Is it wise to taper off of gabapentin slowly? My prescription is far above the studied dosage, and have experienced some confused thought process...i.e.) losing words, short term memory loss. I've been on it for several years, but my condition has worsened and is better controlled with another med.
i take 900 four times per day
I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, amongst other things, but I'm in the process of changing over from an antidepressant that I've been taking for 27 years, for anxiety and depression. Im changing from Clomipramine to Duloxetine because Duloxetine, as well as being an antidepressant, apparently helps with chronic pain. I wondered if anyone on here has experience of either, changing over, and/or taking Duloxetine? I'd appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you.
Hi Shirley iv taken duluxetine for2 years know.its a very good medication to take.🤗🤗
how many of you were told that using Oxycontin and Oxycontin and oxycodone would give you low Testosterone? Are you aware that weight gain is a side affect of low Testosterone? So if you are trying to lose weight and can not, get your Testosterone levels checked!
@A MyChronicPainTeam Member, Marty, I am trying to eat using the Mediterranean Diet...no white bread, no pasta and no rice. More fish and less red meat and water, water, water! George is hard… read more
Dosage is trial & error. Takes time...At least it did for me....
I'm sorry they're not listening to you. I hope you find the right pain management doctor for you
At one point I was on 12 T3’s a day for the lower back pain from the collapsing discs; especially S1-L5. The next step was to go on Opiods (hope I spelled it right) anyway. I decided to go for a breast reduction and pain management instead. Anyone else?
I did all that
Also, I cannot lay flat. I have to sleep upright in a recliner. i don't even own a bed anymore it's been years since i've been able to lay flat. anybody else have this challenge? i met one other person here.
I can only sleep on my side. I take 2 trazodone and it helps me sleep most of the time
I have a medical marijuana license in NJ. I have found a few things that help. I have some indica gummies. If I am having trouble falling asleep, I will take a 1/4 of one and it helps with the… read more
Ive avoided going to the hospital when my pelvic pains flair up, because i know theres nothong they can do for me. Ive taken panadol, ibuprofen, and my prescribed codeine, none of it helps and i usually end up vomiting because of how painful it can get, its imobilising. I know the hospital cant give me anything or help in any way, i usually just get a few tests and am told to go home. And just wait for my ultrasound in 2 weeks from now. Help?
@A MyChronicPainTeam Member what “tools” did they give you in the Er?
I'm prescribed 4mg zanaflex as needed for neck leg and back spasms. What dose are you on and what do you take it for? I'm wondering if my dr can increase it cuz its not really working as good as it used to
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Yes it is working great except not the arms. Need carpal tunnel surgery on each wrist
I am putting it off until after the holidays. Hoping that will take care of the arms… read more