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Can gabapentin help with muscle pain?
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Yes,for fibro-: myalgia muscle pain,gabapentin often helps. It may help in certain other types of muscle pain,but prob not your average sprain.
Answered 5/28/2016
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Role of meds: The gabapentin does not cure any illness but may decrease intensity of pain generated by peripheral or central nerve disorder. Typically has minimal effect on musculo-ligamentous pain, and really is not helpful in presence of muscle disease. Muscle relaxants seem to work better.
Answered 5/28/2016
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