Has anyone tried Neurontin? - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

cvella · 03-24-2003, 08:50 AM

Hi All,
Has anyone tried Neurontin for pain management? I've been getting weekly migraines that last 4 days and are getting more intense. My doctor's think they are caused by my TMJ disorder. My Neurologist put me on Neurontin, an anti-seizure medication that has been successful with nerve pain and migraines. I'm on the lowest dose possible and have to ramp up my dosage weekly. I read online that it can be used for TMJ pain if it is nerve related. If anyone has has success or gotton worse with this drug, please post! Thanks!

sunshine123 · 03-24-2003, 10:20 AM

Hi Cvella: If you do a search on Neurontin at the top of the page, you'll find several posts from people who have taken it. I've heard mostly good things about it. Good luck. Sue

mbr22 · 03-24-2003, 11:37 AM

Hi cvella - my doctor is considering putting me on Neurontin for TMJ pain and ear pressure/fullness problems.

Please let me know how it works for you. Have you noticed any side effects?

thanks
mbr

lecach · 03-24-2003, 02:24 PM

I was not on that drug but I did have migraines caused by TMJ. Mine got worse and worse. Even when they ended my head would be sore for 2 weeks. My migraines caused me to be sick to my stomach. After my first jaw surgery they went away completely. Of course I have other pain....but no migraines.

cvella · 03-24-2003, 06:59 PM

MBR-
I just started taking it this week and I noticed when I take it I'm a little sick to my stomach for about an hour. My doctor said that it might take a few weeks to get used to the drug and hopefully the side effects will go away. I'm not sure what's going to happen when I start increasing my dose (I'm increasing 100mg/week for 4 wks). I'll keep you posted.