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A member asked:

Can a person with mild crps go into remission(i was having symptoms in oct. doc put meon gabapentin) i stopped having pain. i'm off & burning is back?

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Gabapentin: Stopped the perception of pain, after stopping the medication, the perception of pain returned.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2014

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: You are a success! good luck and hope the crps stays away.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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Dr. Seth Zeidman answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Yes: The Gabapentin will relieve your symptoms of crps but will not cure it. When you stop Gabapentin the pain and burning will come back.

Dr Pappas and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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