neuropathy - Neuropathy Message Board

stserrano · 08-16-2003, 04:40 PM

I was diagnosed with Peripheral Nueropathy 4 months ago. Each month I have been given a new drug and each time I have had a horrible reaction. I get so sick I want to die. This last one, Zonegran only took one dose and 6 days later I am still nauseous after being in bed the first 4 days. I take Tramadol for the pain every 4 hours but that does not completely eliminate the pain. I go to the Doctor on 9/11 but now I am scared to death to try anything else. The pain is almost as much as I can bear and I don't want to cry anymore!

delrae4753 · 08-16-2003, 06:19 PM

Boy you are sure having a rough time when you are taking your neuropathy meds are u taking r=them with fod if not perhaps that might help just something small on you stomach like dry toast or juice even. Has your Dr tried u on gabapentin or nortriptyline both of those have worked well for me.....

cbjordan · 08-16-2003, 06:25 PM

Have you taken neurontin yet? Thats what I'm taking and it is helping along with advil during the day and darvacet at nite.

Celia

cbjordan · 08-16-2003, 06:27 PM

Forgot to tell you that I was just diagnosed 4 months ago also. I too spent lots of time crying until I went on the neurontin. I still have my bad nites, but for the most part, the med. really does help me.

Celia

stserrano · 08-16-2003, 07:26 PM

I have taken Gabapentin and Gemfibrozil before the Zonegran and have had the horrible side effects of nausea and vomiting. I did try with food with the same results. Is neuropathy a progressive condition or can I expect it to remain about the same? My doctor told me it is a consequence of diabetes but I do not have diabetes. It just came out of nowhere. I am moderately overweight and have been dieting to ward off the possibility of diabetes. Having success at weight loss I might add, 20 lbs in 3 1/2 months. It's good to hear from others who are in the same boat as I am.