Guest guest Posted May 16, 2002 Report Share Posted May 16, 2002 Neurontin is an anti-seizure medicine that has been found to be real useful when used in conjunction with pain meds but be sure your doc watches your liver enzymes very closely. I was on it for a month but had to stop because of the sedation...it seems that since I'm on oxycontin 20 mg 2-3 Xper day I am real sensitive to sedating meds. Almost everyone I know gains weight on it which in your case may be well...the dose ranges from 100 mg 3xdaily to 300mg 3xday...in much rarer cases it can affect your white and red blood cells and platlets so a CBC every few months is not a bad idea Neurontin > > > > > > > > Hello everybody, > > I am still having a jejunostomy feedingtube with nightly feedings,in order > > to rest the pancreas.i n spite I am having a lot of daily pain and my > doctor > > is trying me now on neurontin. Is anybody on neurontin for painrelief?Is > it > > helpful? and what dosage are you taking? > > Please let me know > > Birgit > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > > http://www.hotmail.com > > > > > > > > PANCREATITIS Association, Intl. > > Online e-mail group > > > > To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to: > Pancreatitis (AT) Yahoo > > > > To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to: > Pancreatitis-subscribe (AT) Yahoo > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2002 Report Share Posted May 16, 2002 Neurontin is an anti-seizure medicine that has been found to be real useful when used in conjunction with pain meds but be sure your doc watches your liver enzymes very closely. I was on it for a month but had to stop because of the sedation...it seems that since I'm on oxycontin 20 mg 2-3 Xper day I am real sensitive to sedating meds. Almost everyone I know gains weight on it which in your case may be well...the dose ranges from 100 mg 3xdaily to 300mg 3xday...in much rarer cases it can affect your white and red blood cells and platlets so a CBC every few months is not a bad idea Neurontin > > > > > > > > Hello everybody, > > I am still having a jejunostomy feedingtube with nightly feedings,in order > > to rest the pancreas.i n spite I am having a lot of daily pain and my > doctor > > is trying me now on neurontin. Is anybody on neurontin for painrelief?Is > it > > helpful? and what dosage are you taking? > > Please let me know > > Birgit > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > > http://www.hotmail.com > > > > > > > > PANCREATITIS Association, Intl. > > Online e-mail group > > > > To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to: > Pancreatitis (AT) Yahoo > > > > To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to: > Pancreatitis-subscribe (AT) Yahoo > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 > Does anyone have some residual neuropathy from the days when they used to be > diabetic? My diabetes is gone, but the neuropathy is driving me crazy, and > getting worse all the time. I knew there was little hope it could be > reversed, but the endocrinologist had told me the only way to STOP it from > progressing was to get my blood sugars under control. Carol A Yes, and I still have controlled diabetes. My last HbA1c was 6.1 and the one before that was 5.6 My Neuropathy has gotten worse as I have lost 147lb via Open RNY WLS. My diabetes is affected by my protein drinks which I find hard to believe (Isopure). I have tried many different things for the neuropathy. I had went up to about 1200g (if I remember right) on neurontin without any help from it. This was before WLS, and the most side affects I had was an unset stomach. I would not want to take it now with my pouch. There are three books out by A. Senneff dealing with peripheral neuropathy. 1- Numb Toes and Aching Soles - Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy 2- Numb Toes and Other Woes - More on Peripheral Neuropathy 3 -Nutrients for Neuropathy - Thoroughly covers treatment options and supplementation. Click on http://www.medpress.com/ I have all three and I am on other drugs that require medical Rx that are to help, but I don't think they help much. I have tried many of the home supplementations like pineapples drinks and pineapple pills, but I have not been able to find anything to really help the pain. My doctors recommend the above books and said the diabetes control is the only thing I can really do. We have to look at the other side and think of what it would be like if we DID NOT have WLS. My loving wife will put lotion at night on my feet when we watch TV and it oh it feels so good. She is my Angel. Take Care Pete - NY - 59 years Open RNY Proxmial - 9/10/2001 Dr. Snyder - Westminster, Co 347lbs - 9/10/01 202lbs - 9/10/02 Pictures http://home.stny.rr.com/petecarolyn/INDEX.HTML Pictures http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=774850&uid=535902 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 > Does anyone have some residual neuropathy from the days when they used to be > diabetic? My diabetes is gone, but the neuropathy is driving me crazy, and > getting worse all the time. I knew there was little hope it could be > reversed, but the endocrinologist had told me the only way to STOP it from > progressing was to get my blood sugars under control. Carol A Yes, and I still have controlled diabetes. My last HbA1c was 6.1 and the one before that was 5.6 My Neuropathy has gotten worse as I have lost 147lb via Open RNY WLS. My diabetes is affected by my protein drinks which I find hard to believe (Isopure). I have tried many different things for the neuropathy. I had went up to about 1200g (if I remember right) on neurontin without any help from it. This was before WLS, and the most side affects I had was an unset stomach. I would not want to take it now with my pouch. There are three books out by A. Senneff dealing with peripheral neuropathy. 1- Numb Toes and Aching Soles - Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy 2- Numb Toes and Other Woes - More on Peripheral Neuropathy 3 -Nutrients for Neuropathy - Thoroughly covers treatment options and supplementation. Click on http://www.medpress.com/ I have all three and I am on other drugs that require medical Rx that are to help, but I don't think they help much. I have tried many of the home supplementations like pineapples drinks and pineapple pills, but I have not been able to find anything to really help the pain. My doctors recommend the above books and said the diabetes control is the only thing I can really do. We have to look at the other side and think of what it would be like if we DID NOT have WLS. My loving wife will put lotion at night on my feet when we watch TV and it oh it feels so good. She is my Angel. Take Care Pete - NY - 59 years Open RNY Proxmial - 9/10/2001 Dr. Snyder - Westminster, Co 347lbs - 9/10/01 202lbs - 9/10/02 Pictures http://home.stny.rr.com/petecarolyn/INDEX.HTML Pictures http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=774850&uid=535902 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2002 Report Share Posted September 26, 2002 Neurontin is sometimes prescribed for depression. I took it pre op and did not like it. If an when you stop taking it, expect withdrawal symptoms for about a week. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com tuesdynite@... wrote: > > Does anyone have some residual neuropathy from the days when they used to be > diabetic? My diabetes is gone, but the neuropathy is driving me crazy, and > getting worse all the time. I knew there was little hope it could be > reversed, but the endocrinologist had told me the only way to STOP it from > progressing was to get my blood sugars under control. > > Well, my blood sugars have been normal for several months now, but the > neuropathy just keeps getting worse. I've had some tests for it, and the > neurologist has told me I fall into the 25% category, where 25% of the time, > the docs can't pinpoint a cause or reason for it. All he can do is treat the > symptoms. So far I've refused medication. I'm NOT a drug user unless it's the > last resort. I just hate putting stuff in my bod that doesn't belong there. > > Has anyone been on neurontin? How has it worked for you? Is there any reason > why " we " should not take it? > > Thanks, > Carol A > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2002 Report Share Posted September 26, 2002 Neurontin is sometimes prescribed for depression. I took it pre op and did not like it. If an when you stop taking it, expect withdrawal symptoms for about a week. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com tuesdynite@... wrote: > > Does anyone have some residual neuropathy from the days when they used to be > diabetic? My diabetes is gone, but the neuropathy is driving me crazy, and > getting worse all the time. I knew there was little hope it could be > reversed, but the endocrinologist had told me the only way to STOP it from > progressing was to get my blood sugars under control. > > Well, my blood sugars have been normal for several months now, but the > neuropathy just keeps getting worse. I've had some tests for it, and the > neurologist has told me I fall into the 25% category, where 25% of the time, > the docs can't pinpoint a cause or reason for it. All he can do is treat the > symptoms. So far I've refused medication. I'm NOT a drug user unless it's the > last resort. I just hate putting stuff in my bod that doesn't belong there. > > Has anyone been on neurontin? How has it worked for you? Is there any reason > why " we " should not take it? > > Thanks, > Carol A > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2002 Report Share Posted September 26, 2002 Hi Carol: My husband was on Neurontin for about a year when he hurt his neck at work. His ortho doctor put him on it for the pain, but it also was used for a tremor that he has, which he inherited from his father. The Neurontin worked well for about the first 6-8 months and then it stopped, but by that time hubby was scheduled for neck surgery and didn't need it anymore. It did help him, though, when he needed it. By the way, my hubby is also diabetic and it didn't affect that at all. Hope this helped. Hugs, Jerri in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 a huWhile I was away the last three weeks, doing lots of driving, I had to call my doctor and he prescribed Neurontin. I was a little surprised since I did not know this was used for pain. I also was a little nervous about taking Permax and Neurontin together but I was too far away to call the doctor. It did nothing for the pain in my legs but I guess it helped the twitching. However, I was reading the pamphlet that goes along with the medicine and it said one of the side effects was weight gain. Has anyone ever had a problem with gaining weight. I also have the itching but my husband bought a humiderfier for our bedroom and that seems to help. I also bought some cream which diabetics use so I am going to try that. I will let everyone know if that helps. The good news is that I was able to drive 12 hours a day without going nuts. However, when I had to sit for two hours listening to a lecture one evening, I was ready to climb the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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