Guest guest Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi Tammi I also take neurontin & lamictal for nerve pain (sensory neuropathy in both my feet and legs up to my knees) and a pain killer and like you by 3:00 pm I can't keep my eyes open. I try to work through it, but most days I end up falling asleep in my chair and taking a nap for 1 - 2 hrs. Don't know if it's the combination or what. Hugs Diane-Minnesota > > I'm so sorry to hear that you are having alot of pain lately. I also have not been online much as of late. I am preparing for my SSD appeal hearing on mon 18th. The stress is causing alot of pain and muscle spasms in my back and neck. thankfully pain management changed my med from oxycodein to oxycotin. It helps alot with the pain and I only have to take it 2x day instead of every 4 hs. The only problem ( and there is always 1 or 2 isn't there) is that it tends to wear off after about 10 to 10 1/2 hrs. I can take a 1/2 an ativan to help with the muscle spasms til I can take my next dose. the worst part is that the medication (maybe in combo w/ the neurotin) makes me soooo tired around 3pm. By 5 pm I am dozing off for 2 or 3 hrs. I have fallen asleep several times and not even realized it. > the only other problem is taht it is a non preferred med w/ the insurance so it it costing me $50/month. I take 5 other meds. i have to cut backmy dose on some of my other meds to manage. > We can't win can we. Well I hope you are feeling better soon. take care. Tami (*U*) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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