@GafferE 

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GafferE

Pain

I am experiencing really bad chest pains, I was diagnosed with mild MS last year and was put on Gabapentin but came off it as it was horrible. The chest pains are increasing in severity and I am my wits end, any advice?
@Highlander

@gaffere Hi and welcome to the club... It could be that your suffering from the dreaded MS hug.. Does it feel very tight around your chest. Like a bad case of cramps? Gabapentin is used to keep the nerve burning sensation to a minimum. I use baclofen to help reduce my spastcity in my legs and chest it's a muscle relaxant. I've read that other people use magnesium ointments/ cream which works well for them. I'm sure others will be along soon to say hi and suggest some other options. Welcome again 😀

@Stumbler

@gaffere , does your MS Nurse know that you stopped the Gabapentin? Get in contact with them tomorrow to discuss this issue. There are alternatives to Gabapentin, e.g. Pregabelen , which may be better tolerated.