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Old 07-17-2014, 08:07 AM
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In 2003 I had terrible pain in my hands and I couldn't sleep unless I sat upright in bed. After a neurology test I had severe carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands and I had two surgeries which relieved all the pain.

Two years later I had the same pain in my legs. After a similar neurology test on my legs they said I had diabetic neuropathy but unfortunately there is no surgery for that condition. I started taking a drug called Neurontin or the generic name Gapentin morning and night and I've never had the pain since.