Re: Doctor Visit Update-Robin

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Robin,

I just got diagnosed with stenosis too. I've had it for years though in the

Thoracic region and probably in lumbar too(getting MRI next week). The only

thing that helps the nerve pain associated with it for me is Lidoderm patches

and Lyrica. I can't tolerate the Lyrica though and had to stop it. Pain meds

take the edge off. And Zanaflex helps with my muscle spasms and pain. I'm going

to start PT soon too. Everyone is different, what helps me might not help

someone else.

Hope you get some relief.

Caitlin

aikiwalk wrote:What is other's experience with stenosis?

Is it stable with medications

treating the symptoms? I was told that the surgery to fix this type of

problem was far to risky for what my symptoms are now and that he would not

consider it.

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MODERATOR'S NOTE: Whenever anyone wants to know the potential side effects of a

medication, just go to that medication's website - usually the URL is the

medication's name. In this case: www.lyrica.com All the patient information

will be available there. In addition, you can consult the Physician's Desk

Reference online: www.pdrhealth.com or MedlinePlus - www.medlineplus.gov

These are both reputable sources of information.

Caitlin,

Could you tell me what the side effects were for Lyrica? I am thinking

of asking for it and would like to have an idea before taking it.

Thank you.

Tym

Caitlin Kennedy wrote:

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I can't tolerate the Lyrica though and had to stop it.

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Hello Again,

Everyone has different side effects so you might want to look them over on

Lyrica website and see. Lyrica is specifically for nerve related pain and Fibro

pain (did not help fibro pain for me), but Vicoden (hydrocodone) is for pain in

general.

As we all know, nerve pain isn't like " normal " pain, it tends to be much worse

and usually pain meds don't work as well as nerve pain meds (most nerve pain

meds are actually anti-seizure meds). I was actually using them together

(hydrocodone and Lyrica) and it did help the pain more using both.

You can also search the CP archives and there are a lot of threads and

discussion about Lyrica so you can get a general idea of the good and the bad

effects people have had with it.

Caitlin

Moderator

miracles28 wrote:Could you tell me what the side

effects were for Lyrica? I am thinking

of asking for it and would like to have an idea before taking it.

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