Re: neurontin for pain relief to

[Guest guest]

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Regarding the Neurontin, I was repeating what I'd heard earlier on this MB, and

I shouldn't

have said that without backing up my statement. I've heard rumors only, or

unfounded

reports, that there had been incidences of pancreatitis while taking this

medication. I

don't know if you could say that it actually " caused " pancreatitis, as you said.

It could be

that the pancreatitis was brought on using Neurontin in conjunction with other

meds.

I searched the internet for information confirming this and couldn't find

anything in a

quick search yesterday. Small references here and there, but I didn't have

enough time to

do a really thorough search. Granted, internet information isn't always

accurate and you

have to sieve through truth from fiction. I usually only trust certified

medical websites or

hospital research for accurate information.

My doctor was aware of this rumor also, but couldn't verify it. He didn't seem

to feel that

it would hurt me, but he did say that I should let my GI know that I was taking

it to make

sure that he didn't have any objections.

So I apologize for saying what I did about Neurontin without backing up my

statement. I

was only able to do a quick search yesterday because of time restraints, but I

will look into

this further and see if I can find anything more about it. I hope this hasn't

caused you

unnecessary concern.

I would ask that whoever it was that made the statement a few months back about

Neurontin sometimes causing pancreatitis to speak up again. I remember this

person said

that and said that because of this, they would never take the drug again.

Again, I'm sorry if this has caused you any concern. I personally am in favor

of the

medication for myself. It's been like a wonder drug. I can't say what it does

on it's own,

but in combination with my other meds it's helped me a lot. I'm not taking half

the

amount of Oxycodone for BT that I was earlier before I started on the Neurontin.

Most

days I don't need the Oxycodone at all, so if it can help me with that, I'm

personally in

favor of it.

But, as I said earlier, everyone's reaction to meds varies, what's suitable for

one person

may not be suitable for another. YMMV.

Think good thoughts,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

[Guest guest]

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Getting wired off percocet is a very rare cause of the drug. Not many

people get it. But you could be one of them. I don't drink coffee on

any regular basis. I remember when I have in the past on occasion

indulged in it. When I take a percocet it makes me feel like when I

used to drink a pot of coffee myself. So horrible. Gritting and

clenching my teeth all night long. And a bad feeling over all that I

try to relieve by eating something. Not anything like being nauseated,

just a nervous, twitching feeling. My mind constantly running and I

can't get it to settle down ot slow down.

Also I wanted to add that I was given Zanax for anxiety issues too. I

did not take it as prescribed, That is every for 4 hours. I only took

1/2 mg of one at night to help me sleep to prevent a pancreatic attack.

And yes, I know that can't do that. But my mind tells me it can and has

for 2 years now. But also know that Zanax is considered highly addictive

too.

Sandy in California

she_remembers wrote:

>I take Ativan (2 mg 1x daily)....the reason for the Neurontin was to

>be able to be weaned off of the increasing doses of Ativan because

>of tolerance issues. I wasn't aware that Percocet could make you

>wired!! Wow, that must explain some of the reason that I'm until 2

>or 3 am lately.......thanks for that info as well!

>take care

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