ibromyalgia
"Pretty much saved my life. 13 years ago fibromyalgia symptoms (severe pain especially legs and shoulders), started. My father was taking high doses of gabapentin for chronic guillaune barre. He urged me to try it--and it was the first real sleep I had in months!

My rheumatologist had me on 1600mg. 3x, gradually lowered to 1600 mg. 2x.

Studies at Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins show very few (and very mild) side effects, even at high doses.

The only problem I have is if I forget to take them. Then I get flu like symptoms.

I was able to continue my career (elementary school teacher) with no problems. Retired this year age 66 and very active.

BTW my memory seems better than most friends my age."