Gabapentin

[ShonkieBarker64]

Hi does gabapentin stop burning tingling sensation in brain

[Mdaisy]

Welcome to the FMAUK Community ShonkieBarker64 !

I am sure you'll find this community a helpful and supportive place to be and other members will shortly add replies to answer your question. Unfortunately I couldn't get on with Gabapentin and therefore wasn't on the long enough to be able to help answer your question.

As a newbie, please can I mention that members prefer to answer posts that are locked to this community only. If you wish to do this, here's a link that explains how to do it;

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

Please can I provide you with the FMAUK website which has a wealth of information about Fibromyalgia which may be of help to you

fmauk.org

I am sure I'll bump into you around the community

All the best

Emma

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to Mdaisy]

Thanks for replying

[applesandoranges21]

HinShonkieBarker64

May I ask you what you mean by burning, tingling sensation in your brain?

Have you seen a neurologist about these sensations?

I was taking gabapentin/Neurontin but it was discontinued due to its side effects. It has a bad press I am afraid. If you google the side effects of gabapentin and pregabelin you will come across new research as I did just five minutes ago!!!

I mentioned pregabelin as well because both drugs have been found to damage brain synapses. I can provide the link but unsure if that is allowed on here .

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to applesandoranges21]

The burning sensation is like tingly .I've had scans all clear. Been on amtrypline they worked for a while. Now just started gabapentin but now I know side effects I shall not continue. I'm having a nerve block next Tuesday so fingers crossed. Thanks for the reply have a good day

[applesandoranges21 in reply to ShonkieBarker64]

I had a tingly scalp but it was due to codeine. Had an MRI scan of the head, nothing detected , except my brain that is LOL!!!!

The tingling did go but it is very disconcerting. I had to be careful combing my hair and use lmild shampoos and then be very gentle.

[lcm27]

Not for me it didn't. I was only on 400mg day. Max dose is over 2000 per day. After phased withdrawal from Tramadol from 400mg per day to 100 and prn, Gabapentin was upped to 900mg per day. For me horrendous side effects, couldn't tolerate. Gradually came off those to 200mg per day. Go upped to 300mg but really need methotrexate upping instead. Making do with Depomedrone cortisone injections every 3 months till I can get to see consultant. Be aware gabapentin puts weight on. Lost half a stone when reduced them. Good luckx

[Fibro_sufferer88]

I never had that hun. I'm no longer on gabapentin as it stopped working after a month, I'm now on pregabalin

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to Fibro_sufferer88]

Ok thanks for reply

[dhill7111]

I tried gabapentin but it made me sick. Sounds a lot like migraines to me especially if you had a clear MRI like me.

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to dhill7111]

Does migrane burn

[dhill7111 in reply to ShonkieBarker64]

Yes mine do at times when bad.

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to dhill7111]

Hope it is then.it burns left hand side 24-7

[dhill7111 in reply to ShonkieBarker64]

Have you seen neurologist?

[dhill7111]

The tingling is always a migraine for me.

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to dhill7111]

Cheers. I'm having a nerve block Injection next Tuesday.so fingers crossed

[dhill7111 in reply to ShonkieBarker64]

I had one done a few weeks ago. Unfortunately did not work for me but everyone is different. Good luck!

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to dhill7111]

Fingers crossed then

[Sarahvit]

ShonkieBarker64 I don’t know if gabapentin will relieve burning tingleing sensation. I have had the occasional shooting pain go through my brain but what you are describing doesn’t settle right me. Have you seen a neurologist about it? I know fibro isn’t normal but this isn’t normal and the fact you are feeling it in your brain is very unsettling to me. Please get into the neurologist about this.

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to Sarahvit]

Hi I'm under neurologist. Had scans all clear.i still think it's a tumour and ask for another scan but refused. Now they saying it could be nerve damage.

[Sarahvit in reply to ShonkieBarker64]

I would seek out a second opinion. I’m going to look for another neurologist the next time I feel I need one. I’m not to happy with the one I have he blames everything on dyslexia coming back when you age. I had over came it by age 13. And self esteem issues in my mid 20’s. Was was an RN and licensed minister up to the fibro fog stepped in along with the other symptoms and other diagnosis that interfered with my life. I use to function at a higher level than I do now. This scares me because of dementia and Alzheimer’s runs in the family. I would seek out that second opinion regarding on the symptoms you are having. Please write again with any updates.🤗💕🦋

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to Sarahvit]

Cheers I will take your advice and let u know how I get on.thank for reply

[jane1955]

I was on the drug for neuro pain to send signals for damage done to the nerves from breast cancer 2000 for 6 years 12000 per day came off till 2011 lung cancer went back onto them till 2014 then again till now, 2017 when i had a new hip. all on the right hand side. But this time im on 1 tab a day of 300. with other pain relief. if i had side effects i didnt notice so i have come to the conclusion zero brain cells..... lol lol... mind you i thought my intellect was due to age... now it could be the meds...interesting.

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to jane1955]

Bless you. Iain taking them anymore I took one other night 300 and had a funny turn..thanksfor reply. Have a lovely day x

[Annmurry]

I'm on gabapentin and I have what the doctor calls migraines. But it's only on the right side and goes right down my body like stroke like symptoms. Still under investigation. Gabapentin does help I find though.

[ShonkieBarker64 in reply to Annmurry]

Ok cheers. Well I'm having a nerve block Injections on Tuesday. So I've come off the gabapentin. Do your migrane burn

[Annmurry]

I suppose it does. Yes