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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
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Hi Christine ~ Has your doctor tried Topamax on you yet? This works MUCH better than neurontin or the other one you were on and it does NOT make you swell. Most people lose a little weight on it too.
I've been on Topamax for 9 years now, and it takes away ALL THE BURNING and stinging & zapping pain that I have had for 25 years! I'm on 400mg per day - you have to start low, but you might be able to start higher since you've already been on a similar dose. I would think you could start at the same dosage as you're taking of Gabapentin.
Please ask you doc about Topamax and see what he says. It really works great for me!!! god bless and take care. Hugs, Lee
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability.
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