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Old 06-08-2012, 03:29 PM #1
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Well, I finally had a follow up with my physiatrist after the nortriptylene gave me side effects... He in turn prescribed gabapenten. I'm very unsure if I wish to take this medication... my headaches are not great, and yes, I still take advil, but not every day. I sometimes need advil three times a day, sometimes not at all. I just don't know if the benefits outweigh the risks, especially since I will once again start a new round of fertility treatments this coming month... I can say I feel I am about 60% recovered... I am thrilled actually, since I now have more good days than bad days (although I still get daily headaches, but I am able to simply ignore them, or sleep them off when I don't take the advil)

So - Advice, warnings, whatever... all welcomed.
Camyam I cannot speak to fertility issues but I take Gabapentin 3600mg a day for Peripheral Neuropathy with any adverse side effects. They added Nortriptylene to that as well and that did cause side effects so I'm off of it now. Yesterday my neurologist started me on a low dose of 30mg per day of Cymbalta then up to 60mg next week. According to my neurologists studies have shown that some patients on Gabapentin receive some relief by adding a low dose of Cymbalta. We'll see I just start it yesterday.
I have non diabetic unexplained PN.
best of luck as we all gets our meds tweated trying to find what works best of each of us as individuals.
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Thanks guys... I was feeling uncomfortable about taking it, and since my headaches are already on a steady decline, it feels like I could make due without... If I'm suddenly overwhelmed with headaches again I may change my mind, but for now I think I'll use advil infrequently along with rest and self awareness to control the headaches.
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When resting, symptoms are low. With exertion, I still suffer from fatigue, migraines, vision problems, problems thinking or reading, troubles sleeping, issues finding or getting words to my mouth when the headaches are bad, tinnitus, and thyroid issues which I think are due to the concussion. Seen one specialist, and now a few others through insurance review of my case. Hoping for further treatment.
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Old 06-08-2012, 06:17 PM #3
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I think CamYam was more concerned about the health and development of the baby. This is a valid issue with neuro-active meds.

I have been on 900 mgs of gabapentin for 11 years with no side-effects but I am not expecting to get pregnant.

As I said, I believe caution is warranted.
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