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Do Gabapentin Work For Pain ?
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Hi I've been prescribed gabapentin but I'm reluctant to take them after it took me so long to get off pregabalin and the weight gain was horrific but I know I need something for the pain does gabapentin work ?

posted May 16, 2016
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I am on it and have found it really works. I also have not put any weight on it. Been on it since last August.

posted May 16, 2016
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It works wonders for me, and i have actually lost weight since i have been taking it. Maybe because i am more active with less pain. :)

posted May 16, 2016
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I've been on it for two or three years, it does works for me although I reached 1500mg and that's my limit before I start to feel drugged. It works to a point and from what I can tell that's all we can expect as there is no miracle cure. My pain clinic nurse recently suggested lyrica instead to see if that helped more but I need to speak to the Dr about it this Fri. I haven't put on weight buy eat very little and am strict about it. I'm trying to build up my exercise at the moment. I'm nervous about changing but i think if i don't try it I won't know, so if Dr agrees I'll give it a go. Just have to trust her really. Sorry, this is probably no help whatsoever ☺

posted May 17, 2016
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All meds work differently on people, i was on 1800mg of Gabapentin daily and it didn,t touch me at all, i am now on 300mg of Pregabalin and it works better than the other. I am also on Oramorph now for ease of pain through the night which it does help a little.

posted May 16, 2016
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Have you tried magnesium salt in a bath or in a tonic x

posted May 16, 2016

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