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Gabapentin

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sue1823
sue1823

Hi everyone not been on here for a while, I have had osteoarthritis for the last two years have it in most joints quite bad in hands managed on just two codydramol a day but recently started going through the menopause and suffering from bad night sweats, saw my gp yesterday and has put me on Gabapentin for pain and night sweats they are 300mg took one last night and felt completely out of it and today feel really tired and irritable is anyone else on this drug that could tell me if drug is any good and if side effects settle down have to build up to  two a day but don't feel I would be able function normally during the day any advice would be welcome

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  • karen08277
    karen08277 sue1823

    Posted

    Hi Sue i also have OA of all joints and have night sweats,i take 300 micrograms of clonidine hydrochloride a day and have been absolutely fine,you might like to try these instead.
  • wknight
    wknight sue1823

    Posted

    I have OA in my finger joints, if you have the same are you aware that finger joint replacement surgery is available. I have had two done now and its wonderful as no pain.
    • sue1823
      sue1823 wknight

      Posted

      Yes am aware of surgery but reading other replays seem that if you are to young they won't do it I'm 49
    • wknight
      wknight sue1823

      Posted

      Don't believe everything you read, get it from the horses mouth i.e. the consultant   I know people in their 40's who have had joint replacements  also if you leave it too long some joint replacements cannot be done
    • sue1823
      sue1823 wknight

      Posted

      Hi wknight don't have a consultant but seeing Gp again in a few weeks so going to ask to be referred right index finger quite bad at moment.
  • elizabeth20203
    elizabeth20203 sue1823

    Posted

    Hello Sue,

    I am on Gaberpentin, i am prescribed 3 x 3000mg a day but usually take 2 x 3000mg a day. I have Osteoarthritis in my knees and spine. I have had my left knee replaced twice now and i am 58. The Gaberpentin is the only drug that helps with the nerve painn i get. Some people don't have the right recepters for this drug. I would give it a couple of weeks as the side effects should settle down. 

    Elizabeth.

    • sue1823
      sue1823 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Thanks Elizabeth for your reply will stick with drug and see how I get on just one question does it completely take away the pain.
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 sue1823

      Posted

      Hello Sue,

      I have no nerve pain now with the Gaberpentin, if i stop or reduce the dosage it comes back, so it works on this type of pain. All i can say is give it a couple of weeks try, if no joy go back to the GP as there are lots of drugs now available to try.

      Elizabeth.

  • tracey07174
    tracey07174 sue1823

    Posted

    Hi Sue,

    I was on Gabapentin for 6 months and once I had built up the dose it did help with the nerve pain but it did make me very spaced out and I know and my family told me that I wasnt myself anymore.  I found it very hard to cope with my job as it does need me to be on the ball with things and I felt I was not in control so after seeing my consultant and the fact that he has now offered me spinal fusion surgery, my GP agreed that I could come off of them.  Although the pain is back I can do my job and earn my money to survive which is important too.  Its weighing up what is best for you as an individual.

    • sue1823
      sue1823 tracey07174

      Posted

      Thanks Tracey for your reply I to have to work and be on the ball and that is what is worrying me with this drug my family have also noticed I'm quite not myself makes you wonder if there is any drug that dos'ent make you space out but giving you relief from your pain.
  • jayne03174
    jayne03174 sue1823

    Posted

    hi sue ive been on co-dydramol for 5 years due to athtritis in both knees and 1 finger on each hand 

    i think you have done well to only take 2 aday i take 8, sometimes more if the pain in my knees is really bad or i use voltarol what strength co-dydramol did you take in comparrison with the strength of gabapentin. sorry i cant answer your question but i hope things settle down for you coz unless you have the pain you dont know what its like. can i just ask if you claim P I P for your arthritis as ive just put in a claim for it and severe depression as i was refused dla 5 years ago. best wishes jayne. :-) xx          l

  • mike95637
    mike95637 sue1823

    Posted

    I couldn't take it had weird dreams and mind felt very cloudy when I woke up.
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