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07-03-2013, 11:50 PM
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Hello,
I developed neuropathy about 13 years ago. I am not diabetic. Doctors say it was caused by either surgery, virus, etc. I take 3000 mgs a day of Gabapetin to help with the pain. This is actually a anti-seizure medication. My question is could my blood test that I have done each year have inaccurate readings due to the medication or the disease itself? |
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07-04-2013, 01:12 AM
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Hi pingpongpie, Welcome.
Many many people are prescribed gabapentin for PN pain. There are dozens of causes of PN, and depending on the source, 30-40% or more cases are idiopathic (unknown or no known cause). Innaccurate blood tests happen, but I think the chance of it happening -- for whatever reasons -- 13 or more times is pretty unlikely. There is a Peripheral Neuropathy Forum here. There you will find a wealth of information on causes, testing, information on what may cause innaccurate readings, and much much more. Doc PS: I don't know anyone to whom PN is a friend! 
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
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