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Gabapentin Diary Day 2

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Well that was an interesting night and not at all what I was expecting. And if it didn't go well, maybe it was my fault. You can decide.

Took one x 3000 mg at 7.30 and a second tablet at 9.30. Went to bed at 11.0 and woke at 12.30 with aching legs. Got up another two times during the night. At 5.00 I fell asleep and slept until 10.00.

Here comes the confession: to celebrate sleeping the previous night I had a beer (the first in 2 months). I also had some chocolate and a packet of crisps. You can see where I am going with this. Did the poor food choice have a part to play?

This morning I woke feeling OK, but with really weak legs. Over the last two years I have had 2 ankle fusions and had to learn to walk again. The operations went well, but I do wonder whether I am suffering some lasting fatigue and the RLS is part of this? I really haven't a clue.

PS: there will be no beer and chocolate tonight. Let's see if that makes a difference

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Yep - it was probably the beer and chocolate since both alcohol and caffeine can make RLS worse. Or it might be that you are not taking enough gabapentin as 600 mg is a low dose.

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Lineker in reply toSueJohnson

Thanks Sue. Will eat properly tonight and see if it makes a difference.

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ChrisColumbus in reply toLineker

Ah, chocolate and crisps: I've had to give up both later in the day. (I don't drink much alcohol at any time). I occasionally feel the need to binge, but always regret it ,

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Lineker in reply toChrisColumbus

Thanks Chris - hope you’ve been able to replace chocolate and crisps with something else.

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ChrisColumbus in reply toLineker

More apples!

Best of luck with gabapentin...disastrous side-effects with me! Lost my spatial awareness which led to stumbles with both feet & fumbles with fingers. Brisk exer icing of legs (walking & exercise cycling, for 45 mins atleast. Followed by vaping weed for 15mins.

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Oh dear! So far no side effects. Long May it continue.

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