I take 200 mg of Neurontin 3 times a day. I also take Amitriptyline 50mg (Elavil) at bedtime. I can take 2 of the Elavil if I want to. I go to see the pain specialist tomorrow. He told me if they were working well for me then he would increase the doseage. He wanted to make sure that I didn't break out in hives or have itching from either of them. I haven't had any problems with either of them. I guess I will know tomorrow if he decides to increase the doseage of them. I still have pain but it is very manageable. I have only had a couple of bad days since being on the medicine. Sometimes though they make me very sleepy. I am afraid to lay down because I know they will knock me out for a long time. So I just make sure I keep myself up so I cn enjoy everything. I do feel like I am getting my life back. I worked in the yard all day Saturday. It felt great! I did get sunburned though on my shoulders. I am walking now anywhere from 2.5 to 4 miles a day. It feels great to be doing all the things I have wanted to do and love to do again. I hope one day soon we can all be pain free.
Love, Jenny
>From: "Karla" <ifirgit@new.rr.com>
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>Subject: Re: Pain Pills - Chrissy's posting 4-12-01
>Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 14:56:05 -0500
>
>Kel,
>
>What dosage of Neurontin are you on? I take it as well, and feel that it
>is
>time for it to be adjusted. My old pcp had me on very low levels but when
>I
>was in the hospital the time before this last admission the pharmacist
>suggested they increase the amount greatly. I was originally on 300mg
>every
>8 hours...but now am on 900 three times a day. That level, along with the
>ms contin helps a lot. I am so glad I found this new doctor.
>
>Karla
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Michael Murray" <mkmurray@cyberport.com>
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>Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 7:54 AM
>Subject: Re: Pain Pills - Chrissy's posting 4-12-01
>
> > Jenny,
> > I am on Neurontin, I do think it helps alot although I had my dosage
>increased
> > about a month ago, I think my body has gotton used to it so I may have
>to
> > increase it before I have surgery. When I first started taking it, I
>felt
> > "funny" but that goes away.
> > I have been walking also, but I only walk about 5 miles a week.
> > Kel
> >
> > >
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> >
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