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Old 12-17-2010, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by invisable View Post
..... Said nothing to do now except increase Gabapentin as needed (and get fatter and fatter.) His expert advice was to mall walk and eat less chocolate.........
Gabapentin/Neurontin will not continue to increase your weight exponentially.
It will reach a max and level off, usually from 15 to 30 lbs., dependent on the individual. I gained 25 lbs in 6 mos and stayed there for 6 years then lost it on Weight Watchers. I then switched to Lyrica , & gained 30lbs - and stayed there for 3 years until I stopped smoking 4mos ago. I then gained more weight and am dealing with that, now.
But its a trade off. Compromises must be made.
15-25 lbs for significant pain control- or be in pain and thinner.
You can lose the gained weight, but it is an effort.
BTW - Dark, bittersweet chocolate has anti-oxidants
and in moderation, is good for you.
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