Do gabapentin help with back pain?

Question

I've been suffering from chronic back pain for years, and it's really affecting my daily life. I heard someone mention a medicine called Gabapentin. Does Gabapentin actually help with back pain, or is it more for nerve issues?

Vikram Salvi · Accepted Answer

Don't take gabapentin just because someone online recommended it for back pain. It is a strong nerve medication and has serious side effects, so only use it if a qualified neurologist prescribes it to you.

Meenakshi Joshi · Answer

Gabapentin works only if your back pain is due to nerve compression or sciatica. If it is just a muscle pull, this medicine won't do much, so please get a proper diagnosis first.

Kajal Aggarwal · Answer

I totally get it, back pain can make daily life absolutely miserable. My father was prescribed gabapentin for his nerve pain and it really helped him, but he only took the exact dose the doctor told him.

Nidhi Aggarwal · Answer

Yes, it helps specifically with shooting nerve pain, but you must consult your doctor before starting it.

Sujata Nair · Answer

I kept popped random painkillers for my back pain until it got so bad I couldn't walk. Please see an orthopedic doctor instead of self-managing with heavy medications like gabapentin.

Divya Teja · Answer

From what I know, it's mostly for nerve-related issues and not general muscle aches. It's always safer to ask your doctor for a proper plan rather than self-medicating.

Karan Singh · Answer

My doctor put me on gabapentin last month for my slip disc nerve pain and it did bring down the burning sensation. Make sure you don't stop it suddenly as it can cause withdrawal.

Do gabapentin help with back pain?

7 answers

Consult a orthopedist

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