Hi I really need advice on my nerve blocking meds
I have nerve pain in my lower back caused by either a disc or facet joint dysfunction.
I refused injections in the spine because I've not been x rayed for the diagnosis so opted for Amitriptyline which I have tolerated really well and got my life back. But due to severe dry eye problems gp phoned me and has replaced Amitriptyline with Gabapentin.
But I'm too scared to take them!! Back pain has now reappeared and I need to make a decision, my reasons for not starting them are:
Dry mouth side effects - I already suffer from this and can't cope with it getting worse
Dose is 3 times daily - I'm rubbish at regular meds like this, I ideally want a once a day med
They'll cause drowsiness- I drive , I work and I have a life, if I take 3 times daily how on earth will I function? At least with Amitriptyline it was once daily and I used them at night as sedative for a good sleep
There's more reasons I know but I can't think right now, I've never been so nervous about starting something like I am right now
I'm wondering whether to try once daily but then I'd only be taking 1/3 of the lowest starter dose
Does anyone have good feedback of Gabapentin ? My search on here didn't look as though many got on with it X