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Old 07-27-2012, 11:14 PM
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I would ask about Topamax instead of Gabapentin, as the Topamax won't make you retain water like the other does. It doesn't make you have "brain fog" either like the other. The other makes you really "loopy."
Topamax, A.K.A. 'Dopamax' and 'Stupamax' (try googling those terms), unfortunately has exactly that effect on many, many people.

It may take trying all 3 (or even others) for an individual to find what will work best for them.

I think what's important is talking to one's doctors about pain and how it affects our lives, and not giving up if the first few tries don't work.

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