I have been having worse spasticity, terrible sharp throbbing pain, numbness and burning. I have tried stretches and exercises but it seems to have just made it worse! I know they say exercise and stretching is good for people with MS and thought it would help me with the weakness and thus minimize the spasticity and other symptoms but it hasn’t, it’s just seemed to make the spasticity pain worse! Dr talked about going on GABAPENTIN OR PREGABAPENTIN but I have heard horror stories about it… read more
I take Gabapentin for RLS, restless syndrome. I worked up to 3 pills, 900mg. Then lowered don to 600mg a few years ago. It takes care of the RLS.
I take Gabapentin for electric shocks that sometimes try to flip me backwards and baclofen for spasticity. Constipation is my only side effect though they both made me very sleepy at first. Bless you 🤗
I have used both medications. I do take Gabapentin, I’m not sure how well it helps, I still have neuropathy in my hands and feet. We are all different, it works differently for everyone. Does seem to be an option. I’m interested in knowing if anyone knows of the Himalayan salt & other natural ingredients to help more. If anyone has tried this recipe, please let me know. Thx
I take gabapentin for rls. And for the shocks and electrocution that I experience regualry. It does help. Helps only but doesnt make it go away. Keep us posted on what you end up taking and how it works for you.
I took Gabapentin for Shingles a few years ago