peripheral neuropathy
"I am an 82 year old, non-diabetic.  I have been taking Gabapentin (and other drugs) for peripheral neuropathy since September 1997 - 30 YEARS..  I am now addicted to it, thanks in most part to the VA's "Healthcare System".  I've been taking 900 mgs three times a day which frequently does little to no good.   Several times a week, I am awake for more than 36 hours straight because of the severe shooting pain; and now have uncontrollable seizures in my right leg and numbness in both feet and ankles.  The VA doctor wants MY permission to increase the dosage to the maximum of 1200 mgs three times a day.  No Thanks!"