Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Hi Christy I am so glad you are being careful. Did the doctor decrease your medicine? That is a pretty hefty dose of Neurontin you are taking. I take 2400mg each day and can't drive because of these same type of problems. I haven't lost consciousness but sometimes I feel like I am spining off in another direction. I believe this is caused vertigo. Unfortunately Neurontin is the main medication that helps with the neuropathy pain I have in my legs. My doctor said this might resolve in a few years. I hope you are feeling better. Kaylene >Dear Kaylene, >I did call my doctor and I am not going to be driving >til these spells end. >Christy > > > _________________________________________________________________ Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Dear Kaylene, No,he did not. I have not had dizziness till the nortriptylne was added. Nuerontin is the first drug that has helped me. I have a shingle like sensitivity and it has helped cut down on that as well as giving me breaks in my pain cycle. When I was first put on nuerontin I had hot flashes and a few dizzy spells but nothing like now, this is worse. My doctor wants me to wait a week and then get back to him if I am still having problems. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hi Christy Perhaps the Nortriptyline is causing the dizziness. I understand about neuropathic pain mine was caused by the tourniquets used on my legs during bilateral knee replacement surgery in 2001. There are plenty of other antidepressants that your doctor can try. I hope you are having a good day today. Kaylene >Dear Kaylene, >No,he did not. I have not had dizziness till the >nortriptylne was added. Nuerontin is the first drug >that has helped me. I have a shingle like sensitivity >and it has helped cut down on that as well as giving >me breaks in my pain cycle. When I was first put on >nuerontin I had hot flashes and a few dizzy spells but >nothing like now, this is worse. My doctor wants me to >wait a week and then get back to him if I am still >having problems. >Christy > > > _________________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Dear Kaylene, I am getting there, a little more focus today. As the day wore on,yesterday, it became easier and easier to get dizzy. I decided I had to reduce my medication by one capsule and I did. I don't regret doing so. I have been able today to do more work. I am not doing processing at my job but I am able to handle other things. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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