Advice on Nerve Meds

[jkl626]

Originally Posted by ladylaura418

Hi there,

Yes, still on gabapentin/neurontin for nerve pain. I've been taking it now for about 4 months. My surgeon just suggested another dose increase to 1500mg/day as my left arm continues to be sensitive. Ice also helps too.


How are you managing?

having some nerve flare-ups lately and considering going on neurntin. For some reason have been very hesitant I guess because of the cimmitment to it. also the weight gain and fatigue. have you had any of those side effects? I use ice alot too.

[ladylaura418]

I haven't had any noticeable side effects. I recently went back to work after 6 months off for medical leave and have been really tired. However, I suspect that is just the transiston back to a whole new routine.

[jkl626]

Originally Posted by ladylaura418

I haven't had any noticeable side effects. I recently went back to work after 6 months off for medical leave and have been really tired. However, I suspect that is just the transiston back to a whole new routine.

do you think it helped you go back to work? Do you take anything else?