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Originally Posted by Karmala
Hello, my name is Karmala. I was diagnosed with MS on Oct 17, 2007 at the ripe age of 44. I am now 48 and still changing meds and getting new pains. I thought my first flare was a sign to chill and go for the no stress thing and all would be fine. I evidently was incorrect. I am now suffering with lower back pain that I cannot control without medication that makes me feel like a zombie. Has anyone here taken Gabapentin?
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Currently taking it...other than a few days of "whoo hoo, where are my legs & do those hands belong to me," I'm not having much problem with it (my family has a history of weird side-effects & mine are: not feeling hungry & not being able to tell if I am full after eating--makes for small meals, when I remember to eat).
I was started on 1 capsule (300 mg.), after a 2 wk period, it was upped to 2 capsules a day. I didn't want to take anymore until I was sure that it wouldn't make me funky. It' now been upped to 3 capsules a day (900 mg.). I have a hard time remembering to take them; but am adjusting now.
I don't like taking pills...never did. However, I like the symptoms of itchiness, numbness & crawling feelings on my face, ears, hairline & back less. It works for me.
Never have taken it for pain.