I take the generic gabapentin. I've been on it for over 10 years to treat diabetic neuropathy in my feet, which used to be so bad I would literally cry. I tried soaking my feet in buckets of ice water, but naturally it had no effect. The burning, stabbing, stinging pain was unbearable, especially at night. My doctor prescribed gabapentin. For me it has been nothing short of a miracle drug. W...
I have been taking 300 mg for 2 yrs. I get more relief by raising legs up on pillow with a fleece blanket on it. Now I can sleep all night.
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thediva | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Acute Pain Following an Operation
Overall rating 2.3
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I am using Gabepentin for neuropathy pain due to spine surgery and its effectivness is questionable.
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patsy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication has had alot of negative side effects for me. Such as sleepy feeling all day when I take it before bed. I have trouble keeping a straight thought.
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t | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Simple Partial Seizures
Overall rating 3.3
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had injury to head cause studding ease that up with the first few doses.
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Anonymous |
10/26/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous |
10/25/2007
Condition: Involuntary Quivering
Overall rating 4.0
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Used for essential tremor, helped with ability to use keyboard.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Nerve Pain after Herpes
Overall rating 4.0
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For nerve pain after shingles
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 4.7
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I had suffered with back pain for a year or more and found out my scoliosis was causing nerve pain. The gabapentin has taken care of that pain almost completely. I now have my life back.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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I take Gabapentin to treat pain in both legs from the upper leg to top of my knees. Gabapentin has also helped with pain from major depression.
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GreenTrain111 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: Extreme Discomfort in Calves when Sitting or Lying Down
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication is suppose to treat my leg pain. I really don't notice any relief.
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Gena | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/20/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
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I never could take as much as ordered, the pain from the side effects were worse than the pain from the nerve damage which is bad.
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Anonymous |
10/19/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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Causes me to be dopey and I find it difficult to function.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/19/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 5.0
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I have a very bad secicia nerve, this medication has helped me with my problem.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/15/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
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I HAVE USED THIS DRUG FOR SOMETIME NOW. I HAVE A TUMOR ON THE SPINAL CORD AND ALOT OF NERVE PAIN.
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dave66 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/13/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 5.0
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Used for herniated L4/L5 with pain down the legs. Tried lyrica with no relief. This med helped a ton. on 600mg 4x/day. If I am late for a does by a hr. or 2 I know it. The drug does make me a little forgetful and I think makes me snore but is a good trade off for the pain.
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Luann | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/12/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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I started taken Gabapentin early this year for "Diabetic Nerve Pain." It has help some. I'm on 900mg. 3x a day.I still have numbness in my legs and feet. I guess it will take time. I was on 300mg. 3x a day.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 3.7
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does not relieve pain in feet
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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cherylbryant1 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/1/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 5.0
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After suffering for 5 years with cronic pain raidiating from my lower back down to my toes this medication has changed my life. I am able to play with my son without pain! It is unbeliveable how this drug can stop the raidaiting pain in a matter of minutes.
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chev48rob | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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Used to treat restless leg syndrome, or a problem similar to it, with symptoms originating just below the beltline around my spine. This drug has been more effective than Requip, with fewer side effects, particularly less drowsiness. I presently take 1200 mg at night about 2 hrs before bedtime. My dosage over time is becoming less effective, and as a result, over the last year or so my dosage has been increased twice. However, it is more effective than any thing I have tried.
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