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Old 07-03-2012, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by don1956 View Post
im on "gabapentin"for pain.one of the side effect with that is "depression"and "anxiety".i understand how you are feeling.i go through it everyday.it and effort for me everyday to get by ,but i try and must.but one of the things that help me though is coming here..caring people,willing to listen

NOt sure the gabapentin (neurontin) is a good idea to continue. Chronic pain itself caused depression and anything adding to it can be quite serious. Have you told your doctor about the depression and anxiety. Your doctor might want to prescribe something different.


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