Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I took gabepentin, for rsd i have its for nerve pain actually an anti eleptic many of us with rsd take that its actually neurontin. Jolene In a message dated 5/26/2008 9:40:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tiredtaz@... writes: Is anyone else prescribed Gabapentin? My Rhuem prescribed this to me, but after doing a little research, I'm afraid to take it... One of the major side effects is increased thoughts of suicide... Yikes! I'm depressed enough having to deal with this B.S. I don't need any help from medications! I think I'd rather play with the pain then deal with more depression problems... It doesn't help with stoping damage, it only helps with the discomfort (suposeofly)damage, it everyone else's opinions? I go back to see my Rheum in about 3 1/2 weeks... Thanks Bonnie R. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch " Cooking with Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I would take it. Suicidal ideation isn't high on the adverse reaction list for gabapentin but is required to be listed. Your much more likely to experience different side effects if any. Many are helped by it. I'd try it. In a message dated 5/26/2008 6:40:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tiredtaz@... writes: Is anyone else prescribed Gabapentin? My Rhuem prescribed this to me, but after doing a little research, I'm afraid to take it... One of the major side effects is increased thoughts of suicide... Yikes! I'm depressed enough having to deal with this B.S. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch " Cooking with Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Bonnie as a nurse I have had many patients on neurontin for nerve pain mainly in their legs with minimal side effects reported, On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 9:40 PM, Bonnie <tiredtaz@...> wrote: > Is anyone else prescribed Gabapentin? My Rhuem prescribed this to > me, but after doing a little research, I'm afraid to take it... One > of the major side effects is increased thoughts of suicide... Yikes! > I'm depressed enough having to deal with this B.S. I don't need any > help from medications! I think I'd rather play with the pain then > deal with more depression problems... It doesn't help with stoping > damage, it only helps with the discomfort (suposeofly)... What's > everyone else's opinions? I go back to see my Rheum in about 3 1/2 > weeks... > Thanks > Bonnie R. > > > -- Deb N " If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 hey i am on it as well, it just makes me so tired and sleepy it helps with the pain , i dont have the side effects from it Bonnie <tiredtaz@...> wrote: Is anyone else prescribed Gabapentin? My Rhuem prescribed this to me, but after doing a little research, I'm afraid to take it... One of the major side effects is increased thoughts of suicide... Yikes! I'm depressed enough having to deal with this B.S. I don't need any help from medications! I think I'd rather play with the pain then deal with more depression problems... It doesn't help with stoping damage, it only helps with the discomfort (suposeofly)... What's everyone else's opinions? I go back to see my Rheum in about 3 1/2 weeks... Thanks Bonnie R. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thank you both for the quick replies.... Your posts were somewhat comforting, but I must admit, I'm still reluctant... Thanks again Bonnie > > Is anyone else prescribed Gabapentin? My Rhuem prescribed this to > me, but after doing a little research, I'm afraid to take it... One > of the major side effects is increased thoughts of suicide... Yikes! > I'm depressed enough having to deal with this B.S. I don't need any > help from medications! I think I'd rather play with the pain then > deal with more depression problems... It doesn't help with stoping > damage, it only helps with the discomfort (suposeofly)... What's > everyone else's opinions? I go back to see my Rheum in about 3 1/2 > weeks... > Thanks > Bonnie R. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 My Rheumatologist recently put me on Gabapentin (Neurontin). I only take it at night and it has helped me to sleep through the night and not wake up in pain like before. The only side effect I have seen is a slight bloating, but not bad. The plan is for me to get away from the pain meds (that can be addictive) - he claims this should control my pain better - we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 My rheum put me on Gabapentin for pain and muscle relaxation last year. It doesn't completely relax my muscles but tones them down. Don't have any other muscle relaxant. Supposed to take Gabapentin twice a day so wait till I am done driving before taking the first dose. Gabapentin also helps me sleep better. So far no suicidal thoughts though. Debbie L > > Is anyone else prescribed Gabapentin? My Rhuem prescribed this to > me, but after doing a little research, I'm afraid to take it... One > of the major side effects is increased thoughts of suicide... Yikes! > I'm depressed enough having to deal with this B.S. I don't need any > help from medications! I think I'd rather play with the pain then > deal with more depression problems... It doesn't help with stoping > damage, it only helps with the discomfort (suposeofly)... What's > everyone else's opinions? I go back to see my Rheum in about 3 1/2 > weeks... > Thanks > Bonnie R. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thank you everyone for your take on Gabapentin... I guess I'll try it this coming weekend... I don't want to try it on a week day because I don't know how it will effect me... Yes, I know its to be taken at night, and I plan on attempting it Friday night and seeing how Saturday and Sunday feels... I'm still feeling a bit hesitant though.... I guess thats pretty silly.. Bonnie R. > > Is anyone else prescribed Gabapentin? My Rhuem prescribed this to > me, but after doing a little research, I'm afraid to take it... One > of the major side effects is increased thoughts of suicide... Yikes! > I'm depressed enough having to deal with this B.S. I don't need any > help from medications! I think I'd rather play with the pain then > deal with more depression problems... It doesn't help with stoping > damage, it only helps with the discomfort (suposeofly)... What's > everyone else's opinions? I go back to see my Rheum in about 3 1/2 > weeks... > Thanks > Bonnie R. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Yes i hear topomax does work as well. And yes it has been unaffective for bipolar. They also are going to push thorugh cymbalta being approved also for fibromyalgia from what i hear. Wish they would do more research on crps as its highest on the pain scale about cancer even. Jolene ____________________________________ From: getcoffee@... Reply-to: Sent: 5/27/2008 5:39:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Re: [ ] Re: Gabapentin? Of course many medications are used off label. What I was saying is that it has been shown to be ineffective for bipolar disorder. That's the difference. It's one thing to use a medication off label that works vs proven ineffective. Anticonvulsants have been studied and shown to be helpful with pain disorders. Cymbalta is likely to be approved in the near future for RLS- (which will also mean crps and the likes) as it is already approved for depression and diabetic neuropathy I take Topamax. Works great! In a message dated 5/27/2008 2:28:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, _Jolenefive@..._ (mailto:Jolenefive@...) writes: Nope its not FDA approved for it is used offlabel for lots of things including complex regional pain syndrome. Its the same as any med it works for some and not for others. I know many people with bipolar who have taken it and have not had any success. I am on Keppra which is an anti seizure med but take it the same as others take neurontin for nerve pain. Cymbalta isnt approved for crps either but is used for depression and well as diabetic neuropathy. So theres many off label uses to a lot of medications. Jolene ************************<WBR>**Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Wat Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. (_http://food.http://food.<Whttp://fohttp:// & ??<WBR>NCID=aolfo?<WBR>NCI_ (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) ) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch " Cooking with Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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