Neuropathic Pain
"My behavioral health specialist (a physician&#039;s assistant) had recommended I try Gabapentin for many years, before I finally agreed.  My life has improved, plain and simple!  Originally prescribed in an attempt to address my chronic insomnia issues, in that respect (like all the other traditional &amp; nontraditional Rxs/otc aids I&#039;ve tried), Gabapentin did not help.. or at least directly.  It Has helped with my chronic nerve pain &amp; occasional restless less syndrome, absolutely immeasurably.  I could feel a gentle change down my sciatic nerve within the first couple of nights (100mg, bid, initially).  I&#039;ve been on it for over 6 months (currently 200mg, bid).  If I forget to take it, I feel like I used to all the time: achy joints, shaky/spazzy/tense legs when lying down, slight chest discomfort (like an almost panic attack), numbness/tingling in my extremities, purple feet in the shower, just arthritic really- which makes me not a pleasant person &amp; not want to do anything.  Gabapentin has been really wonderful &amp; a positive drug in my life, which I cannot say about many I&#039;ve tried.  If you skip it, you will feel like a truck hit you (which is how I used to feel all the time).

Other things I take daily:
&bull; Potassium supplement, helpful against muscle cramps
&bull; Vitamin D3 (3k iu&#039;s), helpful for mood
&bull; Propranolol (10mg, 2-3x day), helpful against anxiety &amp; involuntary phobic &quot;fight or flight&quot; reactions"