Gabapentin for neuropathic pain relief?

[sunlitbeauty]

I take 2000mg Gabapentin for Neuropathic pain Relief qid(8000mg daily) and 60mg of Cymbalta daily.
I have a broken spine due to my service related injury incurred while serving in the Canadian Forces Regular Forces(Army).
I take care of three young children while my wife is at work.
I am in a level ten pain 24/7.
The Gabapentin gives me a couple hours of level 8 pain in the afternoon.
Any suggestions?

[shinty]

There are alot of different medications to try for nerve pain. The one your on isn't working well for you , probably due to a tolerance to the medicine. Take the Dr.'s advice. Good luck,
    shinty

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. You are taking very high doses of gabapentin. Please consult a doctor for a change in medication. Sometimes changing the drug you are taking gives better pain control. Also take vitamin B and vitamin D supplement for a short time. Also, physiotherapy should be tried. Nerve blocks, epidurals and spinal cord stimulators may help (but can be costly).
Take care!

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