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Is Neurontin Advisable For Chronic Back Pain?

I have chronic back pain which is seriously affecting my quality of life. I have had 3 major surgeries. My entire spine has been fused. I have heard that NEURONTIN is beneficial with this type of pain. My PCP has never mentioned this to me. Would this be beneficial for my pain? Thank you! Judy deGraw
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Greetings,
Neurontin basically contains Gabapentin. Gabapentin has been considered as an efficient pain killer with problems related to nerves/spine. That being said, the limitation with gabapentin is that works on some individuals and others have no beneficial effect. I can totally understand the back pain and the hinderances it might be causing in your daily activities especially after undergoing 3 surgeries. Hence I would suggest you to atleast have a discussion with you Physician and after clearance, you can consider neurotin. The only major side effect I have noted in my patients is excessive sleepiness for which you can take only half a pill (instead of one) half an hour before bed time.
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Is Neurontin Advisable For Chronic Back Pain?

Greetings, Neurontin basically contains Gabapentin. Gabapentin has been considered as an efficient pain killer with problems related to nerves/spine. That being said, the limitation with gabapentin is that works on some individuals and others have no beneficial effect. I can totally understand the back pain and the hinderances it might be causing in your daily activities especially after undergoing 3 surgeries. Hence I would suggest you to atleast have a discussion with you Physician and after clearance, you can consider neurotin. The only major side effect I have noted in my patients is excessive sleepiness for which you can take only half a pill (instead of one) half an hour before bed time. Hope this Helps.