Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Prescribed Gabepentin And Targin Tablets For MS Nerve And Back Pain. Stopped Targin Due To Side Effects. Will Gabepentin Releive Backpain?
hi my doctor has just perscribed gabepentin for my MS nerve and back pain he also started me on targin tablets I have stopped the targin tablets as I was feeling VERY unwell on them .I am going to start all over again just taking Gabepentin 300 mg 3 times A day and see how I feel .dO YOU THINK THAT IS A GOOD IDEA AND WILL THE GABEPENTIN TABLETS HELP WITH MY BACK PAIN. mANY THANKS FOR READING MY LETTER
I DO FEEL MY BACK PAIN IS NOT HELPING MY LEGS AT ALL .
I DO FEEL MY BACK PAIN IS NOT HELPING MY LEGS AT ALL .
Sat, 20 Jul 2013
Hello.If your back pain is by irritation of a nerve (neuropathic pain), Gabapentin is effective, but usually is necessary to associate another painkiller drug to improve pain .Even with higher doses of gabapentin is difficult to improve pain taking only gabapentin .In my opinion Tramadol 50 mg( usually better tolerated than oxycodone) thrice a day, can be combined with Gabapentin for treating your backpain.
Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.
I wish you good health.
(In case the answer would have been useful please indicate this)
Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.
I wish you good health.
(In case the answer would have been useful please indicate this)
I find this answer helpful
Yes gabapentin should definitely help your back pain
But what i would like to know is whether you have had any
radiological screening of your back ( like Xray or MRI ) to rule out any other
cause
Gabapentin is very effective for the nerve pains and should help
with the back pain too
It makes you sleepy so be careful when you are starting it
But what i would like to know is whether you have had any
radiological screening of your back ( like Xray or MRI ) to rule out any other
cause
Gabapentin is very effective for the nerve pains and should help
with the back pain too
It makes you sleepy so be careful when you are starting it
I find this answer helpful
2 Doctors agree with this answer
Hello!Thanks for query.
Yes, gabdpentin can help you for pain relief. Neuropathic pain that occurs in MS can be relieved by gabapentin.
Gabapentin is used primarily to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.
Common side effects of gabapentin include dizziness, drowsiness,dry mouth, blurred vision,headache,diarrhea,swelling in hands or feet.
Hope I answered your query.
Thank you.
Yes, gabdpentin can help you for pain relief. Neuropathic pain that occurs in MS can be relieved by gabapentin.
Gabapentin is used primarily to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.
Common side effects of gabapentin include dizziness, drowsiness,dry mouth, blurred vision,headache,diarrhea,swelling in hands or feet.
Hope I answered your query.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Nerve pain
Loading Online Doctors....