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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
I've never heard of gabapentin being used for those symptoms. I have been taking gabapentin for 14 years.
There is a difference between laying around and living a low stress life. Avoiding noisy and chaotic environments, loud music, stress inducing activities, excess screen time, and a myriad of other things that have a tendency to overload the sensory systems.
It is important to maintain good cerebral blood flow with mild physical exertion. A gentle walk or bike ride can be good.
Finding an activity that does cause stress but occupies your time will be good.
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Mark,
Not really sure about the gabapentin. If I didn't know better, I'd think it's the shot gun approach. It was prescribed from my sis, so I wouldn't be shocked if she's suggesting it may be effective for off label issues.
In terms of physical exercise, I've been running a couple of miles a day as it doesn't make my
Symptoms any worse, and helps with the anxiety as I was a pretty physically
active college student.
Additionally I don't really have photo/phonofobia at all and loud crowds don't give me any problems. It's honestly just this one feeling of cotton head.
Do you think this running is a bad idea?