Gabapentin for gad
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While pregabalin, known as "Lyrica" in the States, has unlabeled uses for GAD and SAD, (Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder) it is primarily prescribed here for fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain associated with peripheral neuropathy. Nowhere can I find that it is beneficial for sleep problems, although one of it's side effects IS "fatigue," I don't think that is the desired effect for a sleep aid.
This drug is for the GAD, but not if it's just for the insomnia. If it helps with the GAD it will apparently help with the insomnia, but antidepressants aren't sleep aids. As the above suggests, melatonin is for sleep. A lot of people are put on drugs that have an unwanted side effect of making people sleepy, but that doesn't make it a good choice for sleeplessness.
I have recently started taking pregabalin for GAD and I can honestly tell that it is a miracle drug for me. It has been a week now since I have started taking 50mg pragabalin after meal. All of my GAD symptoms have gone. I don't feel severe anxiety, constant restlessness (akathesia), social anxiety, muscle tension, depression, panic attack e.t.c. Before that I was taking Zoloft, Paxil, Wellbutrin for sexual side effects, Inderrall for heart palpitation and muscle relaxants everyday.
this med does not work for anxiety, it can make it worse. i was on it for 2 months and could'nt sleep, eat and my anxiety was throught the roof. it really sounds like you need a different med. that nurse shoud'nt have treated you that way. take care.
The only possible scenario that I can think of to use gabapentin for balance is that it is given for neuropathy (nerve pain ) and the doc thinks perhaps the nerve pain will go away and you will have increased proprioception (the sense that tells us where are body parts, i.e. arms and legs, feet, etc. in relation to the ground and other body parts).
Still I think that's a HUGE stretch, even off-label.
Gabapentin is a good drug for some things, and not for others. General side affects are things like headaches, stomach pain, dizziness, dry mouth, sleepiness---the normal things that can happen when you go on any drug. Most of the time, gabapentin doesn't have extreme ill affects on anyone unless you skip a dose.
I do know of people who say the drug can be addicted in high doses. Considering that you're just starting the medication, I wouldn't guess you'll be on a high dose.
HI everyone,
I am a 32 year old female who has just had an MRI to check for MS lesions. My doctor put on my notes "GAD if needed." When I went for my MRI the technician said that I may need the dye, but the doctor will come in and look at a couple of scans and let them know. It turns out I didn't need the dye, so I was wondering if this means my scans were clear of any lesions? I assume they only need the dye to get a better look at any lesions they see.
My wife hit her head hard enough to have a syncopal event. She has cognitive issues with word finding and retrieval (liken to expressive aphashia). A NeuroPsych diagnosed Post Concussive syndrome. None of the structural studies (MRI, CT, etc) provided any positive findings, and the symptoms lasted over 1 year. But on my physical exam (she is my wife) showed unilateral muscle atrophy in 1 lower extremity.
I am having my second bout with GAD after having relief for 18 years with no medication. I have been taking klonopin on and off for the last year. When I use klonopin it makes me feel like a new person. My concentration is improved I laugh my anxiety is gone and I have a general feeling of well being. I have been taking it everyday for the last two months at .25 mg a day in the morning. I know it does not sound like much but it works for me.
While Xanax is good for the occasional panic attack, it is not the best drug for GAD over the long haul. Klonopin would be better for the long term control of your anxiety. Most Drs prefer it over the Xanax anyways. If you have to keep bumping the Xanax you will end up on high doses and it will become extremely difficult to come off of.
I have GAD and have had it all my life.. I had an extremely acute 2 year period and am getting much better etc.
I was given the option of SSRI's but preffered to try and live with it..
I have to drive to Nebraska and so one of my many phobias fears is Thunderstorms and Tornadoes etc. So am trying to get past this by educating myself and so I can face my fears. I would love any feedback help.
She was taking nexium for severe GERD and LPR for 5 years and was very ill. I searched online for an answer...and i found it! Insufficient stomach acid! I took her off nexium (acid blocker) and put her onto betaine HCI with pepsin supplements (to increase stomach acid) and digestive enzyme supplements (to improve digestion). Within weeks GERD and LPR were gone and about 6 months later anxiety and depression issues resolved. You need good levels of stomach acid to absorb essential nutrients!
Because I rode that damn ride for half my adult life worried every minute of every day that I had a deadly disease. What a waste. Those are YEARS I will NEVER get back. I missed out on so much. Don't do that to yourself. You have this anxiety for a reason and a good therapist will help you figure out why and then help you get rid of it.
And for the love of Mike, do NOT Google your symptoms! Those places can turn a stubbed toe into cancer in the blink of an eye!
My doctor gave me zoloft a few months ago for panic attacks, insomnia, and depression. I only stayed on it for about a week, because the side effects were horrible. Since then I've been having more panic attacks, can't sleep because I'm worried about everything, I get that strange derealization feeling, tightness in my chest. It's at it's worst when I try to sleep. I'm considering counseling, but I really don't want to be put back on meds!
Is there anyone out there suffering with GAD and if so do you always seem to feel unusually tired and cannot concentrate well?
I have heard of links between gluten and autism. Many doctors suggest gluten free diets for children and adults with autism. However, I haven't heard anything about GAD and gluten free diets. Doesn't hurt to try I suppose!
I study psychology. Im in my fourth year of my degree. GAD is simply constant anxiety/worry. Therapy can be a really big help for GAD. It is not necessarily something that needs cured since it really isnt a" disease or sickness"... it is just an inability to calm down.
If you really want my best advice on the disorder I say get therapy. They can teach you ways to manage anxiety and train your mind to avoid general worries from escalating or continuing.
My doctor told me again that I have gad I was just wondering if gad can cause you to have more anger and think thoughts of hurting someone or yourself? Or am I just going crazy? I know in my own mind I would never do that but why am I getting these thoughts. It seems lately as if I have been really angered and more pissed off with people around me.
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