Heat And Gabapentin

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I'm on 3000 mg a day and have been for 6 months for back pain. It affects me in various ways...forgetfulness, agitated but it helps with pain, is anyone else on this dose? ## That's the highest dose I've ever seen. I'm on 1200 mg and have a lot of forgetfulness that it worries me. I'm also very " whatever " about things. Don't care to workout. Just sad. ## Hello, Lisa! How are you? Yes, doses this high are not commonly used, anymore… though they were back when this medication was new to the market and the reason the higher ones aren't used much anymore is due to the issues you and Heather have stated. There is also a risk of your experiencing a seizure, if you miss a dose or stop it suddenly. Other typical side effects, as listed by the FDA may ...

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is it safe to be indoor tanning while on 1200 mg. of gabapentin per day? ## I MADE A MISTAKE, ON THE INDOOR TANNINING WHILE ON GABAPENTIN...I TAKE 1200 MG. 3 TIMES PER DAY...IS IT SAFE FOR ME TO BE USING INDOOR TANNING? ## Hello, Carrie! How are you? It can make you more sensitive to such heat and light, so you do need to be very careful. You could burn or overheat much faster than usual. You may also experience other side effects from Gabapentin, such as nausea, dizziness, mood swings and weight changes. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Have 3 bulging discs in neck and the others are moderate bulging. Can't get appointment to see Neuroligist until next week. MRI was from 10 days ago. Narcotics do not help with my pain. Tried Ben Gay, bio freeze and capsaicin cream. No relief. Tried ice and heat. Does not help. I can't stand the pain anymore. Should I go to the Emergency room? Someone give me help or advice. ## Hi Mark, Sorry to hear about your situation. You mentioned that narcotics don't help with your pain, and I have to wonder if you were to go to the emergency room, that narcotics would probably be one of the first things they'd offer you there? One thought though would be to ask them for something along the lines of Gabapentin/Lyrica which are generally prescribed for nerve pain. However medication...

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