GABAPENTIN | Neurontin: Side Effects and How to Take
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- čas přidán 21. 09. 2020
- Gabapentin is a medication that is used for a lot of different things. We use it for back pain, nerve pains like diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia among other things. It can be a great medication but has some potential side effects and issues that you need to know about.
FLyrica or Pregabalin is a medication that is used for a lot of different things. It is used principally for conditions of pain involving the nerves. These include diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia among other things. There are some significant risks though while taking it that you need to be aware of and there are some conditions that you may be taking it for but may not be appropriate. in this video we are going to go over those uses and side effects to help you decide with your doctor if it is right for you.
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Medications should not be the only approach you take in treating your conditions. Treating from several different angles is usually the most effective.
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I was safely on opiate pain medication for chronic pain for over 10 years which allowed me to have as close to a normal life as possible, then the CDC announced it's insidious "recommendations" which still wasn't a problem as my doctor knew I needed to continue. Unfortunately my doctor died and had to find a new one and that was a nightmare. I never had an issue yet they decided to force taper me to 30% of what I was taking and put me on gabapentin. Now my life is unnecessarily a lot more difficult and I don't see a real benefit with the gabapentin. Please do not confuse addiction with dependence and stop punishing people who haven't done anything wrong and who are already suffering beyond what most people understand.
I swear to GOD! WTF is wrong with people?!?!?!?
I agree with you 100 per cent. If they could only spend 24 hours in our shoes it would be a whole new ballgame.
I wrote to my legislators and governor in order to get laws changed. Only got one response. They just don't care about our pain
Word for word your story is mine. Gabapentin did nothing for my pain, and I broke out with huge boils on my back and just. Rolling over onto one would wake me, and I was trying to treat them with salicylic acid. Once, I pressed on one, and that was disgusting. What came out was under such pressure! Amitriptyline made me manic, and Lyrica I lost all sensation in my hands. I couldn't feel hot, cold, or pressure. I'd test the tap when drawing a bath and burn myself getting in. I couldn't pick up coins off a counter.
My life is over at 43.
Yeah I have been taking Pregabalin low dose for fribramyalgia for about 2 years & I need something different that isn't addictive. The 1st Dr had me on gabapentin & said it was all natural... non addictive. It made me feel horrible with no help. I was being treated for a pinched nerve also...
I say a prayer for ALL of us who are going thru neurological disorders & diseases. I send EVERYONE love💞😍, courage🌈🌺, strength💪, determination😬 & the hope🤞 for MANY brighter🌄🌱🌹🦋 feel good days !!
Right back at you my friend
Same to U & Thank U; friend!
@@mansfield821 hope you're doing good today
And not in too much pain
Thanks
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To be honest, mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on the planet and it is natural, they serve in many ways not only for mental related issues.
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Yes, Sporeville. I had the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction... Mushrooms definitely made a huge difference to why I'm clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He's 59 & has many mental health issues plus probably CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD knows if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on Instagram?
Gabapentin had a horrific side effect for me. I felt psychotic, like I was outside my body. I was so angry that I threw things, and thought about hurting myself. I went off it immediately, and within a few days was back to normal. Never again.
I’m sorry you had to go through that. It’s so hard when you change medicines you don’t know what’s going to happen.
I just started this med for anxiety, depression, and bipolar. It's been about 3 weeks and I've started to have angry outbursts over the past few days. Is this how it started for you or was yours more sudden? I've got a visit with my doctor next week so I'll be letting them know. Thanks for any insight.
How did you get off it
VA give me hydrocodone for years.
My back has deteriorated over years,
They said I couldn't get addicted, ha.
Tired of the goofy feeling I said no more.
Now they give me gabapentin but it only helps my lower back.
It also makes my head goofy. Don't like it but there is nothing to do about the pain.
Take it before going to bed and mid morning my mind clears.
Don' t take much if I don't have to.
I live with a lot of pain . You will as you get older like me.
It seems that life. But the most I can do is to stay active, walk, work with your hands and legs as much as possible.
If you set any time at all the body jumps all over you again.
I've been taking 900 mg gaba for over 5 years & fortunately, I haven't suffered from any side effects. I take 1 1/2 in the AM, & 1 in the eve. Also drink lots of fluids. 68 years, & I've never been an alcohol guy...fortunately.....
I'm very sensitive to any meds, but this stuff saved my life. It saved me from putting a bullet in my head. I would spend the night screaming into a pillow because of neuropathy in my legs. I don't need much of it to get relief. 300mg, 3 times a day. Literally saved my life.
I fully understand .I have the same problem.. Gabapentin is the only medication that's helped.
Does the pain come back if we stop taking them?
This is good in all aspects and of course you were taking in scheduled and recommended dose , anyhow in my practice as a doctor in diabetic neuropathy aur in any other unremarkable restless neuropathic, this is a safe drug...(Dr.M.Ashraf..M.D.) New Delhi India
I had to stop it put me in a psychosis I’ll stick to Tylenol 3
Thank god
Thank God my Doc understands that people with true chronic pain do not abuse pain meds! If you do then you don’t have relief when you need it, awesome doctor!
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Good for your doctor ...
I've had scleroderma 😅30 yrs and so much pain. Thank God my doctor understands and I am on pain meds. I wouldn't have any quality of life without it and now take gabapentin for nerves. Lowest dose
I’ve been taking Gabapentin for years for sciatica. I was so crippled with sciatica I was dragging myself across the floor as I couldn’t even stand up. Gabapentin has really helped.
I had crippling Sciatica too for 4 years. Started strecthing my hamstrings every morning, strengthend my core and began squatting weekly. Physical conditioning is the only way to cure it. Taking meds alone never cures anyone, you have to address the source.
why not just get back surgery?
@@nadinek7096 "Back surgery" has a poor to terrible success rate. I've read way too many posts of people in agony and regretting the surgery as the pain was far worse. Never jump into back surgery without very careful research. You may have to fly half way across the US to find the right surgeons and staff.
@@danbuchardt4855 are you cured now?
@@donxtherapper142 yea no symptoms at all
This was prescribed to me as replacement for percocet, a regimen that worked well for me over 10 years. Gabapentin was the worst thing that ever happened to me. I still have residual short term memory issues years after ending this horrible treatment.
Exactly!
So glad to hear that I was not imaging the memory loss. I thought I was losing my mind. It got so bad I was unable to do anything until I took myself off of it. The withdrawal was hard but worth it.
@Jay Jay dammmmm...really sorry to hear that.
*YES , this is another JOKE medication brought to you by Pfizer !*
I am with you. I have been on it for 6 months and am in the process of tapering off. This has been a wrecking ball on my memory. Withdrawal symptoms are the same as when I came off Effexor. Total nightmare even tapering off it the right way. Recently I’ve been experiencing the horrible skin reactions that he talks about briefly. The skin on my face is flaking off as if I have leprosy.
If I could properly write the story lines of the dreams I've had on this medication I'd win an Oscar for best screenplay.
All you have to do is talk into a recording microphone
Same
(Knock on wood) I've had REALLY GREAT Dreams since I've started on it and hardly have Ever a nightmare, which I am SOOO THANKFUL for!! 1🤗😁👍🏻
Me too
Weird dreams
I’ve used gabapentin for several years with no ill effects. It’s helped me with nerve pain, anxiety and migraine headaches. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Sherry, I'm happy for you.
Im glad that most of you have had good results and no side effects!! I on the other hand had extreme side effects with the medication!! At first it was awesome!! Then it started messing with my Speech, Brain fog and impaired memory, tremors and severe depression 😥 I have recovered but it took time! I have been on others as well such as lyrica with different but just as serious side effects! It's difficult to push through the pain some days! But I at least can carry on a
Conversation and hold a fork to eat with🙄
Good for you
@EM K I also had a severe withdrawal when I discontinued using neurontin.
I works great for me too.
Wow, so happy you mentioned the suicidal thoughts. I was recently started on this again because of the CDC wanting to get rid of what had worked for over 20 years. Now life is miserable and makes me wonder if it's worth living. I also have vision issues, nightmares and just feel rotten. Thank you too, for saying Lyrica is the same as Neurontin. I took that for ages when much younger and it did nothing for me.
I am allergic to salicylates, which fill my lungs with fluid and before we figured it out I had had many pneumonias, 2 CT scans for bleeding lungs. Today I decided to go back to Advil (salicylate) and let my lungs take their chances. I am So Fed Up with the medical profession.
I am on 1,800 mg of Gabapentin a day for alcohol relapse prevention. I am 7 months sober and doing very well. I do believe the Gabapentin along with Naltrexone really help. 😊
I hope you read this. Long term gaba pentin use caused me to have zero euphoria from anything(Anhedonia). Gabapentin blocks your receptors and makes it nearly impossible to heal your brain after addiction. Also kills brain cells and slows down all neuro activity in your brain. I was addicted to opiates for over 10 years. Yes it helps ALOT at first but i wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy.
@Anthony Rez oh no that's terrible! I plan to wean off of it after I hit a year sober. Sorry to hear you are struggling 🥺
Gabapentin makes you feel drunk
@@derekthemountaindawg467 I believe this. My sister, whos been on this damn drug, is now an acoholic as well. I believe, although Drs would argue that she has an alcohol problem, that she now uses this drug to give her the same effect as the booze does when she cant afford the booze, shes on a limited income. Thank you for sharing what you did.
Get off the Gabapentin asap. Also, ween off the drug as side effects are a nightmare. I went through something similar, and getting off was the worst 3 months of my life. It's unexplanable what you feel and go through. Then it took a full year to feel 100 percent minus to this day, I have poor memory and really struggle with names and numbers.
I've had multiple sclerosis for 21 years now & THIS medication has saved me !! I've been taking it for 20 of the 21years. IF it wasn't for this medication I would not have the quality of life that I do today !!😉
I also have MS as well as severe trigeminal neuralgia..17 brain surgeries, still have the trigeminal..and scleroderma on top of all that😜
Been on nerountin since before it was actually fda approved. It helps but i have to take pain medication as well..it suks,vut hey I'm alive and driving my family crazy😁so something must be working..haha..
I honestly wish ya the best as you go thru the trials and tribulations of this MS you face each and everyday..stay strong and give em hellz dear❤
so lovely to hear that....i had a spine op twelve years ago and when i got off tramadol, i went on to neurontin...makes life bearable !
It is a life changing drug for some. If it works for you without too many side effects then definitely keep taking it. Just ask your doctor for regular blood, kidney and liver tests.
That is so Awesome to hear!!! 😃💗
I've MS also,n thank lord 4 this med. On it 4 10 yes now👍
I took this medication for lower lumbar pain and had the worst, most violent nightmare of my life and I couldn’t wake up... at least in my dream! I told my doctor and he said don’t worry about it, everyone has a different reaction! I said doctor the dream was about you! He said, stop taking it immediately! This is a true story!
Lol
Lol
Lol Lol 🤣
I was on this too I had back Surgery on my back I had very bad nightmares too I stop taking it 🙃 but I didn't feel high off it...
Lol. Hit home then !
After a decade of pain that stopped me from holding a book, my doctor gave me this and now I can read a book. Also the tingling/numbness in my arms and legs has stopped.
I do need to take a nap most afternoons but that's what retirement is for : )
I was put on Gabapentin for nerve pain, took it for seven years and fought through the memory loss, lost my ability to do math, and put up with the craziest dreams (and being tired ALL the time) when I weaned myself off it was the best day I've had in the last 15 years. BTW -DON'T just stop taking this stuff; that can give you seizures if you are on high dose. I struggle with nerve pain from damaged spinal chord, that will never go away but at least now I can remember a little bit of my life.
One of the unmentioned dangers of this drug is memory loss. I took it for fibromyalgia, but after being zoned out I stopped taking it. It works for pain, but I’m not willing to trade my memory or mental acuity for it.
So glad I read this I had severe memories recall my family said I was bizzaro so I went off it alot better now.
It only helped with my nerve related pain, and did impact my memory. I found a study stating it kills brain synapses After I had quit taking it. :/
Also had an ex become addicted to it. It's garbage like many other Rx.
Well shit, I’m screwed lol cause I’ve got an AWFUL memory! Mostly short term that I noticed started in my mid 20s, I’m 30 now and turning 31 soon.
Heard this stuff causes DEMENTIA!
My sister has been on this for over 5 years, she's 75 and can't even carry on a conversation.... I disagree with taking this garbage at all
Like any other medication what works for one person may be devastating to another! Always be aware of how you feel and take action when you don't feel right!
Yet they give vaccines for ALL people, same dose and amount! Stay far away from all of it!
For sure.
Everyone is different, that's for sure
@@Delilaah57 I agree with you on this. Daily I see so many injured or dead from it. If you suffer any health issues the likelihood of having bad reactions greatly increases.
I slept for days on it.
Iam older lady and iam always in pain but what I do is pray to God to help me iam a big believer on that I was talking it but I let go so now I sometimes can't walk but is ok I will keep on going with my God I know he will keep on helping me
I was on 900 each night for restless legs, gave me dizziness, memory problems. I decided to try 600 each night, and most of the side effects went away. Sometimes you just have to adjust the meds to see what works for you. I am thankful for having a wonderful doctor.
Medication affects every single person differently. I'm really happy😊 that you found a dosage that works for you !! Makes all the difference in the world when you know what's going on w/your body & how you react to a medication. Of course amazing doctors are VERY RARE so if you're fortunate enough to have 1 hold on them !! Much love 💞 !!😍
Heard this stuff causes DEMENTIA!
@@brownrecluse3526 If it does I'm going to bat shit crazy in the future!! I've been taking 3,600mg a day for the last 22 years fighting MS !!
@@sawme7772 Maybe that fate never Saw you & through God's grace it never will effect or effected you.
Seems like it would cause the same at a lower dose though you just might not notice it.
I take it I feel like I'm dead.
I fell 18ft yrs ago hit concrete. It has helped me for yrs and gives me a quality of life .
20 years ago I fell at the local mall and broke my right humerus to pieces and when I landed right on my left elbow when I hit the ground. Three days after I had the arm "set" my left hand felt funny and my little finger, my ring finger and the one next to it (I don't know the correct name for that finger!) got hyper sensitive X's a zillion. It was awful! If those fingers touched anything, it felt like I was getting electrical shocks. I had to have someone help me put my coat on cause I couldn't bear for any of the fabric to touch those fingers. Well, I had to suffer for a year because my Fx's arm didn't heal right and I had to have an OR to have plate and pins put in. Only after that, did myself and my Doctor try to find out what was wrong with the left hand. After quite awhile, a chance meeting my doctor had with someone led to my diagnosis. I saw a neurologist and what I had was "Chronic Sympathetic Syndrome". I had nerve conduction tests and the doctor said that when I had my fall and landed on my elbow, the nerves were going crazy from that - it is like hitting the "funny" bone - he gave me Gabapentin and it was like a miracle! He told me it was a an epileptic drug? Anyways, I am still on it, and like you, it helped give me that great quality of life.
@@hongkongnananewterritories1513 the syndrome you discribed is also known as cell phone syndrome because it feels like you have a cell phone on vibrate , usually caused by a pinched nerve in the vertebrae
It's prescribed to me also ,I'm use to taking a medication and having it work asap so with gabapentin I had to hurry up and wait to feel better I had to restart taking it too many times and I finally just followed the directions and it is a great thing I didn't give up on this medication, I personally don't want anything in my system all natural and only used medication prescribed by a doctor for sergery"s and recovery in the hospital but when I had my wisdom teeth out my Step mother who was employed there told the dr,don't give her any pain meds ,she can take tylenol or ibuprofen at home with her. Lol ohh God bless my step mother, I am blessed with her,lost my mother on my 19th birthday and she was already in my life so it was different than some people but obviously she didn't take my mother's place no body could ever she was a one and only in many wonderful ways,geese I miss her so very much & it's a hurt like no other all bottled up in my stomach and no need to go there ,my comment is long enough...so yes gabapentin works if u let it get into your system...don't ever give up on yourself no matter what!!!
@@hongkongnananewterritories1513 ohhh I know that kind of pain it sucks ,and one night my left hand was on fire inside, this woke me up out of a sound sleep, nothing I did could make it stop ,it was winter time and I stuck my hand in a snow bank ,and nothing ...it was the most worse thing I had ever happen to my body idk I have do much wrong use and abuse over worked body during my youth, I ended up being on disability because of this and my PTSD, it is not what I had planned for my life ,I stayed mad at my body and still do ,but I can't change it ..I ended up being an animal groomer as my last career so yes my hands are awful & the rest of my body is the same, I'm not one to whine about my pain I just get up on a daily basis and do my best to get through the day ,it is a MUST for me and my life..
I have been prescribed this after surgery.
It did not work at all for me. And it made me dizzy, I had double vision and anxiety.
I have tried it twice for a month each time. I wish it worked for me..
I have HORRIBLE anxiety and depression.
This stuff helps me feel normal.
Y'all need to understand that this changes the way your brain fires. Personally, my brain wiring is all wrong, so this stuff makes it work normal and I don't feel like I'm having a panic attack every 3 hours. It's great for me.
I never slept well and have always felt tired. So while i still feel tired, i sleep so much better.
I've been on gabapentin for 10 years and it helps me with all the nerve damage that I have.
As with most epileptic medications, it's used as a mood stabilizer in bipolar 1 and 2.
And it gave me suicidal thoughts.
Took this many years ago for chronic migraines and seizures. It turned my life upside down and started me on my path to holistic healing. I will never put this in my body again.
I agree diet and exercise and natural remedies this pill had me in boom boom land
I couldn't even use a corded phone on it. Felt drunk. I hated it. A couple of days was enough to say no more.
Wouldn't everybody love to go to a holistic doctor for their issues? On top of my regular medicine medical degrees, I went to school to be a natural path but it's not covered by insurance by most people in the USA. Therefore we have to rely on doctors that are and as you know they're not talk much about nutrition or anything when it comes to the human body's functions when you do or do not do something like eat take supplements be vegan. Which I highly recommend. I could go to myself but I cannot afford what I would prescribe as far as food and some supplements. So I don't take gabapentin I do take other things that are addictive and if you are in a place in your body that you are not functional I don't understand why somebody cares if you're addicted. It's a trade-off it's an unfortunate one but it is a trade-off my life will be changing soon so I would imagine that I will ease off the other things and possibly never need them we'll see?
What do you find in holistic healing for chronic pain?
AMEN!! Me too!
I was put on Gabapentin for bad nerve pain called complex regional pain syndrome/ FIBROMYALGIA. I have been in pain for many years and I am very fortunate that I know how to take my meds & I have never been addictive to meds. People that I know who have complex regional pain syndrome like myself say you can't get addictive to pain meds because the pain is so strong. I have to agree.
I agree too, I've had been kn pain meds for 15 years & still only take a couple a day. The pain is so strong that it already makes me too nauseous to take more than a couple pills a day.
@Julie Kirsten Doig Browne Lyrica is also called Cymbalta. It is not gabapentin, but it is an antidepressant also used for fibromyalgia.
@Ms Julie ❣️ I was on Lyrica too till they switched me to the Teva brand od Pregab mainly for my seizures and neuropathy the Lyrica still worked better for me however.
With the lies from NHS I seen on my record thinking of doing some work I can do and go private
@Ms Julie ❣️ Yea definitely they are the most despicable amd despisable toss pot off piss lol.
They dont care about our health just to waste our time amd lie on our record like we are a casino bet, they are pretty bad doctors, plus past couple years had some funny stuff with 2 female doctors after a seizure
@Ms Julie ❣️ would you know any good private services I could go to?
For what turned out to be Diabetic nephropathy, I felt like I was run over by a truck, then set on fire. I was give Oxycontin, which did nothing for me. Gabapentin allowed me to crawl off my sofa, out of my painful fetal position, into a normal life. I am forever grateful for this medication.
What dose worked for you?
An excellent commentary.
I was prescribed 25mg Pregabalin three times a day for severe post Shingles pain. This was in conjunction with
37.5 mg Tramazac Co two tablets three times a day.
The result was disastrous. I am 78 and apart from low dosage heart meds I am pill and drug free.
These two meds combined shut down my gastric tract, so that I could scarcely eat or drink. It is now weeks later and I’m still struggling.
From South Africa.
I hope for the coming of day or weeks you'll be better. 🤗
In my experience after taking pregabalin 75 mg every night for 3 months, at first 3 days it was good I can sleep easily without worrying about my painful CTS, I was advised to continue the medication. But eventually the pain cannot be tolerated by 75 mg so another doctor ordered to make it to 150 mg every night. After taking it I felt weird with my heart, like the feeling of having a heart attack and I cannot feel my lower limbs for months.
I stopped the medication for a year before I was diagnosed with heart and liver conditions. I had 2 different months with a blood test that indicated a heart attack. I'm not sure if that relates to pregabalin, but while I'm taking the medication I developed nervous, irregular heartbeat, swollen legs and feet. And the feeling of seizure attacks was experienced. 😢
Gives weird and vivid dreams that rolls like a movie 🎥.
Same here I’ve only been on it 2 days though
I took it for 2 years and it messed me up beyond belief. I did get some wicked writing material from the dreams though. Luckily I wrote a great majority of them down, because now I can't remember crap from then 🤦♀️
I thought I was going crazy 🤣
100% Accurate
Try Risperidone/Risperdal this puts this effect into overdrive. I was on this antipsychotic for 4 years 2Milligrams a day. I dreamed like Crazy on Risperidone!!
I spent 10 years with throat spasms that would mimic heart attacks. Gabapentin saved my life with lower dosage three times a day. I would have ended my own life, had a knowledgeable doctor not stepped up and put me on it. It's even helped with other neuropathy issues I was having. Gabapentin did exactly what I needed it to do, with no noticeable side affects.
thats crazy didn't know the extend of this drug i take 100mg 3 time a day for my perianal abscess but havent get no side effect or withdraw like they say im not even addictive on the other hand oxycotine is a different story
Happy it helped you with no side effects, continued good health.
@@HlifeRomania91 Thanks for the kind words friend!!!! Take care and stay well!!
It gave me my life back I used too have head too toe pain
The throat spasms were neurological. Where you checked for a hiatal hernia?
I had sciatica really bad for a while. The pain was excruciating and constant. Went to the ER twice asking for a strong pain reliever but they refused to give it to me because of all the lawsuits going on. One of the ER doctors prescribed Gabapentin and within two days I started to feel some relief. My sciatica went away after about two weeks and I quit taking the Gabapentin and have not had another sciatica flareup since. Gabapentin may not be for everyone, but it really helped me.
I am 55 years old and i just had a few major operations, im prescribed the maximum 3600 mgs each day. Ive taken it since it was introduced in the 90's. I love it and don't ever want to be without it!!!❤
I am 75 years old with peripheral neuropothy. I have been taking Neurontin bid for at least ten years. I have had no problems with Neurontin.I have been able to engage in physical activity. I ride my bike. I regularly worked out at the Y until the coronovis (no, I don't have it).
What dosage are you on?
Did your doctor gradually work up your dosage?
@@pattijesinoski1958 I take a 300mg capsule two times a day. I am 75 years old. I don't recall what happened when I started taking it. But I have not had any physical or emotional problems with it.
I take it... without it I wouldn’t be able to walk .. I’m 73 and have taken it for years . I only felt tired for the first few days .. it works miracles for me ,..I don’t get high ! It just relieves the burning in my feet and legs and horrible muscle cramps .. I take 2 300 mg capsules 4 times a day .. no bad supine effects ..but I would be miserable without it ...all mads have side effects .. but for me this is a lifesaver ..
I'm 36 and I've been taking it for my peripheral neuropathy for about 6 years I take 300 mg *3 daily works well for me
I have severe peripheral neuropathy. It started 10 years ago as tingling in my toes. Not one of the doctors in my clinic listened to me. I am not diabetic. The nerve damage is up to mid--thigh now. I had to start using a wheelchair a year ago because of pain while walking and balance issues. My legs are tingling bags of lead. I finally couldn't take the pain and they started me on Gabapentin about 4 years ago. Gabapentin makes the painful tingling somewhat bearable. I was finally diagnosed a few months ago (!) after a nerve conduction test. They don't know what's causing it. Even brain and spine specialist is stumped. My question is: if you've had neuropathy for 10 years, how the heck can you be riding a bicycle?
Lyme disease survivor here. It has really helped with my chronic pain
What dpsev
My 9 year dog was prescribed this for his tremors. He gets whole body shakes. He also has anxiety as he is a rescue pup that had a horrible start in life. He take 300mg twice a day. He’s much calmer and his tremors were almost nonexistent. He’s been on it for about two months. His anxiety is much improved but the tremors are starting to come back.
I'm thrilled it helps your dog!!! (wish it worked the same for me)
Find a homeopathic vet
Do not take your dog off of this drug suddenly, it could kill him from withdrawal.
It works well for dogs for various pain causing issues. But even dogs who's pain increases needs to upgrade to stronger pain control. My sweet Beatrix Kiddo lived to the age of 17 years, 2 months and 12 days. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home between her mom and dad. The place she slept her whole life.
@@kathleenharrell3981yes this
I’ve been taking Gabapentin for over 30 years….it literally changed my life. I don’t know where I’d be without it.
my local pharmacist litterally told that i did not know what i was talking about , that Gabapentin is not a anticonvulsant , I told him that the fact that he is ignorant to what his consumers are taking and what they are taking it for was quite alarming and i suggested that he take a refresher course
My vet , gives it to my dog for seizures and to turn pain off
He's smart to tell you, wait for the ticks to start.
@@deborah5227 It doesn't help for pain. I'm sorry about ur Dog.
OMG!
@Carol Brotherton My vet prescribed it for my newly rescued dog for pain, too, when she underwent emergency surgery for pyometra, and again when she had all but one of her teeth removed (both at 17+ years old).
My doctor put me on this medication at 900 MG per day. I have PTSD, Anxiety and Panic attacks, Depression and Fibromyalgia. It caused my depression to become so severe, getting out of bed was a chore. My doctor upon hearing how depressed I was to see a psychiatrist. I stopped taking the drug and within a couple weeks, my depression, blood pressure, anxiety and panic attacks are all under control. It did nothing for my Fibromyalgia, never even dulled the pain. I now have a new doctor that doesn’t give me medication that decreases my other medications or make me ill. Glad to have seen this presentation. Thank you!!!!!
Same here, I was also at 900mg and losing my mind. Neurotin put me in the hospital with only one pill for two weeks.
I been on symbalta 30mg for 7 years and it replaced everything. No longer having the yo-yo effect from hell!
My doctor gave me gabapentin and I started getting feelings of extreme hatred of my wife and kids. I threw it away
I have a decent sized herniation in my cervical spine that gives me some nasty nerve pain. Gabapentin has helped me survive until this resolves on it's own or with surgery. I'm sorry it didn't work for you but it has been a very helpful medication for me.
Gapapentin has literally made my life liveable, I had permanent nerve damage to the SI joking and multiple herniated discs from a bad car accident several years ago. I had be like someone else here safely on pains meds for years , but when the nerve pain started to become unbearable I asked for something to else , once I started using gabapentin my legs finally statutes to settle down and allowed me to rest more at night, helps the si nerve as well. I also use it for severe Fibromyalgia which combines with the other issues can be unbearable but Gabapentin helps
I'm taking 600mg x3 for the last few years. I've SUFFERED from migraine headaches since my teens and I'm a senior citizen now. It has drastically reduced the frequency and severity of those headaches. It does at times make me tired, but I'd trade that over being curled up in a ball in a dark room wishing for death because of a unrelenting migraine.
Try butalbitol with 5mg maxalt instead of a drug that causes suicides
@@user-dp4bu8jy4b omg I was prescribed butalbitol for headaches around 20yrs ago...I got so addicted to it nd had to eventually go to inpatient rehab twice for it. It was hell.
I have been having headaches too
Yup, just like I prefer walking to having to use a wheelchair...
@@MaryruthEavesHerrera??
Neurontin has helped me tremendously I could not sleep 3hrs a night for back pain I have used this medicine for 3 years no problems
Me too
Three years? Possibly consider that your back pain has changed and the gabapentin is not why you sleep better.
I had back surgery one year ago, I'm in a lot a pain every day, Gaba...don't help, and I refuse to take pain med, the gabapantin is for neuropathy.
@@bienvenidadeleon7706 yes my doctor told me that gabapentin is strictly for nerve pain and mine was sciatica nerve and it does help that as far as anything else I don’t have a whole lot of knowledge really none about gabapentin that’s why I watch this video I don’t want to be on something for years and then it be addictive and go through with drawls and have a problem getting off
I tried Lyrica for my nuerophothy it almost took my vision. Switched to gabapentin I take 1200 mg 3x a day I would be in a world of hurt with out it.
I can't believe how many medications I used to use. Thank you God for showing me more .God is love.
I was just at the Veterans hospital and was seen by the Reumatology
Doctor. I thank you for informing us
about the addiction aspect of gabapentin.I instinctively knew there is an addiction aspect of the medication. Two different doctors told me it is not. I have syatic nerve
pain and take 600mg. before I go to bed. It's one third of the daily dose prescribed to me. And it's been almost a miracle.
When I started this med it wasn’t for my diabetes but for sciatica. It messed with my memory and I feel that even though I weaned myself off of it 6 yrs ago I don’t think I will be ever be back to normal.
The SI epidural injections I've had worked immediately, gabapentin made it worse
me too !!!
Same with my mom for the memory issues, and now she has dementia
I read that Gabapentin, when combined with narcotics, increased the efficacy of the opioids. I did not know that it was addictive, however, I have severe nerve pain, among other issues, and I have tried this medication before and was put back on it by my doctor again recently. When I’m on it, I sleep 15 hours a day and have horrific brain fog. It’s hard when you can’t remember how to butter bread because of medication. I felt very stupid. It is an older drug and there are newer drugs out there with less side effects. Topamax helps with nerve pain as well, but the brain fog is just as severe if not worse. But I didn’t sleep 15 hours a day and it cause weight loss instead of gain like gabapentin did. I’m glad some people get relief from it, but for me it just adds more issues to the ones I’m already having.
I've been on 600 mg x3 a day o don't have side effects. I've tried topomax it didn't work for me. I think it's try it see if it works for you. God BLESS
If you’re combining it with opiates you’ll have that fog. I take a variety of medications and I only have fog because I don’t sleep well. My back pain is bad. So it’s different for everyone. I got off opiates and feel a lot less foggy!
I also have taken the Topamax I’ve taken so many different medications I can’t remember them all and less I hear the name and brain fog oh yeah I fight it every day
@Idramjet ; this a severely Dangerous medication! I had a longtime friend who it completely changed her personality! Also you should try PanAway, and Copabia both are Essential Oils and I prefer the high quality ones at YoungLiving! The are pain relievers that Do NOT effect your mind at all plus it works on inflammation also! These oils are way better at reliving my knee pain then prescription medication! I have a bone on bone situation on my knees and it takes care of them for me !
@@lesliecook5160 I will give these a try! Thank you so much for the suggestions. Alternative treatments do seem to work best for me too.
Gabapentin made my mother crazy; she was thought to have dementia until we got her off Gabapentin. All of a sudden she began to make sense again and could communicate readily.
That's heartbreaking! I'm so glad she got off it!!
Been using it for sciatic pain caused by a herniated disc. Taking 300mg, every 8 hours for over 7 month has made a huge difference in reducing the burning sensation in my leg. The only side effect I’ve noticed is dry mouth but that went away after the first few months of being on the drug.
This sounds like what I have.
I have been fighting back issues with leg nerve pains (unable to walk at times without opiates). I have CKD probably most due to the various pain and anti inflammatory medications I used to take for at least two decades, up until about five years ago.
Pain Clinic started me on Gabapentin which made a very big difference to my life. Gave up the daily codeine, except for serious attacks, without any withdrawal symptoms. I still have codeine scripts but rarely ever take them. Had three operations in 2017, for which I had to persevere with pushing the surgeon for (disectomies and laminectomy), last of which finally made a big difference. Neurosurgeon said he won’t do any more operations, so I try to be careful not to aggravate the situation further.
Tried all the other alternatives, including CT guided needles, all to no avail. I reduced, over time slowly (essential), the Gabapentin from 12 (100mg) every 24 hours to only 3 daily. Operations have made a big difference but I still get some nerve pains which I manage with only 3 (100mg) capsules now. Stopped the evening restless legs problem as well. Found taking 1 (100mg) in the mornings and 2 in the evening is the minimum to keep the nerve pains in check. I can leave the house and go shopping, walking most days now. I have tried reducing the 300mg daily but find the pains start to return. I don’t want to take more to eliminate the pains completely, as recommended by the Pain Clinic and neurosurgeon, as milder pains remind me not to overdo things.
I still have some limitations, and avoid things like leaning over or sitting down too much, as certain things do aggravate the situation. It all comes down to quality of life issue; if I don’t take them I am housebound. I should take more exercise though. Pain Clinic still says I should be taking 12 (up to 15) 100mg Gabapentin daily, and are not so happy with me reducing the number I take. Would suggest trying to cut back one tablet daily for a week, and assessing if that made any real difference, and if no difference discerned try cutting back another, but just one tablet daily for a week. Gabapentin can cause weight gain, but by cutting back alone I managed to lose quite a bit of that medically induced weight. If you recognise the pains are returning then you can find the level you need to live comfortably, and have some control. I have heard a lot of negative comments about Gabapentin but they have simply made a very big difference to my life. Good luck.
I used it for the same reason. Now have a nervo spinal stimulator.
Did any of you gain weight with gabapentin??
@@Teresa-Anne I did not. In the past month I had a 2nd microdiscectomy which went much better than my first. A few weeks back I was finally able to entirely stop Gabapentin….and then I noticed that the ongoing indegestion that I’ve been having for the past year or so also stopped…. So appears for me… cotton mouth and indegestion were the only two noticeable side effects. Edit: I should also mention that I did have some withdrawal issues. After being on gabapentin for 27 months, once I stopped I had some dizzy spells, I was confused, almost passed out a couple of times and my sleep patterns were totally messed up. Withdrawal lasted about 4 days for me. In the end, I don’t regret taking gabapentin, it worked wonders for my nerve pain.
I have Severe Major Depressive Disorder and my doctor warned me it might worsen my depression, but it actually has the opposite effect! It makes me feel really happy and relaxed.
Still using it? Any side effects.
@@mitch5222 Yep, still using it. I've since had my dose doubled (from 900mg/day to 1800mg/day) due to my pain getting worse but no unpleasant side-effects whatsoever. I do experience moderate anxiety and tremors if I run out of it or miss a couple doses, but nothing bad from the med itself.
@@markalexander3659how long u be taking it?
@@mitch5222 I started in August 2021
@@markalexander3659 i am just scared of withdrawals.
I was on this for about a year for spinal stenosis causing neuropathy in my arm and leg. It was prescribed for me by a neck and back specialist along with taking 2 of a 3 shot series of Cordozone shots near my spine which were extremely painful. The Gabapentin caused me to feel “off balance”. Not dizzy, just slightly off balance. I weaned off it and went for accupuncture treatments as an alternative. The accupuncture, 10 treatments, eliminated all my neuropathy. No more drugs that only mask the symptoms and do nothing to provide a cure for me. I’ll go old school from now on.
Thanks for bringing up acupuncture it can really help for some people it worked little for me, I find with my spinal and cervical stenosis massage and physical therapy work to help. Good for you for listening to your body.
I have spinal stenosis also.Mostly the pain on my right leg,terrible.I was given Gabapentin for 3 years.I also felt off balance and had so many falls.I felt brain fog and just plain tired.I went off it also,I’d rather have the pain then that hopeless feeling.
yes, I have the off balance symptom, wow, I'm going to stop immediately, thank you
@@candace830 take it at night. I feel good during the day
I also had trouble with gabapentin causing dizziness and poor balance. My doctor kept reducing the dose until we decided this was not a good drug for me.
Thankyou Dr for the information you gave about Gabapentin. I appreciate knowing that. Have a blessed day.
I take it for fibromyalgia pain and it helps so much also helps with my anxiety too.
Do you have any neuropathic pain with the fibromyalgia?
I have MS also. Without Gabapentin I would be in severe pain, since no Drs. Believe in pain medication anymore!!! This drug saves me from the severe nerve pain! I’ve been on it since I was 20, and now I’m 64! This is a lifesaver for me😀
Glad to hear it made life bearable for you
I agree
This medication has saved my life been on it for at least 10 yrs and no side affects nor other problems
Thank you for providing information without a lot of editorializing. I just wanted a quick briefing on the drug and this was perfect. The other videos were a lot of agenda without providing the basic facts about the drug. Much appreciated.
You saved me a lot of time in having to read a 100 page label and then whatever off label studies when all I wanted to know was what you covered :)
That’s our goal, glad it was helpful!
im on it for seizures n sciatica… saved my life..
I can't imagine anyone feeling addicted to this medication. I don't feel anything at all except fewer migraines....
How long have you been prescribed Gabapentin? If you go without it for more than a couple of days, you will start having withdrawal symptoms!!!!
@@MissyA1966 Ill stop taking it this week and see...
@@MissyA1966 Wicked D.T's. , Then When you start Retaking It, You Also go Through Reverse D.T's.
I became very dependent on Lyrica after being on Gabapentin for a year and not having any benefit
@@dhw14 u really shouldn't do that without seeking medical advice.
Coming off a powerful drug like this can be very dangerous. A family member, had been on it for nerve pain and just stopped taking this and was hearing voices and sectioned within the month.
Seriously if u want to come of it talk to your doctor first. Read the info leaflet in the box should also say do not just stop taking. U need to wean off with docs help
Gabapentin is saving my life. Only thing that helps me. I don’t know how it exactly works but I need it.
Me too. I have been on this drug for a long time and it has literally been a godsend! I would not be walking if not for it. ❤️
It’s saved my life, too!
Christine Andrew 🖐️🤗🙃 exactly right
@@stardustmelody2709 exactly
10 yrs for me 🖐️
Thanks Doc, I learned things from you that my own pain management doctor didn’t even tell me.!
I have some neurological problems. I stopped taking it because I had painful and dangerous fluid retention. But, if it helps someone else, I'm all for it. Take care everyone.
My husband lost ability to use arms legs. Lost control of bladder and bowels. Finally lost cognitive function. At first dr swore it couldn’t be from this med. He ended up in rehab and they wanted to put him in nursing home. Long story short it was Gabapentin and he has never made full recovery. This stuff is dangerous!
They gave me this drug for chemo related neuropathy. They gave me 300 mg tabs. I took one and after a while I fell out of my chair. Dr td me it didnt come in a smaller dose. I never took another one.
@@karenb6268 then after the gabapentin didnt work what did the doctor prescribe for your neuropathy?
@@karenb6268 Your doctor lied!!!! A friend of mine is taking 100mg.
Karen B62 It comes in 100mg.
I told the Dr when he gave it to me I took it a while I hurt so bad in pain from it I couldn't even turn he told me it only would cause dizziness .
I told him I hurt I was on 900 mg and was suppose to work myself up to around 3000mg a day I stop it on my own I stop hurting and never took it again. They gave it to me for GBS it did nothing but cause pain.when i stop it the pain stop .i know my body not another person .medications work different on other people they should know that.what works for one
Dont work fb or someone else
I've on gab since it came out. My pain manager used me as a guinea pig. It helps alot...
Thank you for this valuable information!
I have been prescribed gabapentin for many years originally for neuropathy . I have severe anxiety and find it hard to even leave my house. The gabapentin eases that anxiety it's amazing. Not sure what I would do without it. Thanks for the review of this medication...
What dose worked for u?
@@kavonnowroozi9650 I 800 3x a day
It took me about a year to realize that’s why my close-up vision was getting so weak, I just thought it was my age, LOL When I went off of it it took about a year for my vision to come back and I’m so thankful that it did...🙌🏻
Yeah , it screwed up my vision too , the Dr. said that wasn't a side effect ... The Dr. was WRONG !!! BTW it had NO effect on my chronic back pain .
I had vision problems also and it made me anxious. I wont take it.
Those doctors don’t know shit sometimes mine keep pushing me to take it for my feet nerve. I wanna be able to move my toes again not kill pain that’s tolerable. Stupid guy
WOW! I had the same thing happen to me....I wasn't on it very long like 6 months, my vision is much clearer now. Glad to know it wasn't in my head!!
You should always do your own research on a pharmaceutical before using it. Even with Natural products if your Natural Health Professional doesn't discuss with you if there are any possible side effects. Or if you have any health problems that it could possibly affect! Not all Natural Pathics are trained the same. Just like Physician's, beware ...
I took it for anxiety. Upon increasing my dosage I developed double vision and vertigo, not related to the inner ear. The first few times ended me up in the ER. My doctors did not related this to this medicine. For 2 years, I experienced debilitating vertigo, not every day but 3 to 4 times a week. I couldn't even see to drive, I walked unsteadily. I had to use a can. I finally realized it was this medication confirmed by the pharmacist. After slowly coming off of this medicine, my vertical attacks are not nearly as often. I get vertical when I get anxiety still because it is anxiety related and that's the only time I get it but it's not to the frequencyor severity that I got it before. So this medicine definitely made it worse. I wish it would completely go away but now I could live with it. I take meclizine to deal with the symptoms and it takes about an hour or two to start working.
What are you taking for anxiety now? And does it work? What was your dosage while you were on gabapentin? I am currently on it for anxiety as well.
Warning!!...I GOT ADICTED TO Gabapentin and I almost died. Doctors who prescribe this type of garbage should be thrown in jail!!… You get hook on this, and you will so much regret it!!...
@@warwick3237 does it help?
@@warwick3237 how does it work for you anxiety? I’m about to start taking them
Thank you Doc. I have 100% service-connected PTSD due to serving in Baghdad (U.S. Army) and Type-2 Diabetes and was prescribed Gabapentin for my diabetes and foot pain. The rumor mill was going around my friends and family thinking Gabapentin was a psych medication for my PTSD, but as of right now it just makes me a little sleepy, nothing else. So now I got the right answer from a professional, because the doctors at the V.A. will tend to lie to me at some certain medical issues regarding my health. I got off the cocktail of psych meds V.A. prescribed me because that was just making it worse on my mentality, now I constantly have permanent shakes and unable to comprehend to what people are telling me...thanks V.A. !
I do not think the VA lies so much as has a party line they are required to read from a script. Like when I needed to gain weight and they told me the VA does not approve of steroids because they might make you feel good but otherwise have no efficacy. That is the official position and it is absurd. But the VA requires them to repeat it. On the other hand I was a nurse for about a dozen years and a medic in the service, I know a line of bullshit when I hear it at the VA. So I just ignore them and buy what I need off the net, sure it would be safer and cheaper to get it from them, but they have political position that take priority over your health or mine, so hate to do it, but I just go behind their back if I need something.
@@markwalker3499 that sounds like the best idea when it comes to buying off the net and agree on that. Just be careful, I've been watching a lot of Fentanyl laced pills on the news lately including laced Halloween candy.
I just recently changed VA doctors because mine kept telling me he can't do anything to help me because of my type-2 diabetes and I'm not watching what I eat, so therefore he pretty much ignores me, but I guess I'm ignoring him too. Mentally, I've gotten worse since the cocktail of psych meds I've been given through the years, now my comprehension to try to understand anything is out the door. I now have to ask a person twice what he or she said to me and to slow down when speaking to me, my mind is very slow now. If I went back in the Army and back to Baghdad I'd be killed instantly or accidentally kill one of my battle buddies due to my comprehension. Even when writing this, I have to re-read this several times in order to remember what I wrote.
But the craziest thing that always triggers my memory has no sense or meaning....I can remember classic game show theme songs growing up as a kid, but I can't remember what happened 5 minutes ago. Nothing makes sense anymore!
I appreciate your comment my friend and I wish you lots of luck.
Ask the VA for a second opinion from an outside source they might give it to you don't buy s*** off the street bro please don't
Thank you for your service to our country
Thank you for serving Sir
I really liked the way you explained this medication.
I’ve taken several medications over my 50 years. I was on this for over a week and had the worst anxiety attacks for the whole time that got progressively worse. I couldn’t stop shaking and vibrating and wanted to cry. I’ve stopped two days ago and already feel better.
Glad your feeling better always listen to your body
That sounds awful. Sorry you went thru that.
Glad you're starting to feel better.
I’m 52 and have been prescribed this for night sweats at 300mg at bedtime. I began pre-menopausal symptoms at 43. I would wake up soaking wet and have to change my clothes as well as put a towel down so I wouldn’t sleep on wet sheets. This med has been a life saver and until I’m out of menopause, I’ll still take it. But I appreciate the information.
They prescribe it for everything; that's because they want everyone to take it. It mustn't be good.
I'm ..52 I haven't experienced those premenstrual ..
And I am premenstrual myself..
just had my period this past week after not having it for the 7 months(again)
been in premenopausal myself for quite some time since my period wasn't coming in after 6 months ..
but that's been going on for 7+ years now.. so I didn't pre-menopausal too at 45..
had a baby at 42 ..
now I'm gaining weight and I know this could be a common fact when your premenopausa..
but I still despite.
having gabapentin Feel..
like it could work for me
in one way..
but the weight gain
is not great ..also ..
it has also I believe to caused me chest pains too. Nothing can be written in stone until I start to lose weight that this caused my weight gain but I also have a feeling covid and not going outside could have made me gain weight but I notice as soon as I started to take the gabapentin my feet swelled up to a balloon and also around my ankles and my knees and also to me it's not risk to get fat and have other problems ..
just because it might
help in one way ..
it ends up causing
me more problems ..
I'm not going to take it no more.
I was on for 4 x600 a day..
but I'm glad it works for you and you're not experiencing weight gain..
Rub Wild Yam Cream on your writs...great for menopause!
That's weird. I had a stroke in 16' and now have night sweats and it's worse if I take it. I feel for you though! Waking up 2 or 3 times a night having to change clothes just drenched from sweat and putting a towel down. I hate when my pillow gets soaked. Then the next day you spend the day trying to rehydrate.
@@mr.woowoo8826 all the night sweats causes dehydration. Drink electrolytes to get your potassium and magnesium. Listen to dr Eric Berg who teaches about the body and what we really need with our health issues. Not a concoction of chemicals that’s unnatural with side effects that can kill you. Take supplements that your body needs. That works instead a life of chasing the medicine for the side effects. I understand the pain, had it for years and drs couldn’t even diagnose it so I only got worse because the root of the problem was never diagnosed. It ruined my health. Learning to feed our body the nutrition we need we can stop issues at the root of the problem not just treating the symptoms.
I was on Gabapentin for Nueralgia, this caused a deranged liver function and I was feeling really bad. After I had a biopsy and my liver was badly effected. All turned out in the end.
I appreciate this information. I take Gabapentin regularly for numbness of the toes and the front of my feet. My prior condition was very painful and sometimes even kept me awake at night. We explored other potential causes, like diabetes, but these were not verified. Apparently there are a lot of potential causes for toe numbness that are very hard to establish as to cause or origin. Gabapentin has been helpful to me and I haven't experienced any negative effects, to my knowledge.
Warning!!...I GOT ADICTED TO Gabapentin and I almost died. Doctors who prescribe this type of garbage should be thrown in jail!!… You get hook on this, and you will so much regret it!!...
piriformis syndrome odds are
I URGE you to get your B12 vitamin level checked. Having a B12 deficiency can cuz numbness in the arms, legs, fingers & toes. I've been fighting for the past 22yrs now I may have to take medication like gabapentin(3,600mg a day) to fight the damage MS causes BUT it doesn't mean I don't incorporate homeopathic treatments as well. Vitamins are THE MOST OVER LOOKED & IMPORTANT way to fight off ALOT of what prescription meds are given for. I get my blood work done every 6 months that is a complete metabolic work up to try & stay ahead of any other medical problems. I may be fighting a neurological disease but I try stay as healthy as I possibly can to make it easier on myself. I HATE taking all of these DAMN medications & dealing w/side effects but I also know they're necessary. I wish you & ALL the GOOD people in this world🌎 have a lifetime of happiness😊, love💗, laughter😂 & AMAZING health !! Much love 💞!!
Going through the same issue. I'm glad you your symptoms controlled. Gabapentin made me fall all over the place. I wish I could tolerate it. My toes remain cold and numb all the time
My toe problem is related to a back problem. It took a year for doctors to finally believe me and then only due to a physical therapist who noticed that certain positions for back exercises made my toes move even when I couldn’t see or feel it…
I was given it for chronic neuropathic pain disorder. I lasted 3 days, my mouth was covered in blisters, my throat became very tight and I was drooling because I had to concentrate hard on swallowing. It was absolutely terrifying. Always have someone check on you when starting new meds.
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That is terrible! I am glad you were okay. Gosh. 🙏🏻
Did you start out in a low dose?
sounds like an allergic reaction because thats not typical. im no expert but ive talked to alot of ppl that are taking it
I took gabapentin for over 2 years. It affected my brain, memory and thinking process. It doesn’t affect all people in the same way. It’s been 5 years since I stopped taking it. I have memory difficulty and fearing I have dementia. As the doctor said, if you are taking gabapentin, you have epilepsy. If you don’t have epilepsy, you are being prescribed off-label. The research for gabapentin was for epileptics.
Me too.
I've been assured by several doctors that Gabapentin is not just for epilepsy. I get shooting pains and take the gabapentin for that and it helps. I have even researched it and it's not just for epilepsy.
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I've been taking it for years and just now thinking about the side effects more closely.
I have been in a battle with Lyme Disease for decades so I've just been thinking the side effects were just Lyme but now I'm looking more closely into it.
My gosh have I been taking something possibly making my battle worse? Yes.
My neurologist does not like gabapentin and doesn't want me on it but prescribed it bc an ER doc put me on it for breakthrough seizures.
In another video I watched here is, "A Tale of Two drugs" I think the name is, about
Cannabis and gabapentin, by
Dr Ian Mitchell. It opened my eyes a bit to the drug company and how is pushed.
We all know that cannabis is safe but is drugs that are not being tested very well? Who knows!
Cannabis is scriptural and God-made. Man-made things have issues.
People think that cannabis is weed. Ugh! Weed is a cannabis but people categorize and think all of it as illegal. Craziness! Help us Lord!
How many were you taking for those 2 years?
I HAVE BEEN PUT ON THIS MED JUST A MONTH AGO AFTER SPINAL SURGERY... AND ON A SCALE ONE TO TO TEN WITH TEN BEING THE BEST I HAVE FOUND A EIGHT I HAVE EVERYTHING TO THANKFULL FOR THIS ALSO I WATCHED THE VIDEO AND HAVE FOUND IT TO BE SOMETHING TO LEARN
Great information. Thank you very much.
I have been taking gabapentin since 2003 I have multiple sclerosis and Very bad pain throughout the body when I started it it was like a miracle
Marleen, my 49 year old daughter takes it for her MS also. She's had MS for 26 years now. This past year she had a stroke and kidney failure. She was also having hallucinations. She has 5 different doctors. Neuro., GP, Uro., Stroke specialist and one other. I am so concerned about all the meds she takes. Her tremors have lessened but all the drugs are overwhelming to me.
She has much anxiety and depression besides. I feel you don't know who's right or who to trust. I fear for her every day. She has managed to get her leg and foot working but is going to begin physical therapy soon. She fights to make life normal. She has been denied 3xs for disability . I recently obtained a new attorney for her. It's a shame people get help that don't end it and some that really need it dont. I hope and pray for anyone with this debilitating disease that is not studied enough. Best of luck to you and prayers. Stay Strong and Safe . God Bless You
@@karenwilliams8845 As I’m sitting here thinking about what I’m gonna say my leg is throbbing I know what pain is I know what your daughter is going through I’m 62 I’ve been fighting it for 21 years I’m going to try to go more herbal I haven’t been seeing any doctors I’m in Northern California where it’s remote can’t get into see any that do any good last MRI was in 2011 I Would like to connect with her give her my love and a big hug
This medication made me feel crazy and not myself but know people who absolutely are better for taking it. Its not for everyone.
Robert Arnold, Me too!
I take it only before sleeping. I don't like my mind to feel different at all.
Same here , my neighbor was on this for two years for MS , no problems, helped her immensely . I was on it for 3 days and I felt crazy too , I was really bad , couldn’t get out of bed , seeing things , I couldn’t stand it . As with everything , everybody’s body is different .
@@peggie7013 😇✔💯🤎
Very informative. Thank you! I need a Dr. whose this good!
Nice video. Thanks.
I hated the way I felt while taking it. I could not think straight and my short term memory was awful. I felt nervous and buzzed. Things improved after I stopped it.
Yeah the short term memory loss sucks
I felt as if my brain was communicating from within a tunnel. Oh yeah...the sweats sucked too 🤨
@@lynnarthur1411 do u have instagram? I'm also taking this medicine 💊
@@anuann I have Instagram. Not sure what my “handle” (lol) is. I’ll check and get back 2 you.
@@lynnarthur1411 okayy
My heart and thoughts go out to many of you.
Thank you
Excellent and informative
Thank you for this information ❤
I was on Hydrocodone for almost 7yrs and I found that I kept needing more and more to get the same pain relief. So my Dr and I decided to start using Gabapentin and tapering down the other. And now today, I only take one of the pain med and 3 gabapentin a day and get even better pain relief! So for me the gabapentin was a blessing. But thank you for the info Doc!
Glad it was helpful!
Yes for certain people who absolutely NEED it but like I was prescribed for anxiety I don’t think it should be prescribed like that, I’m stuck on this shit for 3 months now, and guess what the worst part is. I got through all the withdrawals on day 7, I took a bit of an extra piece of suboxone that day and just assumed that the withdrawal was from suboxone the entire time cause I felt 100%, then I started using the gaba again because I thought I hadn’t got dependent yet! fuck my life dude
Gapapentin made me feel ill but it can work for many people..Good insight..
Arthritis is a tough thing to deal with to even function with no meds ..Its good to hear other people and experiences with different meds
@@rosannecole4992 I got off it by the way just for the record lol, had to taper super slow 50-100mg at a time using my scale and I agree its definitely not for everyone
I consider myself an extremely lucky person. I did illicit drugs in my late teens and throughout my 20's. I also drank a good deal through those years and in my 30's to almost 50.
I never got "addicted".
Then I started having back and leg problems and was placed on different pain medications. Over 55+ I've had more pain. Pain meds and Gabapentin but I can go for days without any of it. No shakes, no withdrawals of any kind and I've been on these meds for over a decade maybe more.
The Gabapentin works wonders on my shooting pains.
I don't know Nancy sounds to me like you're addicted. We can all go a "few" days without and be ok. No judgement, I'm on methadone myself and gabapentin. Plenty of times I've gone a few days and recently without my methadone and I was fine....for a few days and I have my gabapentin which helps with withdrawals. Take it from an addict if you went cold turkey off that shit especially the pain meds, you will have withdrawals. Be careful before you give false info or brag. Karma is a problem.
I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgy. I was prescribed gabapenton, worked up to 4 800 MG per day. I now have severe memory loss, dizziness where I have fallen a few serious times where I am truly lucky to only have had Superficial injuries and to be in one piece.
I got off gabapenton because it stopped helping my pain, did acupuncture for 4 x week for 3 years which worked till it stopped working and most recently on Aimivig and the 2 similar migraine shots that did nolonger eork snd they are expensive.l had gone for several visits to an internationally famous pain psychologist who I saw for therapy, did the homework, etc, but did not help all. He only believed the pain was in my mind.
I have given up. Medicine has failed me. I now put intense cold packs on my face or camphor rubs and a few shots of whiskey here and there.
I am retired, 70 years old, living alone with my dog in Philadelphia PA
Can you think of something else I should try? I have bad depression for whi c h I take clonopin and have a psychologist but does nolonger help.
I am sad and disappointed and feel trapped.
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I have trigeminal neuralgia as well. I've had it for 10 years. I have taken oxcarbazapine for the last 9 years. After much research I found it was suppose to have the least side effects. I still get occasional pain but it is so much better. For me cold makes it much worse. I use heated rice packs and actually sleep with one on each side of face at night. I do understand your suffering and I truly do wish I could remove it from you. It's a cruel thing for anybody to endure. Stay strong. Take care.
Was great to watch this segment as I take this medication. I used to take a higher dose but was too dozy and forgetful so cut it down. Plus I take a number of others meds. I do have severe sleep apnoea so noted the breathing side affects
This stuff helped with nerve pain when I had 2 bulging discs in my neck, but it also gave me the worst heartburn ever.
Best Medication for Neuropathic Pain. I sustained Permanent Nerve Damage during a Spine Surgery.
Wow, I sustained permanent nerve damage during surgery as well. It is really a kick in the head to wake up after a procedure (which was supposed to help the pain) to find out that your entire life has been permanently altered.
@@ldramjet7936 I’m feeling for you 100%. Walked into the hospital for a simple fusion and woke up in Recovery with NO FEELING IN LEFT LEG ! Lost my Quad in 2 weeks.
@@ldramjet7936 know it well.
ldramjet Know that feeling well. Sucks to wake up in the morning and wish someone would kick me in the head.
I've syringomyilia, narrowing of spinal column, neck and low back respectively.
Waiting to get radio frequency done again on left side of the neck this time. That helps, for myself, about a year and a half.
I'm so ready that, in order to get it done quickly, going no sleepy on this one. Can't hurt any worse.
I was on Gabapentin for 2 years for my restless legs, lt never helped me.
Everyone needs to know that if you take Gabapentin or Neurotin for longer than 6 months, you will see a noticeable spike in weight. Happened to me and many others. I began to notice my weight going up and doctor kept claiming it was "water weight." I finally found a medical study from Australia that revealed the truth.
Wondering why I am putting on weight
I’ve been on it for 7+ years for neuropathy of all four limbs. This hasn’t been my experience so it’s not universal
I was on this drug for only two months at 100 x100x100 without a noticeable reduction in pain. My doctor then put me on a 100 x100x300 dosage. In two weeks I noticed a weight gain of over 12 lbs and had difficulty urinating. Stopped taking the drug and i ĺost the waterweight in a week's time.
Nope. Lost 30lbs so far. (13.5 kg)
This drug sucks😢!!
Been on it for a year, 800 mg no problems, pain is GONE, no issues, great medication, can't go without it!!!!
Thank you doctor for this video !
This medication made me cry almost non stop! I'm a very positive person by nature but after 3 weeks of taking this everything made me cry. I also started having suicidal thoughts. And it did absolutely nothing for the pain. Different doctors keep trying to prescribe this and similar things to me, but they never work for pain for me and the side effects are so scary that i prefer the pain.
Me too! Getting off of it was horrible.
No mds would believe me. I’m so glad I’m off of this drug.
I also cried constantly, my mood was at an all time low. I would try to talk and the words wouldn't come. Never want to have an experience like that again
I also became suicidal! Out of desperation, I started on an anti inflammatory diet seven years ago and gluten-free three years ago. I can honestly say that my pain has diminished 80%! Sugar is the worst inflammatory just like sodas, GMO, junk food and any food with artificial flavors or additives. I eat organic.
I now make my own organic turmeric paste. I add it to my meal or make Golden milk daily.
I have really bad pain low and mid back. I want to do what you are doing, I have had pain for many years and afraid that the doctor will stop the pain meds. I am on Gabapentin also. Can you please tell me how you make the turmeric paste and turmeric milk? I would so appreciate this!
@@TheRuthyc of course! I was told it’s from Wellness Mama but I didn’t find it in her cookbook or 5-Step Lifestyle Detox-which I ❤️
Organic turmeric powder 1/2 cup
Organic black pepper 1-1/2 TBs
(Amazon)
Olive oil 1/3 cup
1 cup water
In a small pot slowly mix the turmeric with the water at medium heat. Keep stirring slowly (I sit on my stool) for 5/7 mins, add a little water if needed. Once you can see the bottom of the pot, remove from the burner (or it will clump) and slowly add the rest of the ingredients. Store in a Ball jar in the fridge. I add it to my my meals besides Golden milk. Enjoy 🤓❤️
My husband was given Gabapentin for essential tremor. The side effect was double vision which happened while he was driving. It was on his list of medication allergies. However, a year later while in the hospital he had neuropathy and the doctor ordered it and gave it to him anyway. He had prednisone induced diabetes at the time. When I spoke to the doctor he said, "he seems to be fine here". After we got home the double vision began again and I threw out the medication. He will never take it again, ever.
How blessed and lucky your husband is to have such loving and smart spouse keep the good work. I too get the double vision
Did the double vision clear up? I’m having that problem now, but they call it dry ice syndrome.
@@sharoncox4266 Yes, as soon as he went off the medication the double vision cleared up.Good luck!
Greetings from South Carolina! Thanks for this post. I was prescribed gabapentin a few days ago and have only taken 3 capsules. My doctor prescribed it for essential tremors also. Kinda scared to continue taking it because of the possibility of having some of the side effects.
I was reading into this for daily migraine sufferers. I saw many reviews of people saying they suffered daily migraines for decades until they tried Gabapentin and this is the only thing that helps them. I'm going to try it. Wish me luck
Thank you so much for this information.
I didn't hear any mention of weight gain as a side effect. I've been in and off gabapentin several times and each time I start taking it, within 2 weeks I will have gained 15-20 pounds (no exaggerating). Thankfully I've been able to lose it almost as quickly as I gained it. There just wasn't enough benefit, FOR ME, to continue taking it. Good luck to those of you that are taking it!! God bless all of you that are living in pain daily, as well as everyone else!
Yes. I experienced the weight gain as well. But after the 3rd month it burned off and I was able to get back to my original weight. But it can be disheartening. So for those that the medication is working good in your body. Keep it going. I would rather gain 15+ lbs knowing that this excruciating pain in my body is being medicated. Good luck to you all. Pain is a bear!!!
You got that right I gained over 75lbs. Because I was taking so many. 9 a day. Doing this I started to get high doses in my blood. Had to go back & forth on how many a day. I thank the Lord every day for the brain surgery. It helped over 100 o/o.
@Debbie Meyers wish I was that lucky.
It makes me unable to walk
Ali, thank you, so very thoughtful and kind of you. 💗🦋🌺
I’ve been on it for years. Works fine for me reducing pain.
Cancer treatment put me in early menopause I had horrible hot flashes followed by cold flashes ALL DAY LONG. I was ready to end it all. Thanks to a wonderful nurse who put me on it. The cold sweat and hot flashes are gone.
Very Informative and Helpful. Thanks. With Best Regards.