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While vitamin deficiencies can certainly contribute to numbness and tingling, there are also several medical conditions that can cause these symptoms. It's important to be aware of these potential underlying issues so you can seek appropriate treatment. Diabetic Neuropathy. One of the most common medical causes of numbness is diabetic neuropathy. Causes of neuropathy affecting multiple nerves can include: Diabetes. About half of people with diabetes have some form of neuropathy, according to the American Diabetes Association. It is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy worldwide, Smith says. Pregabalin, similar to gabapentin, is used to treat conditions such as fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, and spinal cord injuries that cause tingling or numbness. It is often a first-line treatment for nerve pain, particularly in patients who have not responded well to other medications. swelling of the face and throat, a condition called angioedema; problems speaking or swallowing; changes in memory, ability to concentrate, or personality. Gabapentin may cause breathing problems in people who use opioid pain medicines and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Unexpected face numbness is a medical emergency that requires urgent evaluation because some of the causes can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. There are different treatments for the causes of facial numbness, and the associated pain can also be treated as the underlying condition resolves. More rarely, gabapentin can cause fluid buildup (edema), weight gain, and vision problems. It can also cause diarrhea. More serious (but rare) side effects include suicidal thoughts or behavior, and mood changes in children. According to Patel and Saxon, gabapentin is usually well-tolerated when taken as directed. Still, it's important to be aware of these gabapentin side effects. You always feel woozy and drowsy, Numbness and tingling is reported as a side effect among people who take Gabapentin (gabapentin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Lyrica, and have Multiple sclerosis. I started taking gabapentin about 7 months ago. I have gradually increased my dose from 100 mg a day to 1500 mg. I can't say that it has decreased my pain at all. In fact, my pain has gotten steadily worse. I was just wondering if it is possible that gabapentin can sometimes make neuropathy pain worse. Some side effects of gabapentin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Very few people taking gabapentin have serious problems. Call a doctor or call 111 straight away if you have a serious side effect, including: thoughts of harming or killing yourself – a small number of people taking gabapentin have had suicidal thoughts, which can happen after only a week of treatment I was told to take Gabapentin for numb feelings in my toes. I took one 300 mg tablet. I went to sleep and woke up feeling horrible. That was the last time I took a Gabapentin tablet. Gabapentin is made for nerve pain, or at least that's why I've taken so much of it in the last 30 years. First you need to know what the tingling stems from and if it's determined it is or there's a high likely hood that it is a nerve problem, then yes Gabapentin is your medication. Doctors often prescribe gabapentin to prevent epilepsy-related seizures and nerve pain. It is generally safe but can have side effects, including blurred vision and behavior changes. Gabapentin is fairly safe when you use it correctly. It does come with some possible side effects, though. People who misuse this drug are also at risk of additional side effects. TMJ can cause chronic pain and nerve damage if left untreated. Medications such as amitriptyline and gabapentin are used to treat many severe headaches, and numbness in the face and jaw Can gabapentin cause itching, numbness, and tingling as a side effect? Yes, people under gabapentin can sometimes experience numbness, tingling, or itching. This is known as dysaesthesia. Symptoms of angioedema have included swelling of the face, mouth (tongue, lips, and gums), and neck (throat and larynx). There have also been reports of life-threatening angioedema with respiratory compromise requiring emergency treatment. Hi Napoleonblownapart, aren’t you concerned about your twitching that lasts 24 hours after taking Gabapentin? Ten years ago my entire body suddenly started twitching and jerking within an hour of taking the 2nd consecutive 300 mg dose. Evidently doctors don’t know about Acute Dyskinesia, and they insist that Gabapentin couldn’t cause this. Researchers aren’t quite sure how gabapentin works to treat numbness and muscle twitching in MS. A few studies have looked at gabapentin for treating muscle spasms in MS, and they found that it significantly improved spasticity (muscle stiffness and pain) compared to a placebo (inactive drug).
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