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My dad has terminal cancer & since he received alt. treatment in nc, no one in ohio will prescribe the gabapentin he needs for the severely debilitating nerve damage he has in his leg. what can we do?
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Talk with doctors: I'm very sorry to hear of these difficulties. Your father may benefit from working with a palliative care physician: http://www.Palliativedoctors.Org/ these doctors are trained to assist people like your father. Also you can ask his nc doctors to prescribe the medicines he needs -- & also to have a phone conference with his ohio doctors for continuity of care.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Neurontin (gabapentin): Sorry to hear about your dad. I would recommend contacting his physician in nc, explain the situation, & ask if they could prescribe the Neurontin (gabapentin) or contact the doctor in ohio directly. Good luck to you.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Alternatives: You could ask them to prescribe pregabalin, or a tricyclics both work for neuropathy. The quickest way to get him help would be to contact hospice.
Answered 5/6/2016
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