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shirley82247
shirley82247

I have a 13 year old daughter who had surgery on her brain and spinal cord this past December. We had tryed so many med's and nothing seems to be working. Her knew med is gabapentin... how long dose it take to work...upset mom cuz I can't help her feel better...makes me sad...thanks

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  • Apple62
    Apple62 shirley82247

    Posted

    I had Chiari surgery in 2014. I've gone through just about all the drug classification s. That includes gabapentin and lyrica. I've been on many of the antidepressants and anticonvulsants. The opiates didn't help either. I've tried Pt and OT. Also, been on benzodiazepines to no avail. I've spent thousands of 💵. I wish I good tell u a good drug but I can't. Neurosurgeon told me my nerves were damaged yesterday. I've been to pain management to 4 different doctors. They couldn't do anything. I live with the pain. I hope someone can suggest something. I'm very sorry. I could sugarcoat my experience. I assume u wanted the truth. I would suggest seeing a psychiatrist as mental health support is definitely needed. I hope the best for your family.

    • shirley82247
      shirley82247 Apple62

      Posted

      Yes she did...it's just not her balance she falls all the time... she also had a small stroke as well.. and the stroke was a month after her sugery..

    • shirley82247
      shirley82247 Apple62

      Posted

      No saskatoon..Ops sorry wrong amount..300mg once a day. The doctor had put 300mg twice a day but the pharmaceutical called her on it..
    • Apple62
      Apple62 shirley82247

      Posted

      That's not a high dose of gabapentin. Of course, I'm sure for 13 it is a normal amount. I have heard a few people say

      Amptripline/gabapentin are a good combination. U could check that out. Try Facebook Chiari UK it is a good group.

    • shirley82247
      shirley82247 Apple62

      Posted

      Oh really ok I will check that out as well...thanks..where are u from....
    • Apple62
      Apple62 shirley82247

      Posted

      Born in a railroad town called Waycross Ga about 75 miles north of Jacksonville Florida. Lived in Charleston South Carolina and Atlanta Georgia. Presently in Austin Texas. I worked in Risk Management for a local government until I got sick.
    • Apple62
      Apple62 shirley82247

      Posted

      Yes I know how things go. Take care and let me hear if u find something that helps.
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