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Is anyone taking neurontin...if so does it help with the pain and how long does it take?
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Diagnosed December 2010
Philippians 4:13- I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
John 3:16 -For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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I have tried it but I don't think I took it long enough for it to work. I didn't feel good on it so I quit. I hope that it works for you.. I hear it works for a lot of people and they love it. I still have on my shelf and might give it another try again later._____________________________________________ -
Hello,
I believe Neurontin does help me. I am on 2400 mg a day. The optimal dosage for an IC patient is 1800-2400mg per day. I started out on 900 mg (which is normal, to see if you can stand side effects). My only side effects are drowsiness, but it passes eventually. I have read through literature this is the correct dosage, and my gynecologist found the same information. I believe taking it throughout the day does help my pain. It was just increased on last Friday and I believe it helps.
It generally helps right when I take the medicine. I am noticing it more now with the increase in dosage.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Medications:
Elavil 25mg (helped with nighttime urination-used to be 7 or more times a night, now just once)
Cymbalta 60mg
Gabapentin (Neurontin) (3200mg/day)
Zyrtec 10mg
Xanax 0.5mg up to 3 times a day(spasms, anxiety)
Uribel
Macrobid 100mg (only on days when doing an instill)
Albuterol
Yaz Birth Control (3 months on birth control, then period)
Pelvic floor therapy
Valium 5 mg (inserted vaginally)
MScontin 30 mg (3 times a day)
Percocet 10/325mg (every 6 hours)
TENS Therapy, CVS machine, 30 minutes once or twice a day
Sanctura XR 60 mg (to help control severe bladder spasms that are causing urinary retention episodes and enable normal bladder sensations)
*** 1/4 of a teaspoon of baking soda in an 8 ounce glass of water up to 4 times a day*****
Instill:
Currently doing hyaluronic acid instillations (cystistat-6 instillations, once a week, already had 4...not sure if helping)
Used to do these:
Solu-Cortef (act-o-vial) 100 mg: 2 mL
Marcaine (bupivicaine) 0.5 % 25 mL
20,000 units Heparin
3 mL sodium bicarbonate
Diagnoses: Moderate IC, scoliosis, asthma, ovarian cysts, PFD, IBS, Fibromyalgia, vulvodynia, Fowler's syndrome (mild) 'Central Sensitivity Syndrome.'Comment
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Neurontin
Thanks so much for the responses. I just increased my dose today and was a little drowsy. The doctor said this would subside. I think it is helping a little....Appreciate you both.
Diagnosed December 2010
Philippians 4:13- I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
John 3:16 -For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.Comment
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Is it a pain med? I'm seeing a new Uro on Friday and I know she doesn't prescribe pain meds so I don't wanna ask if it is.symptoms when in a flare:
I feel everything in my urethra but I know its really my bladder. Pressure, stinging, urgency,tingling feeling thats hard to describe.
*I have a fibroid on my uterus near my bladder.
Medication
100mg Amitripyline ( I have seriously gained almost 50lbs on this drug but I feel it works)
Flexoril 10mg (doesn't work)
Hydrocodone 5/325 PRN
Cetalopram 40mg *severe anxiety over flare
Physical therapy hasnt really helped but I love her! I've learned so much! She states that my muscles around
My urethra are very tight.
currently seeing a Gyn in my town and a Uro in Seattle (4 hrs away)
I have had lots of long term remissions. Currently been struggling with good & bad days since Jan 2012
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