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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JT | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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It helps the pain I have associated with MS. I've noticed the pain returns if I'm late taking it... 3x daily, 300mg each
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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Tracey | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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I have noticed if I don't take the medication on time my pain is worse, so it must work.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/10/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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THIS PILL WORKS GREAT FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME WITH R.S.D OR PAIN. I LOVE THIS I CAN GET ON WITH MY LIFE WITH OUT MUCH PAIN HOLDING ME BACK.
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cordiekerby | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/9/2007
Condition: Convulsive Seizures
Overall rating 4.3
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I take 2ea. tablets 100mg capsules at night. So far no problems
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/9/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 3.0
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This medication is making me hungry all the time. I have gained about ten pounds in the past three months.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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Tilly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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Began using after spinal chord injury , transverse myalgia caused by a parasite. Daily 500 mg 4 X but want to reduce it to increase my alertness and because in elderly it can 'hurt' the liver.
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renaks | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on the drug for approx. 4 months for pain associated with Paratrigeminal Neuralgia. I find that it does seem to assist the Tegretol that I am on but I am curious as to whether it can cause leg pain. My leg pain only seemed to start after I started taking this drug but it could be due to something else that the dr. has not found yet I guess.
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lbohno | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Other
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I take large amounts to treat severe migraines. It has helped moderately to reduce severity with the pain but also has just about eradicated all the flashing lights & loss of vision. The 'fuzzy' head feeling is a little better but I continue with the 5 day headaches during my period, mid cycles & air pressure changes.
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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
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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
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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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