Ok, this is good news

[outsdr]

I've been inking for the past hour. There's still a lot of pain in my hands, BUT- no cramping. Not shaking too bad. Wrists actually feel... ok.

The best part is, I don't feel like I've reached my limit and need to stop. I feel like I can ink all evening. My arms felt like crap when I woke up, but this is heartening. I'm on my third day of Neurotin- goddamn I hope it's working.

Comments

[scarfman]

I think I remember, from when my wife went on Neurontin for her bipolar, that it's one of those that needs to build up a tolerance. It may not be working yet, but you only need to be patient. Of course, I'm not a doctor - consult your physician.

[outsdr.livejournal.com]

Thanks! The doctor did tell me that I was going to have to play around to find the right dosage; give it a few days at 300 mgs a day, then add another 300 mgs, then another, etc. until I find a dose that happens. The side effects don't really start until 1200 mgs, he said, which is comforting, I suppose.

Even a little improvement right now is welcome.

[kateorman.livejournal.com]

Fingers, erm, crossed.

[outsdr.livejournal.com]

Results are currently promising. :D