Anyone use Neurotin?

Hi Nut, I have been taking Neurotin for the last 2 years, now on 1600 mg per day. Was on 2400 mg per day. It does have side effects, like I have a small balance problem, very small. And forgetfulness sometimes, but that may be age too, I am almost 55. But it really does the trick. I am 18 days post op from a LAP RNY here in Houston. I am now taking Neurontin in elixar (liquid) and it tastes awful, but still works. My problem is my feet. They burn and cramp and the 4th & 5th lumbar in my back are pressing against my ciatica nerve and the pain goes to my feet. I had some steroid injections in my spine last year, but i put on 30 extra pounds with that, so no more ever!!! But the neurontin is the drug of choice so far. That new one that one of your responses spoke about, I may speak to my pain management doctor about. I also have restless legs (shake 20 times per hour) and the doctor that I have for that did not prescribe for that, saying that with the weightloss, it should go away. They found out in a sleep study. I hope this information helps. Dru

Hi Dru, Well I never started taking the neurotin, the primary doc I had moved out of state and the doc I was referred to in the same practice told me I was seeing WAY too many doctors and on way too many drugs and then put me on two more. He told me all of these "issues" are chronic and I just need to learn to live with them. Needless to say I am looking for a new doctor. Interesting, your comment about the injections, I have been getting 3-5 injections in different joints every 2-3 months and have been gaining weight, I'm actually eating less due to the digestive problems I have, so very discouraged about weight gain, but doctors tell me the injections won't cause weight gain. I lost 170# at first but my back and leg and joint pain did not get better I hope yours does. Thanks for your info Nut