His and Her Health

I had a vestibulectomy in Mid-October 08 for constant itching and burning. (no pain with sitting, intercourse, etc.) I could not wear pants at all. PRIOR to surgery I controlled the symptoms with Gabapentin. Although I hated the slightly drugged feeling, it worked with just the right dosage. Occasionally, I felt ALL OVER itching...head to toe. -No rash - Not the same exact place - Just very random. It almost resembles a reaction to morphine after surgery, that I experienced many years ago. (Mainly on the nose, eyes, eyebrows, groin and scalp)
(Also extremely blood shot eyes.)
Since surgery, Dr. still prescribed medicine. I am almost convinced that it is the cause of any lingering itching, etc. I am still feeling the all over itch. (which does include nasal area, eyes and groin area.) I am very slowly tapering the medicine on my own. Still itchy, but not so much vaginal. YAY!
I plan to be completely off of med. in the next two days.

Has anyone had a similar experience?
Could this be withdrawl symptoms when too much time passes between dose? Could this be allergy to drug?


PS
I have researched this drug, and am alarmed to find that not only is it prescribed for epilepsy, but also for bi-polar and other similar mental health conditions. A new warning regarding suicide will be issued Jan. 31, 2009.

Jana,why don't you contact your doctor and tell him/her of your concern about the warnings on your medicine.Or you could speak to the nurse and ask about the overall itching and whatever else is bothering you. Congratulations on your surgery we hope you have a wonderful recovery.

perhaps you've overdosed