Re: Can I share...found relief from new med

From: Marilyn Vaughan (mavaughan@iastate.edu)
Mon May 6 15:06:05 2002


I've found relief from being on neurontin too. I'm so grateful after being in such pain for the last year and a half. I still have some bad days during the month, but I'm able to cope much better than when I was having pain all the time. I know after reading messages from others that neurontin doesn't help everybody. But if you haven't tried it, it might be worth investigating.

This site is wonderful. I've learned a lot from searching the Net on my own, but the combined forces of having people here share what they've learned is empowering. Thanks, Helen, for your frequent posts.

One thing that surprises me is how women have been able to find doctors willing to prescribe narcotics for severe pain. Doctors seem very reluctant here in Iowa to go that route.

If you have a chance, read the article in the latest Health magazine about the Bergman family who sued the family doctor for not providing adequate pain management for their dying father.

Marilyn

At Sun, 5 May 2002, Dawn wrote: >
>Hi all,
>This sight is a godsend. You are all brave and wonderful. I just
>wanted to share my good fortune with you. I have always avoided pain
>meds other than asprin as they make my bowel problem so much worse...not
>worth it.
>My GI doc just perscribed Neuronton (sp?) which is an epilepsy drug.
>Non- narcotic ( thought it does leave you a bit swimmy). REALLY helps
>me with the pain of adhesions and endo. Why did'nt they think of this
>years ago???
>Not pain free but so much better. My uerogyns want to place a neuro
>stimulator in my back ???? I am skeptical but keeping an open mind.
>Best wishes to you all,
>Dawn


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