Originally Posted by tannie

Hi, i have never posted on a forum before, so this is all new to me i was hoping others with same condition might be able to help me, i was very recently told i have RSD in my left hand,

i was given Gabapentin to treat the pain and condition, i was started on 300mg for the first 2 days, this was then put it up to 600mg for 5 days, i was then told that i should start my next load bringing me up to 900mg, and then after 3 days i should jump to 1800mg.

the consultant i saw said he wanted to get the gabapetin in my system ASAP, he said that RSD could be difficult to treat. i've had server side affects form the gabapentin, my GP has advised me to slow the dose as it was all a bit quick for my system, unfortunatly due to other issues with my wrists i am worried that this drug won't help me and i am really frightened that this will affect me for the rest of my life i have been given no time scales and i know very little of RSD.

i have been told that both wrists have tenosynovitis and Tendonitis, although only my left has RDS - i am a very confused person at the moment i would be greatful for any help/advice
Tannie ps sorry for the long message!