Generic Name: Gabapentin for Back Pain (gabapentin)
Gabapentin for Back Pain Reviews
"I don't tolerate most medications but Gabapentin doesn't have any bad side effects and helps pain and anxiety a ton. You may have a few days of mild tiredness/ dizziness but not enough to complain about. I have absolutely no side effects and I take 600mg 3x daily. I love this medication. Gabapentin has helped my energy but at the same time it helps me relax at night. It helps my mood and my pain. Is it a miracle medication? YES it is but I still have some struggles with my mood and pain but it's kept me sane and out of the ER and mental hospital from physical pain and anxiety. You may gain a few pounds and that's the only negative I've found but I've also lost weight taking it when I was doing low carb. All in all it's been a saving grace in helping me in multiple areas. I don't know what I'd do if they stopped making it because if probably need multiple meds to replace this one and I'd probably still suffer. Gabapentin is that good. Give it a try, you have nothing to lose."
"200 mg 3x daily for sciatica, after 2-3 weeks the pain relief has made sciatica tolerable. I had Epidural Steroid Injection only worked for 2 weeks and the pain started to return. Went back on Gabapentin, the pain is now pretty much tolerable."
"I have had so many problems with my back. I went to pain management doctors. I got shots, and only received relief twice in 2 years. They did everything until the words 'pain stimulator' came out of their mouths. It was inserted in January 2023. But it never did much good. I had to get a new General Practitioner last month. She put me on 300mg 3 times daily. I put my feet on the floor and stand up with NO PAIN!!! First time in 3 years."
"It works. I haven't had pain since I started on this medication. I would recommend this to anyone with pain."
"Taken 3 times a day with little to no pain relief. Also taken for paresthesia in both hands. It has helped a little, now less pins & needles in my hands when I am driving."
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