Gabapentin for Arthritis

So Joel's doctor is talking about putting him on gabapentin to help with the arthritis he has in his hands and shoulders. Has anyone taken it for this, does it help. I've read it can some crazy side effects.

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HowtoDestroyAngels · 46-50, M

I take 900mg of Gabapentin every day for migranes. It works for them for the most part. I haven't had any side effects either. Hopefully it can help Joel.

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Cigarguy · 41-45, M

@HowtoDestroyAngels I think he's going to give them a try. He needs something to help with his pain. I hate that I can't fix it for him

HowtoDestroyAngels · 46-50, M

@Cigarguy I get cortisone shots too. Has he thought about them for pain relief?

Cigarguy · 41-45, M

@HowtoDestroyAngels no he's just started seeing a doctor for the pain. He's a bit more stubborn about doctors than I am.

MellyMel22 · F

I take a very low dose of it for nerve pain. It is the absolute only med that even takes the edge off of my nerve pain when it’s really bad. It can make most people tired or dizzy, but it’s really only made me tired. I took it for many years long ago and stopped and started taking it again a few years ago.

Mamapolo2016 · F

Most drugs have potential side effects. But my brother and my daughter took gabapentin and had no bad effects.

Cigarguy · 41-45, M

@Mamapolo2016 I've been on meds for years so I'm used to the side effects. But Joel does take any meds except for an anxiety pill when he has a panic attack. We just a little worried about it

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Cigarguy I doubt that anyone with any sense doesn’t worry about medications. The question is almost always, “Which would I rather put up with? The meds or the disease.”

Cigarguy · 41-45, M

@Mamapolo2016 he's in a lot pain right now and I don't like it.

Keeper · M

I was on it for nerve pain before my neck surgery.

Not a fan, I called it my “stupid pills” as it seemed to take me 3-4x longer to accomplish tasks. Stopped the medication after about 6-7 weeks.

Cigarguy · 41-45, M

@Keeper he'd be on a low dose 1 or 2 pills 100 milagrams at night.

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