Gym, Neuropathy and Gabapentin

[technogay]

I just joined the Y via Silver Sneakers program. I have Neuropathy in both of my feet. Neuro put me on Gabapentin (300mg 3X Day). Then he increased it to (300mg 2xDay the 600mg at bedtime). Know I have not energy or desire to go to the gym and workout. The medication seems to be blurring my vision, causing dizziness, etc. Anyone have any ideas.

[22cyclist]

Technogay:

The symptoms you described are all side effects from neurontin. They may also be from something else. It is important for you to contact your doctor and let them know what is going on so that they can evaluate you and your dose of neurontin.

http://www.patient.co.uk/medicine/gabapentin-neurontin

Hope you feel better soon. Take care and let us know how you are doing.

Lisa

[leaftree]

How long have you been on Gabapentin? I had side effects for a few weeks, but they gradually went away. My biggest problem was feeling "drunk" and groggy.

Those symptoms could also be just due to MS, so I agree that you should talk with your doctor.