gabapentin and numbness

Well test results came back as carpal tunnel. Now I still have the neck pain and numbness and now have severe back pain and very weak in legs I can barely stand up!

m going to be on Gabapentin for the rest of my life and the numbness even at its best is still very distracting and honestly *****.

For two years I have been experiencing severe pain in my left hip which radiates down the leg to the foot, as well as numbness and tingling in both feet and pain in the toes. The pain is worst when sitting down, lying down or bending over, and as a result i stand most of my waking hours. It is suspected to be sciatica, but I have not been able to obtain a diagnosis, largely because the CT_Scan and MRI of the lower back, which show some minor problems, show no nerve compression.

For the past two days I have been experiencing numbness in my left arm and hand. I called my pharmiscist just now and he says it is a side effect to the Gabapentin but I should get use to it in a few days. I worry because it is my left arm. Am I worried for nothing?

ve had severe nerve pain on the right side of my abdomen. I also have numbness and tingling on the entire right side of my body. My neurologist prescribed gabapentin which slightly relieved some of the numbness. I had an MRI that showed that I have a syrinx. My neurologist thinks the syrinx is a birth defect. He does not think any of my symptoms are related. My primary care doctor has treated the nerve pain with cortisone injections but the pain remains and seems to have gotten worse.

But then, in mid-January, the numbness began while I was wide awake, and had been for hours, while sitting up. The numbness started behind (and included) the left earlobe edge and slowly radiated around the entire back of my head, as well as up to my crown, ending just behind my right earlobe and also including that same portion of my earlobe. That's when I went to the ER, thinking I might be about to have a stroke or something serious like that.

I have numbness on my right buttock and back of my right thigh for four weeks now. I also have lower back discomfort. I wouldn't even call it pain. I've had x-rays and an MRI. I just yesterday started having nerve twitches in my genital area. I'm positive it is related. My doc has set me up with a pain mgt doc next week. But how can pain mgt help the numbness to go away? It does not make sense to me.

This is true of gabapentin and pregabalin which were originally invented for seizures. Pregabalin is similar to gabapentin but has less side effects and often people who can not tolerate gabapentin benefit from pregabalin. However it is more expensive. The same is true for medications such as amitryptiline, which was originally used for depression but is now a mainstay of treatment for neuropathic pain. However, it has several side effects and may not be used in patients with heart problems.

I have these same symptoms...electric-like shocks that run down the legs/arms...takes your breath away!!! I also have the numbness with tingling and sometimes I have pins-&-needles...and this isn't even a fraction of all my symptoms. I'm still undiagnosed. I had the EMG test done 2 years ago, and they were normal. I've heard many say that it was a breeze, but it was extremely painful for me....not trying to scare you though.

I have numbness and pain on one side of face. Dr. has me on gabapentin 600 mg three times a day but it is not helping.

ve had a horrible experience with Solumedrol as well.....Back in March I had extreme leg and groin numbness and went on IV Solumedrol for 3 days....I had a nasty reaction to it, but it DID take away the numbness and vision problems almost immediately....Well, within 48 hours anyway..... In May the left side of my head and face went numb and because I was visiting the MS Clinic at that time, I declined the Solumedrol treatment.....That numbness didn't go away for 20 days.....

Hi, I'm 27 yeas old healthy male.I haven't been affected to any major deceases. I felt bit numbness in my left feet last finger for 2-3 weeks. However it isn't complete numbness since I actually feel my finger when I touch it. But when I walk, I feel my left feet last finger is missing.

Is there anyone who can suggest anything my mum can do to relieve this? (severe numbness and pins and needles in her fingers), If it is to do with degeneration of the spine are there any exercises (for an 86 year old with mobility problems, or drugs, or natural remedies that we can try? Many thanks, Chris Adamson This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/294147'>Numbness in Tip of Finger</a>.

I feel incredibly sleepy and I am finding it difficult to concentrate and stay awake in the afternoons. I am still experiencing some burning and pins and needles, numbness etc. I have to weigh up the pros and cons, I hate taking medications but I must admit I was desperate for some relief from the burning I was experiencing... Any input is appreciated, Udkas.

This is all a part of the process...I think the majority of us go thru these tests...and the Diff dx's and items like the splints....I agree wait and see what the other Dr says...and do make sure they check u for EDS too.....

Hello callctr2000, You should go in for a MRI of the spine to rule out spinal stenosis,degeneration,disc prolapse or any other pathology causing the numbness and the tingling.Nerve conduction studies and electromyography should be done .You should consult your neurologist and discuss regarding the use of drugs like lyrica,gabapentin and conservative methods like physiotherapy.

I recently started on amitriptyline for my neuropathic pain, am up to 50mg per day, and I think it is helping. The stabbing and burning sensations are lessened, although the numbness and incoordination remain. Because I seem to be responding better to this latter drug, I am now slowly weaning off the gabapentin. I guess if the pain increases as I go off the gabapentin, this will tell me it was helping more than I realized.

Doctor has ruled out RLS but does not know what it is. Prescribed Gabapentin and that seems to do the trick. However, would like to know what it is specifically, so what Doctor Practice should I contact - and possibility of addiction to Gabapentin?

I have been on Gabapentin for two months. During that time I have had numbness on every part of my body. I was originally prescribed it because I had bilateral knee replacement on 3/8/16 and was experiencing numbness only from my knees down. Now I have it everywhere. I want to wean off it. Has anyone had these side effects and has anyone had difficulty weaning off the drug.

I have been taking gabapentin for a few weeks now (300 mg/3 times day) and it has been a great help to me. My tremors are signifcantly lessened and the numbness in my face and neck is down to a dull roar. I've never had vibration sensations, so I would guess that that is happening for some other reason. I hope you find the dose that works best for you. Best wishes!

I have this pain back of my head by my ear lobe it's on the left side numbness and twitching comes and goes 3-5 seconds and doesn't go away I wouldn't call it a headache does feel swollen on the left side no fever but the pain is constant and I have been prescribed gabapentin for nerve pain 300mg any advices would be helpful thanks waiting till tomorrow to go to the doctors

I get burning, sharp stabbing/shooting type pain, electric shock like pain, pins and needles, prickly sensations, numbness and some times my lower legs can be sensitive to touch, it feels like the pain runs down a set nerve, it is mainly in my legs, groin/pubic area, of late the pain in my pubic area has been so intense it can cause bladder leakage., I also get some painless twitching.

Luckily a steroid pack a few years ago did wonders and now I only deal with the occasional pain and numbness. However a reoccurring event is severe pain in my upper back / should blades/ shoulder / elbow and into forearm / middle finger. It has come and gone over the past 3 years since I was in an accident. This time it is back with a vengeance! Doc has recommended steroid injections, going to see pain doc in a few days. Steroid pack did NOTHING, Advil is a joke.

Have any of you that experiance complete limb numbness had it come and go? A couple of days ago, my left leg went completely numb and at the same time, my left arm felt like it had been shot up with a large dose of novacaine. It was mostly numb, but a little tingly. I hobbled to my bed and after an hour and a half feeling returned to both limbs. My left arm has done that two more times, but not for as long.

t know what other medications your on so be sure to check for interactions with this drug with the others you may be taken. The medication took away the restless leg syndrome and numbness in my arms and legs along with the pins and needles that I was feeling. Good luck and keep me posted to let me know if you get this and it works the same for you.

The pain is a mixture of sensations, including heat and cold, burning, tingling, numbness, and sharp stabbing and underlying aching pain. It is intense in the area affected by the stroke, such as the face, extremities or trunk on one side, and is made worse by movement and temperature changes, especially cold temperatures." https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/stroke What kind of rehabilitation therapy does he do? Physical or occupational therapy?

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