Re: re neurontin
DC. Jones (jones(AT)tdl.com)
Mon, 17 Mar 1997 22:56:22 -0800
Amy Thropp wrote:
>
> At 10:30 PM 3/14/97 +1300, you wrote:
> >Thanks for the information regarding neurontin. I see my specialist on
> >Monday so hope someone can help with a couple more questions.
> >How long after starting to take neurontin before it was effective in
> >dealing with the pain? Does it take the pain away or just reduce it to a
> >bearable level? Finally what is the daily dose of neurontin for pain
> >control?
> >Neurontin has not been used here but my specialist is willing to trial
> >it.
> >
> >Thanks
> >--
> >Terry & Kay Cole, Rotorua, New Zealand
> >terencec(AT)wave.co.nz
> >Terry's Train Trax
> >http://www.wave.co.nz/pages/terencec/
> >
> >
> My husband started on neurontin in October (his initial attack was in early
> September of last year). It took about a week for the effects of the drug
> to really begin to help him. He had severe paresthesia (pins and needles in
> his legs and side) when he started the medication, and it seems to control
> his leg symptoms quite well. He did have to increase from 2 pills a day to
> 3 and then to 4 before he got relief, but his neurologist said he could
> actually take up to 6 if he needs to. It, however, does nothing for the
> spiking spasms he has on his side. He is going back to the Dr. next week
> and he is going to ask about baclofen and valium for additional relief.
> This was recommended by another person in this newsgroup. Also, a cousin of
> ours who is an anesthesiologist recommended that he consider taking an
> anti-depressant as well, maybe elavil or prozak, because he has done some
> research into TM and is convinced that it is as important to recovery to
> alleviate stress and depression as it is to control the symptoms.
>
> Hope this helps some.
>
> Amy Thropp
Elevil made me stupid. I haven't many brain cells to work with so that
may explain my reaction to Elavil. I don't recommend it. IMO//DCJones
{Dave}