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Burping and Gabapentin

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#1

Hi everyone

I have upped Gabapentin to 1200 per day for my hug and it is really helping the hug but since I have upped the dose I have been suffering with terrible burping and indigestion which is eased after burping. Not nice for me or people around me. Christmas day is gonna be fun!!!

I know this is a side effect of Gabapentin but I just wondered what is the best to ease this burping and indigestion. I am taking indigestion tabs from the chemist at the mo but think I will mention it to my GP.

Have a lovely day.

Shazzie xx.

#2

Thanks Jen. It’s horrible isn’t it? Sorry you are suffering too. Hope your bp has settled.

Also Gabapentin makes hair grow where I have never had hair. I have never used so much hair removing cream. My self esteem has definitely gone to pot. Farting and belching and a nice moustache coming on well too. At least we can laugh eh?

Thanks for the tip on coke (and rum).

Shazzie xx

#3

It’s a good idea to mention it to your gp Shazzie. In the meantime, you could try sipping some fennel tea or chewing a teaspoon of fennel seeds. Fennel is good for indigestion so may help.

xx

#4

Thanks Shazzie for making me laugh out loud in the office.

I’m on Gabapentin and my insides gurgle almost constantly - will also have to have a word with the GP - charcoal tablets next on the list for me I think.

#5

You are very welcome Theresa.

I have to get up from my seat in a moment so hubby and myself are bracing ourselves for the big push!!!

Thanks Noreen. I have made an appt with my GP for a chat. Not looking forward to sitting in the waiting room though because of the noises.

Shazziexx

#6

Oh no - I thought this was a Ms thing, not related to meds, only take painkillers and dmds, suffered for years with the burping thing esp. Coke, grapes & cucumber work to shift indigestion & make me burp for England!!! Did someone mention a burping competition? Can make walls & floors vibrate!!!