Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 To: All who may be interested . hi, I'm new to a computer and a support group. LYRICA--prescribed by pain specalist tried it for a week & 1/2. Did not help me w/ the pain, began wheezing, more tired, swollen ankles & feet AND GAINED 7 LBS. Don't need more wt. on my hurting body. Am seeing a Rheum. this PM. Hope to get some pain relief from her. I'm 55 WMF . Have delt w/ fibro/cfs since teenager. As I get older I have several medical issues, pretty much related to fibro. RLS.,jaw pain/earache,hypothroid,sciatica,planter facitis, ^ chol.,tri.,LDL., insomnia,night sweats,obesity, MVP/angina, GERD, IBS,depression from chronic pain, and can I say loudly enough the constant throbbing acheing uncontrolled pain. I have a great hubby (just retired),3grown kids, and pressently to beautiful granbabies!!!! Have to leave for DR. appt. Say a prayer for success. I'll write again. Sincerely, NANA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I'm afraid to start it. If the drug is supposed to be so good then how come all you ever hear is bad affects it has on ppl? I have enough problems i don't need my kidneys having problems too. Thank you roxanne for your concern. Maybe i shouldn't start taking it then. laurie > > > Laurie, > ] I was on Lyrica over a year and had horrible swelling. My kidneys began > to be affected and that was the first medication they took away from me. So > be sure and watch closely for side affects. I personally had NO help with > energy or sleeping. In fact I was having problems with being more lethargic than > normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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