seems anecdotal as a really rare side effect. Ren and his colleagues treated over 7,000 patients at an urgent dental care clinic with different combinations of opioids, ibuprofen, acetaminophen and gabapentin after tooth extractions. The “failure rates” of the medications were determined by how often patients returned to the clinic for additional pain relief. Several, but in short there are many studies supporting the use of gabapentin, ssris/snris, marijuana, and atypical antipsychotics in pain perception disorders. Gabapentin’s efficacy in managing various types of pain has been well-documented, but its role in alleviating tooth pain, particularly in conditions like diabetic neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia, is less clear. Over time, its applications expanded to include the management of neuropathic pain, particularly in conditions like diabetic neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia. But gabapentin is good nerve pain med,but ask your Dr or pharmacist what best with least drowsiness. Pharmacist usually know more about drugs than dr in my experience. Right now I could scream 😱 toothache pain is like no other pain in the world 😨😥 Update tooth now out This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast I have been taking gabapentin for around 2 months. When I got up to 400 x3 daily I experienced gum pain and mouth sores which went away then I went up to 600x3 daily and experienced horrible gum/teeth pain. NAD but I had a similar experience after my wisdom tooth extraction caused a major infection and nerve issues. My GP prescribed gabapentin but advised that the side effects could sometimes outweigh the benefits depending on personal pain levels and lifestyles. I have a prescription for gabapentin for anxiety but have been scared of the side effects so have avoided taking it. I did a lot of googling and stumbled upon a bunch of people saying it made their teeth fall out, enamel peel off or even become hollow and crack.it’s almost hard to believe. I don’t understand how that’s possible. Will gabapentin work for a severe toothache? I have gabapentin and it says it's for nerve pain but it doesn't list tooth pain. I know I have an exposed nerve. The pain is excruciating. Please help. ## Take Ibuprofen 800 mg every 4 hours non stop for 24 hours.. it will eventually stop the pai So it’s been 3+ years now that I’m on high dowses of Nucynta and Gabapentin, plus the other 4 prescriptions I take daily, all of which have been cited by my dentist as hurting my gums and tooth health in part for the dehydration they are causing, but also how my nerves react. How does gabapentin help you with teeth pain? Does anyone know if gabapentin will help with tooth nerve discomfort more so the bottom back molars near the jaw and also with hyper sensitivity on teeth? Just wondering if anyone here has had experience with gabapentin to help with teeth discomfort/sensitivity nerve irritation. Gabapentin is typically prescribed for nerve pain, with dosages varying based on individual needs and conditions. Gabapentin has become a common medication for various types of pain, including nerve-related discomfort. Many people wonder how much gabapentin is necessary for tooth pain, especially when traditional over-the-counter medications don’t provide relief. This article explores the
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