Gabapentin
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I was just wondering I was put on gabapentin for crushing headaches!! Just threw me on this without knowing what the headaches were from!! Bad idea!!! I did ok until I went to a higher dose then all hell broke out!! My headaches had nothing to do with nerves!! Being on gabapentin has ruined my life!! I have been off for approx 12 days!! Does this withdrawal nightmare ever go away??? I hate life right now! Everyday I think I’m getting better and then it seems like it all comes back!! This has gotten me so down It’s hard for me to believe it will ever get better!!! Sorry so long but I am in despair right now! Thanks for any info!!!
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tracey46521 diane80014
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I was put on gabapentin for exactly the same thing horrific headaches it was only after reading all the horrendous side effects that I have stopped taking them I was told by GP to start on 100mg 3 times a day then increase to 200mg 3 times a day then 300mg 3 times a day I got to the 200 mg 3 times a day and felt shocking headaches not gone so just stopped taking I know this is wrong but had a massive panic attack reading up on this medication one morning felt like a different person to top the week off had routine blood test now liver tests come back abnormal told to repeat bloods and stop drinking went mad said I have never drank alcohol to be told are you taking pain killers explained GP had put me on gabapentin and was then told oh yes that will be the problem then stop taking 2 weeks before next blood test talk about life in their hands scary stuff
Really hope your feel better soon and you are not on your own xx
diane80014 tracey46521
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I have never been through so much hell in my life!! I have gotten so depressed so I get upset easy then dr says you are depressed or you are letting your emotions get in the way! DUH!!! They don’t seem to get it!! I just keep hoping everyday will get better, but this has taken me so down!! I thought I was just crazy like the dr thinks I am!! It is so sad so many people are suffering from this drug!! They just hand this out like candy!! Some how this needs to stop!! Wish you the best and everyone else who is suffering with this!!! Hope your test goes well!
JohnAk diane80014
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I should imagine it will take quite some time to get the gabs out of your system. I tried to come off them about 2 and a half years ago . But through my doctor I ended up going back on them. At present I am taking 2100 a day cutting down from 2700 mg a day I am also on cocodamol .
I was given the gabs for nerve damage. Even though I sometimes get forgetful ,slur my words,blurred vision,feeling sick, I have a bit better quality of life.
I wish you luck with trying to get off them,please talk to your doctor and tell her/him how you are feeling.
diane80014 JohnAk
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I have talked to my dr. She just keeps running me around!!! I hoping this goes away soon!! I will never go back on it!! I got such blurry vision, weak legs all kinds of side effects!! I was going out of my mind!!! Still going out of my mind!!! I have been off approx 12 days by her directions
b94365 diane80014
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I'm truly sorry you are going thru this all. I believe that medicine is not an exact science. Doctors take what they have learned and they put you in the waiting room while they research in their computers and books still. I've watched them looking things up. With that said you have the power. We are in control of our health. I have a history of migraines so does my sister and I haven't heard of gabapentin for that. The best thing that helped my headache was 1 visit to a chiropractor. A 6 day bed ridden episode immediately went away. Be an advocate for your health. Never stop asking questions. Most of all, stay positive. There's power in positive thoughts. Many things start in the mind.
diane80014 b94365
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I have been to physical therapy, Chiro! Had to stop due to what gabapentin did to me!! Was afraid to drive plus legs so weak, crying spells!! This is horrible!! My headaches they say were from tight muscles!!! Doctors just do not seem to have the time or compassion anymore!!!
b94365 diane80014
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Some don't. It's for profit. Not everyone is in it from the heart and spirit. I hope you find a good team of medical professionals to help you. They are not made equal in compassion or knowledge and expertise.