Here is the 'full prescribing information sheet' for the stuff:
Read it and have fun with all the different 'words' used to describe simple side effects. All of them either specific or deliberately obtuse - IMHO.
To be honest I would call your neuro and gastro and discuss this issue..but maybe after calling the 800 # for Neuronitin?
The drug company might have reports relevant to your situation, if not? They your situation is 'reported'.
I did experience the 'tree stump effect' when first on neurontin [when I'd first gotten severe PN]. But at the same time I had a hypothyroid flare-up issue going on so the two problems were considered separate-when maybe the swelling was the Neurontin, and not thyroid? I really HATE those tree stumps! And NOT ONE SHOE WILL FIT! And then you feel as if you are walking on bunches of bubble wrap? As if your balance wasn't wonky enough.
Just keep in mind? Yes there are other meds....some might work for you, or not. But, consider the side effects of any med with the other meds you take and have almost memorized those other meds s/e's that you are on... Specialist docs know only about the specialist meds they deal with daily...not usually about the other specialist meds you may be on. I've been making my own docs do lots of homework about all the meds I'm on and they are beginning to realize that there could be some 'problems' with the cross overs. Mainly because there aren't many people on my set of meds for my set of issues.
You can approach it with a 'what have I got to lose?' attitude, and just be alert for any bad or good things. NOTHING happening is often a good thing? Then remember that a lot of the neuro meds we take for our pain take 2-3 weeks to kick in... So if a BAD thing happens you should know in 1-4 days [my experiences] and good things take LONGER! Sigh.
Wishing you good or at least better things and soon! - j