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..... Said nothing to do now except increase Gabapentin as needed (and get fatter and fatter.) His expert advice was to mall walk and eat less chocolate.........
Gabapentin/Neurontin will not continue to increase your weight exponentially.
It will reach a max and level off, usually from 15 to 30 lbs., dependent on the individual. I gained 25 lbs in 6 mos and stayed there for 6 years then lost it on Weight Watchers. I then switched to Lyrica , & gained 30lbs - and stayed there for 3 years until I stopped smoking 4mos ago. I then gained more weight and am dealing with that, now.
But its a trade off. Compromises must be made.
15-25 lbs for significant pain control- or be in pain and thinner.
You can lose the gained weight, but it is an effort.
BTW - Dark, bittersweet chocolate has anti-oxidants
and in moderation, is good for you.
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Gabapentin/Neurontin will not continue to increase your weight exponentially.
It will reach a max and level off, usually from 15 to 30 lbs., dependent on the individual. I gained 25 lbs in 6 mos and stayed there for 6 years then lost it on Weight Watchers. I then switched to Lyrica , & gained 30lbs - and stayed there for 3 years until I stopped smoking 4mos ago. I then gained more weight and am dealing with that, now.
But its a trade off. Compromises must be made.
15-25 lbs for significant pain control- or be in pain and thinner.
You can lose the gained weight, but it is an effort.
BTW - Dark, bittersweet chocolate has anti-oxidants
and in moderation, is good for you.
Thanks for info, I was wondering if there is a level off point. I was over weight when all of this started so even 15-30 pounds is not welcome, but your point is well taken. I have to confess, I have been over induldging a bit (drowning my sorrows.) Thanks for the pep talk, I plan on putting some duct tape over my mouth in the very near future.
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