gabapentin

[rollo]

hi,i wonder if any of you have been prescribed gabapentin,to treat fibro and if so,is it any help with pain and stiffness.

[Ian123]

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[rollo in reply to Ian123]

thank you ian123.will read and digest the information....

[Ian123 in reply to rollo]

You are most welcome rollo there will be someone here if you cannot find what your looking for

[Shazzzy]

I have been taking this for a while now, was given it initially for migraines but it improved the fibro pain and stiffness, unfortunately it has also caused weight gain which is not helpful. Good luck

[TheAuthor]

Hi rollo

I do not take this drug, but I wanted to wish you all the best with it. I have pasted you the NHS Choices cache relating to gabapentin below:

NHS Choices - Gabapentin

nhs.uk/medicine-guides/page...

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[rollo in reply to TheAuthor]

thank you ken and all the others who took the trouble to reply to me... you have all been helpful. much appreciation....rollo.

[Guppy44]

Hi rollo

Iv been taken them for the past 7 months and my stiffness has definitely improved im also taken tramadol for the pain which i find great, try not to read to much into the side effects or it will drive you mad hun, best of luck

Regards Mary ♥

[SharonD]

Hi Rollo - I have recently been given this started with 3 X 100 per day and now on 2 X 300 per day, do not believe this is helping but have an appointment with the Rheumatologist later this month (providing it does not get cancelled) and although I have an excellent gp he tells me that the Rheumy will have access to much more successful drugs and will also probably run some more tests, I have fibro and this past six months I have suffered with swollen ankles and sore feet together with extra painful fingers ... however I hope that this drug will help you. Best wishes and gentle hugs

[rollo]

Sharon d . thank you so much for your reply.i haven't seen anyone else only my gp. the other two symptoms you describe,swollen ankles and painful feet I have had for about 9months now.i am wary of these tablets because of the weight gain some people get.. thanks again and I wish you all the best.xx

[angied]

I'm on it to help my tingling. In my fingers and feet doesn't help with pain or stiffness

[rollo]

m hoping they do help me.bjg hugs.xx

[Ellejm]

Yes I was on it at first but I was then moved onto burprenorphine which helps me immensely..

[Ac_63-Bd]

Hi there - yes, have had 3 trials of Gabapentin at least and...No..its been useless with any of the problems. Am now on Pregabalin which instantly relieved some of the distress.. and I do mean instantly...the minute I took the first tablet.