Three weeks of Neurontin
JennSeattle posted:
Well I start my third dose of 300mg = 900 per day today. So far all it's helped is to keep my anxiety in check (mostly). I still hurt like hell. And at this point we have no answers. Peripheral Neuropathy? MS? Hypochonriac? Whatever. It's rough going - but I'm going. I took on some volunteer work a few hours a week to try and get outta my own head. It helps but I hurt after LOL. Oh well, c'est la vie.
Do or do not - there is no try. YODA
5 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Three weeks of NeurontinWell I start my third dose of 300mg = 900 per day today. So far all it's helped is to keep my anxiety in check (mostly). I still hurt like hell. And at this point we have no answers. Peripheral Neuropathy? MS? Hypochonriac? Whatever. It's rough going - but I'm going. I took on some volunteer work a few hours a week to try and get outta my own head. It helps but I hurt after LOL. Oh well, c'est la vie.
tigermom48 responded:
I took Neurontin but now take Lyrica. I know what you mean about getting outta your head all to well. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary
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Report This| Share this:Three weeks of NeurontinI took Neurontin but now take Lyrica. I know what you mean about getting outta your head all to well. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.<br />Mary
annette030 responded:
I use neurontin also. It does not work like an opioid pain med to get rid of pain. I notice more if I forget a dose, then my pain levels increase. I went up to 1800 mg. once a day, then after a few months backed down to 800 mg. a day, I am still at that point.
Keep looking for a diagnosis, but get on with your life too. I really recommend volunteer work, I do it also. It also increases my pain levels later on, but it is a really positive thing and very distracting.
Take care, Annette
Keep looking for a diagnosis, but get on with your life too. I really recommend volunteer work, I do it also. It also increases my pain levels later on, but it is a really positive thing and very distracting.
Take care, Annette
Report This| Share this:Three weeks of NeurontinI use neurontin also. It does not work like an opioid pain med to get rid of pain. I notice more if I forget a dose, then my pain levels increase. I went up to 1800 mg. once a day, then after a few months backed down to 800 mg. a day, I am still at that point. <br /><br />Keep looking for a diagnosis, but get on with your life too. I really recommend volunteer work, I do it also. It also increases my pain levels later on, but it is a really positive thing and very distracting.<br /><br />Take care, Annette
77grace responded:
Hi,
Itried Neurontin but unfortunatly it did not help me ,neither did Lyica!Anyway,I really liked what you and anette030 havev to say about Volunteer work,I need desoeratly to ge out of my head!!!
A few months ago I decided I was going to do this and checke out a few things but,got side tracked and now here I am again spending way to much time alone and in my head and still in pain too!I know that when I help others I feel better!Any suggestions out ther on where to look to find out where I can help?
Thanks,best of luck,77grace
Itried Neurontin but unfortunatly it did not help me ,neither did Lyica!Anyway,I really liked what you and anette030 havev to say about Volunteer work,I need desoeratly to ge out of my head!!!
A few months ago I decided I was going to do this and checke out a few things but,got side tracked and now here I am again spending way to much time alone and in my head and still in pain too!I know that when I help others I feel better!Any suggestions out ther on where to look to find out where I can help?
Thanks,best of luck,77grace
Report This| Share this:Three weeks of NeurontinHi,<br />Itried Neurontin but unfortunatly it did not help me ,neither did Lyica!Anyway,I really liked what you and anette030 havev to say about Volunteer work,I need desoeratly to ge out of my head!!!<br />A few months ago I decided I was going to do this and checke out a few things but,got side tracked and now here I am again spending way to much time alone and in my head and still in pain too!I know that when I help others I feel better!Any suggestions out ther on where to look to find out where I can help?<br /> Thanks,best of luck,77grace
annette030 replied to 77grace's response:
Many communities have phone numbers to call to find out what volunteer opportunities are available. Or call or drop by your local library, animal shelter, free clinic, food bank, etc. I have done all four of those. Currently I am volunteering at the animal shelter once a week for a couple of hours. There are one time things to do, and regularly scheduled things to try. You can even do stuff on the phone if you can't get out of your house.
If you like working with kids, check at your local schools. They often need tutors or readers.
If you have job experience in a particular area, you know where to go. I am a retired nurse, and volunteered at a local free clinic for nearly nine years.
Let me know what you decide to try.
Take care, Annette
If you like working with kids, check at your local schools. They often need tutors or readers.
If you have job experience in a particular area, you know where to go. I am a retired nurse, and volunteered at a local free clinic for nearly nine years.
Let me know what you decide to try.
Take care, Annette
Report This| Share this:Three weeks of NeurontinMany communities have phone numbers to call to find out what volunteer opportunities are available. Or call or drop by your local library, animal shelter, free clinic, food bank, etc. I have done all four of those. Currently I am volunteering at the animal shelter once a week for a couple of hours. There are one time things to do, and regularly scheduled things to try. You can even do stuff on the phone if you can't get out of your house.<br /><br />If you like working with kids, check at your local schools. They often need tutors or readers.<br /><br />If you have job experience in a particular area, you know where to go. I am a retired nurse, and volunteered at a local free clinic for nearly nine years.<br /><br />Let me know what you decide to try.<br /><br />Take care, Annette
JennSeattle replied to 77grace's response:
Animal shelters always need help and it's therapeutic for you and the animal (don't adopt all the animals!). Also, a soup kitchen did me some good. Being more grateful for what I DO have (health, home and family) does a body good. Staying in a mode of gratitude and service to others keeps your mind on positive things and makes you feel useful. I know for me I sometimes feel less than when I think about how much I CAN'T do rather than what I can DO - and so doing for other and not MYSELF brings me back to reality. The Neurontin is really not helping me either - I gotta keep telling myself "It's not so bad"
Do or do not - there is no try. YODA
Report This| Share this:Three weeks of NeurontinAnimal shelters always need help and it's therapeutic for you and the animal (don't adopt all the animals!). Also, a soup kitchen did me some good. Being more grateful for what I DO have (health, home and family) does a body good. Staying in a mode of gratitude and service to others keeps your mind on positive things and makes you feel useful. I know for me I sometimes feel less than when I think about how much I CAN'T do rather than what I can DO - and so doing for other and not MYSELF brings me back to reality. The Neurontin is really not helping me either - I gotta keep telling myself "It's not so bad"
