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How good is Gabapentin for trapped nerve in back

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Hi, tried it for Chronic pain, prescribed by the Pain Clinic - for me - did nothing - found paracetmol did more - but remember we are all different.

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I agree would much rather use co codamol doesn't make you feel drowsy

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Hi I find it helps with leg pain caused by Lumbar stenosis

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Thank you will keep up with it and hope

it is meant to be good for nerve pain

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Unfortunately I have unusually bad reactions to the normal dose, so I'm starting a much lower dose and working up slowly.

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