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Hello Prancy. I am Type 2 so not sure if Gabapentin would have the same effect as Type1. I was put on Gabapentin in 2021 for trigeminal neuralgia pain.It did help the pain. I was also taking Amitriptyline for a slipped disc at the same time so felt a little drowsy the next morning after taking both medications in the evening. It may have been a coincidence as well as other factors but my blood sugars rose significantly over time whilst taking it. I stopped taking it a few months ago on the advice of my GP at the same time as adding a fourth diabetic medication to my regime and my blood sugars have improved. I had no negative side effects when I stopped taking it and my pain has not returned. As everyone's circumstances/ experiences are different I would recomend discussing your concerns with your doctor. Best wishes.
 
DIL has been on a cocktail of Gabapentin, Amitriptyline, Co-codamol Extra strong and one other, which I can't remember for months now because of the slipped disc high up in her neck. She has been waiting to see a surgeon at the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Glasgow for months. A few months ago, she did see a consultant at that hospital and was told that her condition was serious and dangerous so she would have to stop doing anything involving much movement because there was pressure on her spinal cord. That just wasn't possible although Alistair did as much as he could to do much of her work for her, she still had to get on with her life, not knowing when anything would be done for her - other than give her drugs.

She is currently stuck on the mainland due to the weather which has completely cut us off, on her way back from Glasgow again, having finally seen the surgeon who told her he had never seen anyone in such a serious condition as hers who was still able to walk. Without those drugs she wouldn't be able to. She took a picture of the scan and sent it to Alistair and it looks truly alarming with a very distinct bend in her spine just at the base of her neck where the disc has pushed out to one side and tipped the bones above it to the right at what looks like about 30 degrees from the vertical.

The surgeon did the pre-op assessment while she was there and told her she would be given an operation date before the end of the year. It is, apparently, a very risky procedure which could paralyse her from the neck down but, at the same time, if it is left, the same thing could result. After she recovers from the surgery, she will then have to figure out how to get off of all the drugs.
 
Thank you all for your input on Gabapentin. It helps. I’ve been reading a lot about it and opinions vary. There’s plenty of negative stuff out there.

I was prescribed it by my primary for pain from a small hot spot on my right foot that burns intermittently. It started 3 years ago. I saw two orthopedic podiatrists, who couldn’t diagnose it. One told me it wasn’t neuropathy. They thought maybe, plantar fasciitis, which I do have. The spot has remained the same size. The frequency and intensity have increased.

So, recently, my primary referred me to a neurologist, to figure it out, because I also had developed tingling and numbness in right foot and tingling in left. And, during the night awaking with pins in needles in both hands, if I lay on them. I’ve started wearing wrist braces that prevent it. But, that’s annoying.

So, the neurologist examined me this week and ordered a bunch of tests. Meanwhile, he says to take the Gabapentin (100 mil) at bedtime. He also prescribed Clonazepam, but I doubt I’ll take that. I took 1 pill of Gabapentin last night and I slept very well. And, I haven’t had any burning pain in my foot! The numbness is much improved too! And, I think it‘s helping a trigeminal pain from temple surgery last year. And, my anxiety is much improved. How is this possible from 1 pill? It’s crazy! I think I’m continue with it for now. Hopefully, things will stay smooth. Could this be psychological? I’ll take it the results, whatever is causing it.
 
I was touched as I read this about your DIL. My SIL has a similar condition! It’s very scary. She has severe scoliosis and has been advised she needs surgery for years. She had rods surgically inserted many years ago, but it’s like it didn’t help. I understand her apprehension. Yet, she is suffering everyday. She has severe curvature of hervspine. I don’t know the number, but it looks like she has a book bag under her shirt, My heart goes out to those with that condition.

How old is your DIL? My SIL is in her mid 50s. She has 3 grandchildren 2 and under.

I hope your DIL’s surgery is a success. Please post how she’s doing.
 
Good morning everyone on what may or may not be a clear day here in French Froggy France. Supermarket yesterday - very wet, thank goodness for the waterproof qualities of a Rohan coat. Lots of detritus from the trees scattered across the pavements - umbrella ruining weather. Still, ingredients in hand. Batch cooked two dishes for my parents; a vegetarian lasagna using cabbage leaves instead of pasta sheets and a cauliflower chowder. All portioned up and into the freezer. Market day today and my mother needs to call into the pharmacy on her red dalek to pick up their Covid jabs, the nurse will come to the house next week to administer them. Art bit, some American Sycamore seed balls that I saw laying on the ground in the rain. Hope you have a smashing Saturday and that it’s not too windy. I shall make koffy.


 
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Gabapentin is viewed as being a very serious drug in the UK and there is special treatment required on prescriptions.

100 mg is not very much though, it took 300 per day to stop my Shingles pain and some take a serious amount.
One has to be careful with drugs like amitriptyline You need to check but it's one of the drugs that is indicated as increasing the incidence of dementia.

It's all a question of balance, but be guided by your doctor unless there are divergent courses of treatment you prefer.

You should be able to stop that amount of gabapentin relatively easily perhaps it has a non physical affect?

Usually tingling in the extremities can be a sign of heart problems or low potassium.
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DIL is in her mid 40's and has many medical problems, including T2 diabetes which wasn't diagnosed initially. She had gestational diabetes when pregnant with each of her children but medics assumed it had gone away after her third. It hadn't. Then, when it was diagnosed, they told her it was her fault and she must have been simply denying it. By the time she had her 4th child (my granddaughter) she was aware and taking action. However, recently her insulin dosage has been increased and she has swollen like a balloon (same as me). Now we are both trying to lose the size and the weight with low carb diets.

Haven't heard yet if she managed to get back to the Island last night.
 
BG was 10.8 at 5am but has dropped to 7.8 now - that's after 2 cups of tea and a trip to town for my covid and flu jabs. I'll think about breakfast shortly because I'm feeling a bit peckish despite being on my third cup of tea.

Weather here is wet and windy, but the rain isn't all that heavy. Not quite gale force wind (northerly) but still blowing things around a bit. My cotoneaster has sprouted a spray of different leaves having been decorated by the wind swiping leaves from other plants around it. Interesting effect.
 
Taking the duchess for her COVID jab this am. I have her cold now but won't be having the MNRA COVID jab anyway.

The oncologist from London who has done thirty years work on melanomas said the COVID jab is reducing tee cells and treated patients are coming out of remission because loss of tee cell response after vaccination.
Having had a melanoma and prostate cancer I wouldn't touch it with barge pole.
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Some great meals for your parents @dunelm

I like the seed ball sketch.
 
Morning all - just - on England v Springboks double header day. Anyone for Biltong? @Krystyna23040 what a wonderful couple you and Mr K make. He drives you to Norwich, you stay quiet over pork loin (I'm with you on that but fortunately JKP feels the same). @Annb thoughts and prayers with DIL over the op. @lindisfel I hope the jab goes well for Marjorie. Interesting about the effect of the jab but in view of my risk of neutropenic sepsis - little card I carry telling people I may need IV antibiotics within an hour (given response times I'd say good luck with that) - I had the jab. @dunelm thanks for sharing the beautifully observed art and what a kind son you are. Y'all have a good day now.
 
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Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen just morning, but by the time I finish this post it will be afternoon, never mind. Time is an artificial construct.

Blood sugars this morning were 6.0

Here in Tilehurst Towers things are not quiet, Mrs J has gone up to Mordor with some of her old colleagues on the stopper train, so they have longer to sit and chat. They have been known to empty a carriage in the past. In my experience there is nothing more terrifying than a bunch of women out for the day. I digress, it is not quiet because I have music playing loud, a somewhat eclectic selection by a computer program.

Yep I am unsupervised for the day and making the most while I can.

Stay safe all and let’s hope the boffins predicting the weather have over estimated the rainfall.
 
Thank you @ianpspurs
 
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Have a good day

Waiting for food to cook....

 
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