Alright update. Well the doctor is going to put me on gabapentin but he is going to get me a referral to see…

Alright update. Well the doctor is going to put me on gabapentin but he is going to get me a referral to see the neurologist that's in the same building. He will conduct a nerve test on me but also look at my back. Because I did ask him if my back problems could also be related to my feet problems and he said yes that's a possibility. He basically says it could be tarsal tunnel with it only happening with activity. Anyone else a diabetic and on gabepentin?

Archived from Foot Pain Community. View the original discussion on Facebook (sign-in may be required).

Community replies

7 in this archive

The visible discussion was fully captured at the time of collection.

Community comment#1

have you tried a chiropractor to help with back pain?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#2

so I have been a few times years ago. I have ddd in my back from a car wreck so it's not necessarily a go away type of injury. So hopefully I can get some answers at the neurologist.

Community comment#3

I am and I was but didn't seem to do anything now going back onto allopurinol

Community comment#4

I am on 800mg of Gabapentin 4 times a day…doesn’t do anything for me.

Community comment#5

I take 800 mg 2x a day

Community comment#6

Thanks for the update. Sounds like your doctor is being thorough, which is great. Yes, some diabetics take gabapentin for nerve pain and report relief, especially for tingling or burning in the feet. Good call to check the back too nerves can be tricky like that.

Community comment#7

1600 total!!!!! have you googled or Webmd the side effects?