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Old 01-31-2013, 11:41 AM #1
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Hi guys! My psychiratist has prescribed me on Neurontin, and has decided to go with this instead of an SSRI due to an IBS like feeling every morning. (I'm still having it! Ugh!) He wants me to start on Monday after the SSRI stuff is flushed out from my body.

I feel though after I got off the Cymbalta that my old concussive symptoms started up again, sometimes I feel a little dizzy and its out of my control! My head feels totally heavy, should I give it up and suck it up to stopping the meds cold turkey like my doctor said? Or could this be something that I should worry about?

My main question is though, Does anyone here like Neurontin? What has it done for you? Does it really relieve pain and anxiety? My doctor started me 100mg 2 to 3 times a day. By the way, I am 117 pounds if that helps.
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012.

Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia.
2 MRI's and CT normal.

Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now.

Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy.

Was experiencing:
Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit.

Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm.

Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside!
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I have no idea...I am on a SNRI...I do see a lot of others on here that are on Gabapentin (Neurontin)....I hope it treats you better then Cymbalta and you should get a lot of feedback.

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Hi guys! My psychiratist has prescribed me on Neurontin, and has decided to go with this instead of an SSRI due to an IBS like feeling every morning. (I'm still having it! Ugh!) He wants me to start on Monday after the SSRI stuff is flushed out from my body.

I feel though after I got off the Cymbalta that my old concussive symptoms started up again, sometimes I feel a little dizzy and its out of my control! My head feels totally heavy, should I give it up and suck it up to stopping the meds cold turkey like my doctor said? Or could this be something that I should worry about?

My main question is though, Does anyone here like Neurontin? What has it done for you? Does it really relieve pain and anxiety? My doctor started me 100mg 2 to 3 times a day. By the way, I am 117 pounds if that helps.
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Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems.

Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention

Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks

Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation.

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Stopping Cymbalta quickly can be a problem and shock to your system.

I have been on Neurontin for over 12 years. I take 900mgs every night before bed. 600 was not enough. I weigh 180 lbs.

it may take a week or two for the Cymbalta withdrawal symptoms to subside. Stay in touch with your doctor in case you have strange symptoms/thoughts.

My best to you.
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