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Millions of people suffer from the burning, tingling, and numbness of a form of neuropathy called idiopathic sensory polyneuropathy. A recent study directly comparing four medications produced disappointing results, but is a step in the right direction. 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. However, if you have other reasons for tingling than nerve pain I don't think Gabapentin is the right medication. This suggests that gabapentin can be effective in managing surgical pain, which may indirectly influence symptoms of numbness. Conclusion Gabapentin is effective in managing neuropathic pain and can alleviate symptoms of numbness, particularly when used in combination with other agents like taurine. The way gabapentin alleviates numbness is tied closely to its ability to dampen nerve excitability. By inhibiting certain calcium channels on neurons, gabapentin reduces the release of excitatory neurotransmitters that can cause heightened sensitivity and pain perception. While its primary benefit is in pain relief, studies indicate that it can also help alleviate symptoms of numbness, especially when used in combination with other agents like taurine. For patients undergoing surgery for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, gabapentin can reduce postoperative pain, potentially impacting numbness as well. I started taking gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy almost a month ago. Over the last week my legs often go completely numb from the knee down. I can only assume it is the gabapentin. Has anyone else had this happen? Is it normal? Gabapentin is a valuable option for treating numbness and tingling associated with various neuropathic conditions. It is particularly effective for post-herpetic neuralgia and can improve symptoms in diabetic neuropathy when combined with taurine. This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Gabapentin (gabapentin) is for Numbness in hands or feet and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 9 Gabapentin users and is updated continuously. You're right, there aren't any cures for the numbness, and gabapentin can only dull the pain, which is also not curable. I'm taking 3600 mg a day for the pain and numbness in my feet, and it's not working very well. 2. The Side Effects Can Be Problematic. While gabapentin can provide relief for some individuals, its side effect profile is a significant concern. Common side effects of gabapentin include dizziness, drowsiness, weight gain, and cognitive impairment. These side effects can be as disruptive as the nerve pain itself. Older adults who take gabapentin also are at higher risk of breathing problems. Because gabapentin can enhance the psychological effect of opioids, it has the potential to be abused and has contributed to drug overdose deaths. Drugs such as gabapentin have been linked in rare cases to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors. How does gabapentin work in nerve pain? The exact way that gabapentin works to relieve pain is not known. It may change the way the body senses and reacts to pain. Gabapentin is used to manage long-term (chronic) pain, not to be taken for pain as needed. Chronic pain can interfere with sleep and work, and lead to depression. Gabapentin is the only thing that helps the pain but it will do nothing for the numbness. Even Lyrica can't do that. I also take 9mg time release dilaudid 2 x a day and 2 mg dilaudid 2 to 4 times a day depending on pain. In conclusion, gabapentin is a useful drug in treatment of CTS symptoms which can be used with low doses and have no side effects and intolerance. Using gabapentin with dose of 300 mg/day in comparison to 100 mg/day is recommended because of more satisfactory results during the treatment. Gabapentin is taken orally as tablets, capsules or a liquid that you drink. It's usually taken three times a day – morning, afternoon and evening. Gabapentin can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will usually start you on a low dose and build up gradually to find a level that's effective with little or no side effects. This may be just temporary when starting gabapentin, and often goes away within a few days of being on gabapentin, but can occur every time an increase is made in the dose of gabapentin. Dizziness is another possible side-effect but again, does not affect everyone, only some people. 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). Although there has been extensive research on gabapentin, and it has been used as a medication for many years, the medical field does not know exactly how gabapentin works. The thought is that gabapentin relieves pain by altering the way the brain senses pain. Medicines such as gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin, Horizant) and pregabalin (Lyrica), developed to treat epilepsy, often improve nerve pain. Side effects can include drowsiness and dizziness. Topical treatments. Lidocaine cream that is available without a prescription can be applied to the skin. If you have impaired kidney function, taking a lower dose or spacing out the dosing time is essential to prevent unwanted side effects.; Taking gabapentin with opioids (e.g., morphine, hydrocodone) can cause respiratory depression and sedation, and lead to fatal outcomes.
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