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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Gena | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/20/2007
Condition: Pain Originating From a Nerve
Overall rating 1.3
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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
Overall rating 4.3
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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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Deb | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
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Since using the drug, I notice severe pain in my knees and my elbows. It hasn't helped with the hot flashes.
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Dollibug | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Have overall pain with a lot of pain in shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist and hand. Taking 1800 mg per day. It dulls the pain but does not take it away completely.
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talbertbeverly | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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I have the dibetic nuropathy really bad. This drug does help better than anything else I have been give. But I stil have severe pain in my legs and feet. I am wondering if there is something better for me to take to really get rid of this horrible pain. I cannot sleep at night because of the pain.
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itsgaby | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
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