Craig, I have taken Gabapentin/Neurontin since Sept 03, when I got TM. I take 2400 mg in 4 divided doses at 7am, noon, 5pm, 10pm (or thereabouts). This helps with the pain of burning/pins/needles feelings. I did try to switch to the Lyrica as a replacement for the Gabapentin about 2 years ago however I was in the 7% (according to my neuro) that the swelling of the legs and feet was a problem.
For the spasms I have taken Baclofen 40mg in 4 divided doses every day. I started out at 80mg back in 03 but have managed to reduce it. I know Frank doesn't care for these meds. However, we are each different in our chemical makeup and require different meds. I was told a long time ago through the TM Forum that these two meds were the first ones tried. Hope this info helps you. Heather in Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: Rev. Craig Crossman To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 11:51 PM Subject: [TMIC] Meds question Does anyone else have any experience with taking Tramadol (a type of morphine I think) and/or hydrocodone for pain relief with TM? Are there any options anyone could suggest? I have been taking both for over a year in increasing doses, and I am now averaging eight to twelve Tramadol (50 mg) and two hydrocodone (5/500) every day but they no longer seem as effective as they were. I am also having to work with a primary care physician and nurse practitioner, neither of whom has any experience with TM, but they are all that are available in our community. The nearest neurologist is over two hours away so I do not get to consult with her very often. It is a pain to have to "educate" my providers, but it seems to be the only choice at this time. Rev. Craig Crossman First Baptist Church 615 W. Webster St. Colby, KS 67701 W - (785)462-2867/ Cell - (785)443-5154 revcross...@gmail.com www.firstbaptistcolby.org
