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Taking Gapapin For Degenerative Disc Disease. How To Sleep?
I have osteoarthritis - degenerative bone and degenerative disc disease - diagnosed three weeks ago not to lift over ten pounds - I have to wear a back brace during the day - I take 900 ml of Gapapin (generic for Neuroton) Flexeril 10mg and six Aleave a day - tonight it is cool - not cold and my joints are giving me a fit - I have insomnia due to the pain - I truly am believing I qualify for disability benefits - what should I do as a lawyer is to call me back tomorrow to expedite my case. Help - what can I do to sleep - I am in between jobs and I know I now have limitations these are difficult to deal with as well. Help on Social Security advice please
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
Gapapin has specific indications in the management of degenerative bone disease. Prescription of this drug by your doctor usually takes into consideration some parameters like the clinical state, other pathologies that you might have and history of poor response to other drugs against osteoarthritis.
I suggest you take the drug as recommended, but do notify your family physician in case you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. It is generally safe and effective, but you might have to be a bit patient with the drug to obtain maximum results. thanks and hope this helps.
Bain LE, MD
Gapapin has specific indications in the management of degenerative bone disease. Prescription of this drug by your doctor usually takes into consideration some parameters like the clinical state, other pathologies that you might have and history of poor response to other drugs against osteoarthritis.
I suggest you take the drug as recommended, but do notify your family physician in case you experience any unusual signs and symptoms. It is generally safe and effective, but you might have to be a bit patient with the drug to obtain maximum results. thanks and hope this helps.
Bain LE, MD
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