Hi Kevin W...this is the other Kevin W..(Kevin Weilacher).. I tried Neurontin in the beginning but at a very low dosage..only 300 mg a day and had no pain relief or side effects. My current Neurologist is retrying me on Neurontin at a higher dosage which I'm currently at 1800mg and have been now for 2 months and again have had no relief or side effects. I suggested it to my neuro after reading about it on the TM boards, since I was taking MS Contin which is an opiate and I was kind of concerned with the "getting hooked" possibility. Well, I tell ya...after this go round with the Neurontin and having no luck again, I'm back to the MS Contin. It doesn't take away the pain totally but at least takes the edge off to where I'm able to wear pants and sit on my backside for a bit without it feeling like it's on fire. I was told by my doc that the dosage I'm on is low enough to not be concerned with getting hooked as long as I take it as prescribed. Of course, one problem with opiates is the hardening of the stool so you to develop a maintenance program with that.
I guess from what I've read, each person has completely different results with Neurontin and I do know one thing that I've heard as a "side effect" is that it increases the possibility of suicidal thoughts in patients. Perhaps that is why the neuro's won't prescribe it to you.....just a guess.. I wish you the best, I understand the pain situation and how finding something that works is especially important. Kevin Weilacher N.E. Ohio (Canton) ________________________________ From: Kevin Wolfthal <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, October 7, 2009 3:38:52 AM Subject: [TMIC] Neurontin I have not tried Neurontin for my pain because every neurologist I've been to refused to give it to me when I asked about it. I don't know why. The pain in my hands and feet is getting so bad that if I can't get some relief I'm not sure what I will do. For those taking Neurontin, have you had any bad side effects? I tried Lyrica and Cymbalta but could not tolerate the side effects. I know many people on the tmic use Neurontin successfully. I am becoming bedridden from pain, I have to try something, but I also have to find a doctor who will work with me, obviously. Thanks, Kevin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
