Neurontin

[Sherryg683]

I am on Neurontin for the lingering pains that I have with the shingles that I came down with in January. I found it very hard to take in the beginning, it made me very sleepy and dopey feeling. I take it 3 times a day. It's gotten a little better but I still feel a little drugged and dizzy at times. It helps some with the shingle pain but not as well as I would have wished. These pains I'm having are worse than anything I had while on chemo. I tried other things for the pain but went back on Neurontin because it seemed to help the most, still dont like the way it makes me feel..sherryg683

[sassy]

Sherry,

I am sorry you are still having pain from the shingles. I have some friends who have been thru this and know it can be significant.

Luckily I have not had the sluggishness or dopey feeling (some might say I was dopey anyway!) with the Neurontin. My body is fighting mightily to come out of menopause, and monthly Lupron shots are keeping me on a roller coaster. The Neurontin has helped even this out somewhat, although I am very emotional the day or two after my Lupron shot.

Hope things get better for you.
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