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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Brachial Plexopathy. In Memory Of DeAnne Marie. |
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01-06-2013, 12:40 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi everyone,
Has anyone tried getting off Gabapentin/ neurontin and lowering the dose to taper it off and finally being able to leave it? I was on 1800 mg a day and I started lowering it gradually over a couple months, but the minute I lowered my dose to 400 mg, it has been really hard. I am having withdrawal symptoms like severe itching specially arms and legs and I can't resist scratching and digging my nails in and hitting lows in my mood till I take the next dose and symptoms dissappear for a a few hours. (I had the same problem when I was trying to get off lyrica since it didn't suit me and things improved when they put me back on neurontin.) I think the nerves are so used to the high dose of gaba, they don't want to let go. Does that make sense?? I have tried all forms of topical creams and prescription cortisone applications but nothing seems to help. Any suggestions would greatly help. Any natural remedies? Anything that has helped you ? Tia Last edited by stos2; 01-06-2013 at 12:50 PM. Reason: adding info |
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