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Old 08-26-2013, 12:51 PM #3
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Hello i have been diagnosed with 3 herniated discs and spinal stenosis. I have lived with the pain for 6 years. Finally went to neurosurgeon had a spinal shot of steroids that didn't help much. So he started me on gabapentin. I have been on it for 4 weeks now it is doing a great job for the pain but the feelings i have with it is becoming not so good. I am now having diarrhea every day, i'm feeling more dizzy and feeling faint. I found this forum and hope to learn a few things more about this drug and the side affects.
Hi Rose, Welcome.

First, I'm glad that the gabapentin is addressing your pain.

You may actually find more information about gabapentin in the Peripheral Neuropathy forum, as many members here with that condition are on it. There is some information about it here.

IMO it would be prudent to notify your doctor about these "feelings" and side effects asap. Some people are prescribed the medication Lyrica (pregabalin), which is similar to gabapentin but better tolerated.

Best wishes,

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