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Gabapentin caused my legs to collapse

BuffyS
BuffyS
Since my remission ended, I started taking gabapentin (300 mg) again to deal with the pains and tingling, especially in my legs. Well, I've taken maybe a total of 5 of these things over the course of 3 days, and I just collapsed outside my house! My legs bent down on themselves and I had to be carried into the house. My legs feel really strange and tingly, and very heavy.

Has anyone else out there experienced this reaction to gabapentin? I don't know what to think! I obviously will not take any more!!
AngelnPain
AngelnPain
Oh no Buffy! That is the worst experience. I wouldnt take anymore until i talk to the doctor, can you feel your legs now?
billwfriend
billwfriend
wow yes stay off that till doctor talks to you....hugs hope you get strength back and can walk again soon
irocket
irocket
I did not have this reaction to Neurontin but my legs went out on me years ago. My deepest regret was not going immediately to the ER.

Please go! Don't think about waiting until Monday to see your doctor. When your legs give out this is A Emergency!

Best wishes
drangonflylady
drangonflylady
I agree with Irocket that this is A emergency and you should go to the hospital right away. I happen to be lucky the first time my legs went out from under me and my doc new what was wrong immediately. The disc in my back had fallen out on the nerve that controlled my left leg. It isn't something to mess around with even if it turns out to be the medicine at least going they can figure out what is wrong and treat it or put your mind to rest. My thoughts and prayers are with you and let us know. Keep us updated whatever you do. Hugs.
BuffyS
BuffyS
I have been able to walk though. It has gotten better over the last few hours. Don't you think it's just a side effect of the gabapentin? I called Ask a Nurse and the RN told me to cut back on the gaba, to maybe 2 pills a day. I am afraid to take any more but I need something for the pain. Why is this life-threatening if I am able to walk and move around? I'm just a little wobbly.
RJRelaxing
RJRelaxing
If you are still having the heavy feeling in your legs and the other symptoms you stated there are multiple things that it could be.

I was on a med for a few months and then my legs would not work. The doctor had me come right in. It was a delayed reaction to the medication. Had to stop it.

Most doctors you can call and they will get back to you fairly quickly. If it is a disc on a nerve you can risk damaging the nerve and I don't think you need anymore on your plate to deal with.

Please keep us posted.

Warm hugs-RJ
drangonflylady
drangonflylady
Like RJ said there are multiple things that can cause that including like she said permanent nerve damage like I have that continues to make me fall now. Also blood clots can make your legs heavy and many other things that are serious so just for your own peace of mind have it checked out. Wobbly is still not good. Hugs
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