Neurontin for arthritis

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Avatar f tn s of prednisone three times a day to try to get my flare under control and I take neurontin for pain, although I have to admit it does not help much with the bone pain but helps with the muscle pain. I also take Flexeril three times a day with a xanax to calm the muscles, I have severe spasticity in my hip and I usually get a nice shot of lidocaine in my back everytime I go to the Dr office. It is worth the money for the few hours of relief.
Avatar f tn The Lyrica and Amitriptyline are both used as Pain Blockers, and they are both very good medications for doing so. I used to be on Amitriptyline. Now just on Lyrica for my chronic burning pain from my sensory neuropathy. I would take them as they were prescribed, as they will help you with the tingling and nerve pain. I am 55 and also have Moserate Lumbar Spondylosis. Much of my neck and spine (tailbone) pain turned out to be Arthritis. You might want to see an Arthritis doctor as well.
Avatar m tn t work after the prescribed amount of time, go back to your doctor or get another opinion. Neurontin (or any med) may be excellent for someone else with your pain but may not work on you. Our bodies and brains are EXTREMELY different and it isn't wise to take non-MD suggestions.
Avatar f tn Neurontin caused weight gain and I became allergic to lyrica as well as gaining weight. In the past two years after stopping lyrica due to laryngeal edema, I lost 20 lbs. I also started a gluten free diet and dropped another 30lbs. I do much better without that extra 50 lbs. I'd rather deal with the pain than deal with excessive weight. I'd like them to concentrate on the cause of the neuropathy, nothing they have made any attempt at.
634733 tn?1316625992 I've used acupuncture and Chinese herbs for arthritis - 3 treatments and 2 weeks of herbs worked wonders! I'm still pain free in that joint. And that's after a cortisone shot that gave me relief for only 6 months. As far as neuropathic pain goes, yes, I take Baclofen, but I also see my Acupunturist weekly to keep the Qi flowing from head to toe. I find it relieves my pain, to a mild extent, but I also feel more energetic, and the fatigue doesn't hit me so hard for a few days.
Avatar f tn I'm currently taking Gabapentin (Neurontin) for whole body parathesia. I've been on these meds for months continually having the dosage increased. I also have a high RA Factor and inflammatory arthritis that came out 2 years ago. I noticed that my white cell blood counts were going south and finally went low a couple months ago. What are the odds of the Gabapentin being the cause of this?
874521 tn?1424116797 I dealt with hideous, unbearable pain in my foot from a neuroma. For nerve pain they use things like Lyrica or Neurontin. You might ask your doc about trying a different med comparable to these to see if there is a change. Also, what kind of docs have you seen for this problem? You may need to see a rheumy, a pulmonary specialist or even a neuro as they work to dx you. I hope you get a dx and relief soon!
969912 tn?1250564426 I had the burning you describe for years until I suggested Neurontin to my doctor. It acts like Lyrica which my insurance didn't cover. Neurontin numbs the pain at the 'nerve endings' thus cooling me down. I also tolerate hot weather better now, too. I take 600mg twice a day.
Avatar m tn Have moderate rheumatoid arthritis for many many years. THe vibration is like electric shocks tingling. it disturbs my sleep patterns. when given meds like phenibut, or even neurontin, these made the symptoms WORSE. however, alprazolam made for better sleep. I don't know what it is. i am pretty active otherwise. i restrict myself to walk about a mile a day. if i do more, it aggravates these neural symptoms. can anyone help me be rid of this nightmare?
Avatar n tn Hi and welcome to MedHelp. I also take percocet along with neurontin (gabapentin). The gabapentin is very similar to lyrica. I drink coffee 4-5 days per week and I haven't encountered any issues and I have been on percocet for almost a year and gabapentin for almost 2 years. I don't think there are any severe reactions when coffee is mixed with percocet or lyrica or both.
8496079 tn?1398412516 Has the drug Gabapentin (generic for Neurontin) worked for Fibromyaglia pain within a few days of taking this medication for the horrible pain from the Fibro? I was put on Gabapentin (generic for Neurontin) yesterday by my doctor for my Fibromyalgia Condition in addition to the Norco 7.5/325 I can take up to 4 pills day as needed for the massive pain I'm in.
Avatar f tn Has anyone else been prescribed neurontin for headaches? My neurologist said that MRI was fine other than a small venous angioma and seemed to think my headaches (continuous for two months) are caused by neck and muscle problems. He put me on neurontin which has greatly improved my headaches but I've already gained six pounds in three weeks. Besides that I feel like I'm in a fog, forgetful, and generally kind of "duh huh" feeling. I can't take Topomax because of glaucoma.
Avatar n tn Neck-tongue syndrome may also be included in the differential diagnosis. Neurontin (gabapentin) or pregablin may also be effective for neuralgia. Further consultation with your neurologist is advised.
Avatar f tn Hi txsilver. It's been awhile. Just a couple days ago I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. This would be the 3rd time I have it. The second time I had IV therapy. Now I'm going to the hospital to have a pic line put in my arm into my heart. Everyday I have to go for IV therapy through my line for about 4-6 weeks. My Rheumatoid Factor test has been positive for the last couple years of about 140. Docs thought I have RA which I might.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed and treated for my fibromyalgia by a pain management doctor several years ago, and then my primary care doctor continued that same treatment. My daughter was seen, diagnosed and treated by a Rheumatologist, and my mother was treated by a Rheumatologist. I went to a Rheumatologist for the first time today, I finally have insurance after 1 1/2 years without.
Avatar m tn From what you have described, the symptoms are most likely arthritic in nature and the migratory pattern of these arthritides is really a diagnostic challenge. This is commonly due to rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis due to infections, or connective tissue diseases. Infections that can induce these forms of arthritis would include rheumatic fever and an uncommon form of urinary tract infection.
Avatar n tn I've been in severe pain for 15 years, and it keeps getting worse. My doctor put me on Hydrocodone 10/660 about 10 years ago, and it has worked wonders and kept my pain level down to a 2 (scale 1-10). Now, I'm told she can't prescribe it for me anymore, and has cut me back to 10-335. I feel like I've gone backwards in time. I'm back to soaking me feet in ice water, and coating my feet with Capazation, just for a little bit of temporary relief.
Avatar f tn My ESR is high and CRP result is positive. Negative for ANA, RF, and uric acid. Next June I have an appointment with a rheumathologist. Actually I am on lyrica 75mg bid, neurontin 400mg, Lexapro 10mg and klonopin 0.5mg. Sometimes the pain is horrible and nothing helps. I don't know what I have.
Avatar f tn Hello, I'm 14 years old and i have had pain in my knees, hips, and now on the side of my right shin. I started having pain in my left knee in December of '08. Then my right knee started hurting. Then both of my hips. MY hips are the ones that hurt the most now, not so much my knees anymore. I've been in ballet for 9 yrs also. I've had x-rays (sunrise, and lateral?), blood tests for arthritis but nothing came up.
Avatar f tn I take 300mg Neurontin at night for Migraine prevention and have gained 5 pounds on it over the course of 6 weeks. I hope that that the weight gain will taper off.
Avatar f tn Also at one year mark for post herpetic neuralgia from shingles. Neurontin, Lyrica, various pain meds, cortisone shots in back....nothing helps. Internist/neurologist/pain mgmt. specialist/ physical therapy....nothing helps. Now have intermittent burning, stabbing pains in back, side, legs. I also have rheumatoid arthritis. I don't know which way to turn!
1446980 tn?1286838538 I am having alot of jaw issues which my dentist said should be caused by Arthritis. No Arthritis here, do you guys think that my lack of jaw mobility, pain etc could be caused by my big ol' brain?