Aching
Hi All,
Does anyone know if there are stronger medication out there as on Gabapentin but in a shit load of pain? Keep meaning to make doctors appointment and remembering when its too late! Also struggling with depression which i have had for years.
I find MS frustrating as i can't do anywhere near what i used to be able to do and now just to make life more difficult i have gained weight.Is anyone else having an issue with their weight ,hope you dont mind me asking.
Rant over,apologies
Tilly
@tilly , Gabapentin is prescribed for neuropathic pain. But, you have to find out which dosage works for you, so you may want to ask your Doctor to increase the dose. If it still doesn't work for you, you may need to switch to Pregabelen, a similar medication. It may be worth contacting your MS Nurse to discuss these problems. They'' probably be more knowledgeable than your GP regarding this.
I have gained a lot of weight, when I was taking Rebif it messed up my Thyroid. I now have a bouncy thyroid that can't be treated with medicine. I haven't started any strong medication yet but they have pain clinics in the US for such pain problems. Montel Williams a celebrity in the US use to take a lot on pain pills for his MS and nearly commited suicide. He went to one of the pain clinics and doesn't use any at all now. I have read that medical marijuana helps with chronic pain. Potter