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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, Wa
Posts: 473
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, Wa
Posts: 473
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Neurontin?
I have a comment that I hope won't upset anyone. I'm sure it will, though, and am prepared for the consequences, lol. 
I hear about Neurontin in here constantly, and I also see quite a few comments and/or quotes regarding Dr. Hooshmand as well. This strikes me as odd, concerning his feelings about Neurontin. He calls it "the most overused medication in RSD"! Here is the link, it's rsd puzzle #95
http://www.rsdrx.com/rsdpuz4.0/puz_95.htm
It's also mentioned here, puzzle #78, section 11
http://www.rsdrx.com/rsdpuz4.0/puz_78.htm
I don't take Neurontin... they gave it to me back in the 1st or 2nd year of my rsd, and the effect it had on my serotonin levels was awful. Neurontin is a bad idea for anyone who doesn't have a chemical depression issue... and being depressed over rsd is not the same thing at all. There is a huge difference between being chemically depressed and being depressed because of serious health issues.
Hooshmand recommends Tegretol or Klonopin instead. I don't take ANY meds that affect my serotonin levels, myself. I have enough troubles without adding to them, lol.
I'm not suggesting anyone go off their meds, of course. I just wanted to give you all something to think about.
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