I think I may have found the cause of my balance problems.
I have been on 100mg of Gabapentin for Diabetic Neuropathy Pain in my feet.a nerve pain which is a burning sensation and feels like hundreds of needles stabbing all around my both feet that is so bad at night I can't sleep. I was on 100mg of Gabapentin 3 times a day which stopped the pain 90 % of the time but it stopped working and my last visit to my doctor on 8//8/2023, he doubled my dosage to, two 100mg 3 times a day, and my balance problem gradually got worse. Common side effects listed. And I had some but also some not listed. I will list the ones but not sure if it is this or vertigo.
My common side effects are listed in bold. The doctor said when I left a message, they should subside in 7 to 10 days. Want me to set up an appointment this week?
- Drowsy
- Nystagmus
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Ataxia
- Sedation
- Peripheral edema
- Mood changes
- Depression
- Hostility (Some but not a lot)
- Hyperkinesis
- Diplopia
- Blurred vision
- Xerostomia
- Back pain
- Memory impairment
- Altered mental status
- General weakness
- Malaise
- Tremor
If it is not one thing it is always some else with diabetes ! !