Pain

[Rella485]

I have spinal stenosis. Also osteoarithis. My dr. Has perscribed 3 100 mg of gabapentin three times a day.. How long does it need to be in your system to feel results? I started with 1capsule for a week then 2 for a weed now I take 3 100mg 3. Times a day. Also oth meds. Just seems like a lot of meds that I am taking.

[rosewine]

I am on the sister drug Pregablin and it took a month to feel the full effect but after 2 weeks I got some reduction in the neuropathic pain. Best of luck. I some times feel like a Smarties Tube with all the meds. I take.x

[Rella485 in reply to rosewine]

Thank you for the info

[Dizzytwo]

Hi there, I would say if you was seeing no difference in your pain after the xmas and your surgery re opens let your

doctor know. Unfortunately not all medication works for everyone so it could be trial and error to see what if any helps reduce your pain. Good luck and I hope you can enjoy a nice xmas xx

[Rella485 in reply to Dizzytwo]

Thank you for your info.

[bluebell99]

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Gabapentin can take up to six weeks before you notice any significant improvement. If you are finding there is little or no improvement and/or you have troublng side effects then you will need to go bck to your GP.

Unfortunately pain relief medication can largely be trial and error and what one person may do extremely well there may be another for whom the medication is practically useless, or worse experiencing side effects.

You may gain weight as Gabapentin is an appetite enhancer so you need to be aware if you are eating more than usual.

I do hope it works for you and you get relief.

Kay

[TheAuthor]

Hi Rella485

Welcome to the forum and it is wonderful to make your acquaintance. I am taking Pregabalin (sister drug) and it took about a month for me. Mind you, these drugs appear to work differently for everyone so it is difficult to say really. I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken