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Does Gabapentin Help Cure Burning And Itching On The Legs And Arms?
Question: will gabapentin 300mg help to stop burning iching of the legs and arms when I am at rest?
Brief Answer:
should be able to help, used to treat neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, it should help.
Gabapentin is used for neuropathy, chronic pain and also in epileptics.
Neuropathy refers to abnormal function of the nerves. This can cause abnormal sensations such as the burning that you described.
Gabapentin is one of the medications that is used to treat neuropathy, it should decrease your symptoms.
If , however, you do not respond to it or there any issues that occur, your doctor can use an alternative.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
should be able to help, used to treat neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, it should help.
Gabapentin is used for neuropathy, chronic pain and also in epileptics.
Neuropathy refers to abnormal function of the nerves. This can cause abnormal sensations such as the burning that you described.
Gabapentin is one of the medications that is used to treat neuropathy, it should decrease your symptoms.
If , however, you do not respond to it or there any issues that occur, your doctor can use an alternative.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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