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12-22-2008, 04:02 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Omaha, NE
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Can Neurontin cause flares?
I saw a pain doctor for the first time, and he prescribed 300mg of Neurontin. I took the first dose at bedtime a few days ago, slept fine, but the next day my frequency increased and bladder felt worse. I waited a few days, then tried half a dose last night. This morning my bladder feels extremely tender and irritated..no pain, but frequency is intense. I normally have good mornings, so I can't help but think it's the Neurontin. Anyone else had this reaction? The doctor will think I'm a freak. Thanks.
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12-22-2008, 06:41 AM
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It caused me to retain, so my bladder was unhappy.
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12-22-2008, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: CALIFORNIA
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It all depends on the person. What works for one may put another into a flare. Neurontin worked great for me but i had a reaction to it. I have not found anything as great as the neurontin for my pain. If it is making you worse it would be a good idea to tell your dr. And he shouldn't think you are a freak. It is all about finding the right meds and dose. Good luck!
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IC symptoms 7/03,
hysterectomy 11/04,
prolapse cervix 7/07
diagnosed: IC 2007
IBS 2008
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01-09-2009, 01:21 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Malden, MA
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Hi everyone,
I have general questions as to what side effects and reactions people experienced on Neurontin.
What side effects and reactions were intolerable?
I started two days ago at 100mg QD at night, then I'm to titrate up as tolerated, I have chemical sensitivity associated with my fibromyalgia, so this will be big work in progress to see what will be a therapeutic and tolerable level for me. On 100mg I experience slight cognitive disturbance, and sleepiness.
Thanks for your input.
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God Bless You!
Katie
Dx:
Moderate IC since 1999, pelvic floor dysfunction and myofascial pain, IBS, Vestibulitis, Sinusitis, Asthma, moderate-severe GERD since1998, Allergies -environmental, medication, food & chemical since 1996, gluten free and improving since 9/2007, Tendinitis, FMS Dx 4/2007 but have had symptoms since 2001, Reynaud's Syndrome.
Current Rx & Tx:Neurontin, Prilosec 40mg, Reglan, Albuterol, Pulmicort, Flonase, Detrol LA 4mg, Urelle, Align, Jarro-dophilus EPS, D-Mannose, marshmallow root tincture. Pelvic floor release- internal and external since 12/06. Bladder instills:sodium bicarb/elmiron/lidocaine.
Previous Rx:
Lyrica 75mg, Nortriptyline, & amitriptyline -too many side effects. Elmiron 100mg: - stomach upset/ too strong, but effective. Vesicare -hurt bladder, burned. Apri- made flares worse. Zovia: -hair fell out, severe gastritis, made IC worse. Pyridium: makes me sick.
Procedures:
Urodynamics: 8/2001 Radiogragh w/ contrast-distension: 5/1999 Tonsil/adenoidectomy: 12/1997 Cholecystectomy: 2/2006, cystoscopy 1/2008- trabeculations esp. on Rt. side of bladder wall (apparently ruffles aren't the only things with ridges).
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01-14-2009, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Oklahoma City
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Frequency
I was just put on 300mg Neurontin this past friday...
I too noticed that I have been getting up more to pee. I can't imagine having to go anymore...
maybe it will go away...I don't know.
But I also feel tired, lethergic and I have noticed a feeling of being depressed?
But by far the weirdest...
is this weird tingly feeling from the top of my head to the tips of my toes...
But no pain improvement...
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