Gabapentin

I was wondering why my Rheumatologist would take me off Lyrica and put me on Gabapentin.The reason I saw my Dr. was I started getting sharp pain on the right side of my body from my neck to my toes along with alot of nerve pain also. at times where I would pick up something and almost drop it I would have to use my left hand to catch it along with sharp pain like pins and needles jabbing me.Then the doctor did a test with my right arm where he was checking I was my blood vessel or nerves listening for my pulse which he said was elevated.Whats with that?Another BIG problem is my memory forget about that BAD BAD wher my husband has to finish my sentences now terrible.I looked in my Drs. notes and he has THORACIC OUTLET SYDROME, what does alll this mean?????HELP
Thanks,
Mary

[Marys1358]

Hoping someone can explain the 2 medications.

Now my Dr. is changing another medication from Darvocet 650 to Tramadol.HCL50 Was wondering if anyone here is taking that medication and how your body ia adopting to it.Because I have pain and nerve pain so bad but I'm not sure if I should take another one of these pills the Tramadol or not.Anyone now the difference between the meds.Darvocet and Tramadol?

Thanks,
Mary

[Marys1358]

Should I put this message in a different forum or no one knows anything about my questions?
Thank again,
Mary

[karajo]

Hi Mary,

I am certainly not someone who personally knows anthing about thoracic outlet syndrome.  I'm not sure where the best place to post this is either.  But I do know that sometimes drs. switch pain relievers when it seems like one is not working. It appears our body becomes immuned to the medicine's affect.  

Gabapentin is the generic of neurontin.  My drug book says it is prescribed for seizures.  But I'm thinkig I know peope ho take it for nerve ending pain. (neuropathy).  

[Bookfairy]

Hiya!!
I take 1800 mg of Neurontin a day.  In addition to being used for seizures, it is also prescribed for nerve pain.  It is a pretty effective med, if you take it every day.  I didn't have good luck with Lyrica (zero help)  The trick with the Neurontin is to get it to the right level.  I hope this helps.

[Marys1358]

Thank you for responing.I called my Dr.telling him about everything going on with me over the week so he decided to put me back on Lyrica so hopefully I'll be back on my feet in 3or4 days.
Thank you again,
Mary