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RhondaM - 29 Mar 2005 23:36 GMT

Has anyone taken Neurontin for pain? I once took it for pain and quit, but I
would like to start again to see if it would help me right now with all the
pain I have had in my hands, feet, and legs. Any ideas?

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Caroline Marold - 29 Mar 2005 23:54 GMT

I take it nightly for restless legs. I really love that
pill.
Duckie

> Has anyone taken Neurontin for pain? I once took it for pain and quit, but I
> would like to start again to see if it would help me right now with all the
> pain I have had in my hands, feet, and legs. Any ideas?

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Bob - 29 Mar 2005 23:54 GMT

> I take it nightly for restless legs. I really love that
> pill.
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>> right now with all the pain I have had in my hands, feet, and legs.
>> Any ideas?

So do I. It has been a godsend for me as it has allowed me to get some
sleep in spite of chronic pain. I love it too Duckie.

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John McDowell - 30 Mar 2005 14:15 GMT

I take 100 mg of Trazodone at bedtime & it has greatly helps me get to
sleep. Has anyone had experience with both Neurontin & Trazodone (not taken
at the same time of course)? How do they compare?

John Mc

>I take it nightly for restless legs. I really love that pill.
> Duckie
>
>> Has anyone taken Neurontin for pain? I once took it for pain and quit,
>> but I would like to start again to see if it would help me right now with
>> all the pain I have had in my hands, feet, and legs. Any ideas?

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Caroline Marold - 30 Mar 2005 23:29 GMT

Sorry John -- not me.
Duckie

> I take 100 mg of Trazodone at bedtime & it has greatly helps me get to
> sleep. Has anyone had experience with both Neurontin & Trazodone (not taken
> at the same time of course)? How do they compare?
>
> John Mc

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Adelle - 30 Mar 2005 00:44 GMT

> Has anyone taken Neurontin for pain? I once took it for pain and quit, but
> I would like to start again to see if it would help me right now with all
> the pain I have had in my hands, feet, and legs. Any ideas?

Me, too! Me, too! It does wonders for the nerve discomfort when I drive and
also my sciatica, when it kicks up.

But I can't take it at the level prescribed (300 mg at night, 3 100 mg doses
every 6 hours during the day); it's just too much for me and I become a
zombie. I do take 100 mg every 4-6 hours, when I do need it.

Adelle

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Caroline Marold - 30 Mar 2005 23:26 GMT

I take one to two 300mg an hour before bedtime. pretty
low dose.
Duckie

>>Has anyone taken Neurontin for pain? I once took it for pain and quit, but
>>I would like to start again to see if it would help me right now with all
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>
> Adelle

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Bob - 01 Apr 2005 12:32 GMT

> But I can't take it at the level prescribed (300 mg at night, 3 100 mg
> doses every 6 hours during the day); it's just too much for me and I
> become a zombie. I do take 100 mg every 4-6 hours, when I do need it.
>
> Adelle

I take the 300 mg at night. My doc asked me to try taking one in the
morning too but it turned me into a zombie also. I am back to one of them
before bed time.

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RhondaM - 30 Mar 2005 01:52 GMT

I think I will restart it tonight then. I stopped taking it a year ago when
it made me feel like a zombie. I really need it now. I called my PCP and he
gave me the OK. I remember it really helped me sleep at night especially
when my legs would hurt.

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Rosemarie Shiver - 30 Mar 2005 02:20 GMT

Take a look at this site for dosing info:

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/lymecfs/nfaq.htm

Hugs from Rosie

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> I think I will restart it tonight then. I stopped taking it a year ago when
> it made me feel like a zombie. I really need it now. I called my PCP and he
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> > I would like to start again to see if it would help me right now with all
> > the pain I have had in my hands, feet, and legs. Any ideas?

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RhondaM - 31 Mar 2005 01:06 GMT

I took 1-100 mg last night and was wired until 4:30 am. Got up at 8:00 am
and went all day. I guess the prednisone is doing it. I got my labs back
today and my triglycerides are over 450. My HDL was 50 and my doc put me on
Crestor. Dang another pill.
Oh well maybe It will help.

> Take a look at this site for dosing info:
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>> > the pain I have had in my hands, feet, and legs. Any ideas?

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Little Bit - 31 Mar 2005 01:28 GMT

Hi Rhonda
When i had my blood work done the first of Jan my triglyerides was 549.I
was in so much pain i couldn't sleep.I was wandering if this could be
one of the reasons your in so much pain.It scared me so bad i came home
an through out all my junk food that i love so much and lost 16 pounds.I
was so scared i would have a heart attack or stroke with it that high.

I sure hope you can get yours down.I feel so much better now.I was like
a zombie in the daytime.In Jan & Feb Little Bit

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RhondaM - 31 Mar 2005 02:14 GMT

I have to ask little bit .. is your real name Alisa? I have a friend that
used to go by that name here in the city area and was wondering.

> Hi Rhonda
> When i had my blood work done the first of Jan my triglyerides was 549.I
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> I sure hope you can get yours down.I feel so much better now.I was like
> a zombie in the daytime.In Jan & Feb Little Bit

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Little Bit - 31 Mar 2005 02:34 GMT

I have to ask little bit .. is your real name Alisa? I have a friend
that used to go by that name here in the city area and was wondering.

Sorry but my real name is Elizabeth Seems like i read awhile back you
are from around the city.I sure would like to talk to you about some
Doctors here in the city.Please feel free to email me anytime. Little
Bit

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Cindy - 31 Mar 2005 14:37 GMT

Rhonda, Email me please...cindyl57 at sbcglobal dot net...

> I have to ask little bit .. is your real name Alisa? I have a friend
> that used to go by that name here in the city area and was wondering.
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> Doctors here in the city.Please feel free to email me anytime. Little
> Bit

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Harvey R. Stone - 31 Mar 2005 14:50 GMT

>I took 1-100 mg last night and was wired until 4:30 am. Got up at 8:00 am
>and went all day. I guess the prednisone is doing it. I got my labs back
>today and my triglycerides are over 450. My HDL was 50 and my doc put me on
>Crestor. Dang another pill.
> Oh well maybe It will help.

I know how you feel my family doctor started me on another drug that he
said would help my kidneys but the paper work says that it is for high blood
pressure. Like you said,,, dang, another pill.
Harv

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