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What Causes Pain In The Hands And Fingers While On Gabapentin?

I am on gabapentin, prescribed by my neurologist, and on the bottle it says diabetic nerve pain. was asked if I had diabetes and told him no. But have discomfort in hands, fingers etc., tingling and sharp pains at times, I am a farmer and did a lot of baling, lifting, and many other aspects of farming.
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Gabapentin is effective for all kind of neuropathic pain and not only for diabetic neuropathy.

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What Causes Pain In The Hands And Fingers While On Gabapentin?

Hi, Gabapentin is effective for all kind of neuropathic pain and not only for diabetic neuropathy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.