Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Congrats on not smoking! I know how hard it is... I quit four years ago and everytime I get a new symptom I still think of how nice it would be to have a cigerette. Then I remember how nice it will be not to add lung cancer into the mix... Keep up the good work, its not easy, but its worth your life! I can't believe you take 400mg of Lyrica... Wow! I have been given 50mg a day... I can't imagine 400.. Best of luck on not smoking... You can do it! Bonnie -- In , " Phyllis " <mammap@...> wrote: > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up to 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I didn't take it a couple of nights and had a horrible time trying to sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much sleep is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but the rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much more important to get to the place where I feel better and then I can evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less than 10 lbs. But I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while the drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling better and think wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I run out and wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do make. > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in 5 weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say that. > > Phyllis > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Congratulations on quitting smoking, Phyllis! Not an MD > [ ] Lyrica update > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up to 400 mg a day. > So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I didn't take it a couple of nights and had a > horrible time trying to sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much > sleep is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but the rheumy told me > to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much more important to get to the place > where I feel better and then I can evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less > than 10 lbs. But I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while the drugstore ordered it. > Funny how I get to feeling better and think wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these > drugs. Then I run out and wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do > make. > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in 5 weeks and 6 days! > lolol That feels great to say that. > > Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Phyllis, it's wonderful to read how successful Lyrica is for you! And congratulations on quitting smoking, as a smoker I know first-hand how tough that is and you have my full admiration for accomplishing something so difficult!! Judy Phyllis shared: Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up to 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I didn't take it a couple of nights and had a horrible time trying to sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much sleep is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but the rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much more important to get to the place where I feel better and then I can evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less than 10 lbs. But I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while the drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling better and think wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I run out and wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do make. On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in 5 weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say that. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Well, I apologize. lol It's not 400 mg of Lyrica. It's 50 mg 4 times a day, changed to 100 mg twice a day. So it's really only 200 mg a day. After I read your email I thought, huh? And went and checked my bottle. lol Chalk it up to writing before coffee. And thanks on the smoking! It's the hardest thing I've ever done. But I'm determined. Phyllis [ ] Re: Lyrica update Congrats on not smoking! I know how hard it is... I quit four years ago and everytime I get a new symptom I still think of how nice it would be to have a cigerette. Then I remember how nice it will be not to add lung cancer into the mix... Keep up the good work, its not easy, but its worth your life! I can't believe you take 400mg of Lyrica... Wow! I have been given 50mg a day... I can't imagine 400.. Best of luck on not smoking... You can do it! Bonnie -- In , " Phyllis " <mammap@...> wrote: > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up to 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I didn't take it a couple of nights and had a horrible time trying to sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much sleep is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but the rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much more important to get to the place where I feel better and then I can evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less than 10 lbs. But I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while the drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling better and think wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I run out and wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do make. > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in 5 weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say that. > > Phyllis > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Thank you so very much. I've said before, it's the hardest thing I've ever done. I'm having to CHOOSE every day not to smoke. Phyllis [ ] Lyrica update > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up to 400 mg a day. > So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I didn't take it a couple of nights and had a > horrible time trying to sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much > sleep is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but the rheumy told me > to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much more important to get to the place > where I feel better and then I can evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less > than 10 lbs. But I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while the drugstore ordered it. > Funny how I get to feeling better and think wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these > drugs. Then I run out and wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do > make. > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in 5 weeks and 6 days! > lolol That feels great to say that. > > Phyllis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.0/1342 - Release Date: 3/25/2008 10:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Phyllis, Congrads on quitting smoking. I am on Lyrica too and I have found some relief. I have gained 15lbs in just a little over a month. I am waiting to hear back from my rheumy on that. I have a huge family history of HBP and diabetits and I want to avoid them at all costs. If a side effect is weight gain, it is a given that I will gain weight. I gained about 25 lbs when I was on high does of predisone, another 15 when I was on zyprexa for my bi-polar and now another 15 on lyrica. I am soo glad to hear that lyrica is working for you. > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up to 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I didn't take it a couple of nights and had a horrible time trying to sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much sleep is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but the rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much more important to get to the place where I feel better and then I can evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less than 10 lbs. But I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while the drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling better and think wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I run out and wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do make. > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in 5 weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say that. > > Phyllis > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi , My rheumy told me it is much more important to treat the illnesses, get them stable and worry about the weight then. I admit the weight is bothering me, and I'm not using what he said as an excuse or anything, but it is really good advice I think. There is a really good chance of bumping the Lyrica dosage down with time. Your family sounds a bit like my family, if a med can cause a weight gain, I guarantee it will be here in East TN. lol I understand about the BP meds also. Bipolar runs strong in my family, my daughter, my grandson, my sister, my dad. That almost sounds like a line from Star Wars, just substitute the force, for Bipolar. ha ha Dumb joke, but I thought it so I wrote it. Zyprexa was a dream medication for my family. But it does cause weight gain in alot of cases. What meds do you take now? If you don't mind sharing that info. If it's personal, please know that is ok. Phyllis [ ] Re: Lyrica update Phyllis, Congrads on quitting smoking. I am on Lyrica too and I have found some relief. I have gained 15lbs in just a little over a month. I am waiting to hear back from my rheumy on that. I have a huge family history of HBP and diabetits and I want to avoid them at all costs. If a side effect is weight gain, it is a given that I will gain weight. I gained about 25 lbs when I was on high does of predisone, another 15 when I was on zyprexa for my bi-polar and now another 15 on lyrica. I am soo glad to hear that lyrica is working for you. > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up to 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I didn't take it a couple of nights and had a horrible time trying to sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much sleep is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but the rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much more important to get to the place where I feel better and then I can evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less than 10 lbs. But I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while the drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling better and think wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I run out and wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do make. > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in 5 weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say that. > > Phyllis > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 LOL, the bipolar is strong with this one! Judy Phyllis wrote: There is a really good chance of bumping the Lyrica dosage down with time. Your family sounds a bit like my family, if a med can cause a weight gain, I guarantee it will be here in East TN. lol I understand about the BP meds also. Bipolar runs strong in my family, my daughter, my grandson, my sister, my dad. That almost sounds like a line from Star Wars, just substitute the force, for Bipolar. ha ha Dumb joke, but I thought it so I wrote it. ,_._,__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Phyllis, Let's see, (excuse the miss spellings) I take plaquinel, diclofenic, sulfasalazine for RA, lyrica for fibromyalgia, geodon for bi-polar, anitriptyline and citalopram for depression, vicodin for pain (I have a hernia), and lorazapan for PTSD, anxiety. Almost 2 years ago, I had a minor laparoscopic surgery done where my bowel was puntured. I went septic and I was in a coma for a month and another 5 months recovering from the sepsis. That is why I have PTSD, anxiety, and the hernia. Just a little back info on my situation. My doctors thought I just suffered from depression for the longest time until I saw a new therapist to help me w/ my PTSD and she said I might be bi-polar. I started on bi-polar medications and I saw the difference right away. I don't know if it runs in my family because certain things are never discussed. My family has a hard time understanding the differnece between RA and OA. So they don't know how I have RA or bi-polar. I have a call in to my rheumy (out of town until Friday) so I am just waiting to hear back from her to see if I should stay on lyrica. I would hate to discontinue it because I am finding relief. When I started taking it, I watched my diet, reduced my portions, excerise everyday (regardless of the pain) for 30-40 min...I still gained weight. I am already scared of having any further surgeries, the last thing I want is to have gastric bypass from the weight gain from certain medications I have taken over the years. I am afraid if I continue to take lyrica, I would become a gastric bypass patient soon. I take 150mg bid...I didn't notice a difference until I started the higher dose. All I can do is wait and see what my rheumy has to say. > > > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up to > 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I > didn't take it a couple of nights and had a horrible time trying to > sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much sleep > is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but the > rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much > more important to get to the place where I feel better and then I can > evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less than 10 lbs. But > I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. > > > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while the > drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling better and think > wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I run out and > wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do make. > > > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in 5 > weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say that. > > > > Phyllis > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 lol too funny! Phyllis Re: [ ] Re: Lyrica update LOL, the bipolar is strong with this one! Judy Phyllis wrote: There is a really good chance of bumping the Lyrica dosage down with time. Your family sounds a bit like my family, if a med can cause a weight gain, I guarantee it will be here in East TN. lol I understand about the BP meds also. Bipolar runs strong in my family, my daughter, my grandson, my sister, my dad. That almost sounds like a line from Star Wars, just substitute the force, for Bipolar. ha ha Dumb joke, but I thought it so I wrote it. ,_._,__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi , Sounds like you have been through the ringer! With meds, and with medical issues. I'm sorry you have had such a rough time and it sounds like you don't have much family support which makes everything more difficult. I hate to see you have to stop a medication that has helped you though. Perhaps the doc will recommend you bump the lyrica back a bit. Everyone is different and you may be able to find a dosage that gives you the relief you need without too many side effects. I know I have to be careful about suggesting things. My grandson lives with dh and me and he is bipolar. I'm really careful about his medications but I also know that sometimes, meds can be tweaked just a bit to be more effective for the individual. I'm NOT saying to ever do this without a doctor's ok though and you are doing the right thing by putting in a call to your doctor. Hopefully, you will get some good information on Friday! Phyllis [ ] Re: Lyrica update Phyllis, Let's see, (excuse the miss spellings) I take plaquinel, diclofenic, sulfasalazine for RA, lyrica for fibromyalgia, geodon for bi-polar, anitriptyline and citalopram for depression, vicodin for pain (I have a hernia), and lorazapan for PTSD, anxiety. Almost 2 years ago, I had a minor laparoscopic surgery done where my bowel was puntured. I went septic and I was in a coma for a month and another 5 months recovering from the sepsis. That is why I have PTSD, anxiety, and the hernia. Just a little back info on my situation. My doctors thought I just suffered from depression for the longest time until I saw a new therapist to help me w/ my PTSD and she said I might be bi-polar. I started on bi-polar medications and I saw the difference right away. I don't know if it runs in my family because certain things are never discussed. My family has a hard time understanding the differnece between RA and OA. So they don't know how I have RA or bi-polar. I have a call in to my rheumy (out of town until Friday) so I am just waiting to hear back from her to see if I should stay on lyrica. I would hate to discontinue it because I am finding relief. When I started taking it, I watched my diet, reduced my portions, excerise everyday (regardless of the pain) for 30-40 min...I still gained weight. I am already scared of having any further surgeries, the last thing I want is to have gastric bypass from the weight gain from certain medications I have taken over the years. I am afraid if I continue to take lyrica, I would become a gastric bypass patient soon. I take 150mg bid...I didn't notice a difference until I started the higher dose. All I can do is wait and see what my rheumy has to say. > > > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up to > 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I > didn't take it a couple of nights and had a horrible time trying to > sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much sleep > is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but the > rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much > more important to get to the place where I feel better and then I can > evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less than 10 lbs. But > I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. > > > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while the > drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling better and think > wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I run out and > wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do make. > > > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in 5 > weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say that. > > > > Phyllis > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Phyllis, My husband is really supportive, I have him, this web board, and one of my really good friends has lupus and we are eachothers support system. I am lucky in that regard and I am lucky to be alive. Most people don't live through sepsis. I have a great team of doctors who see me as a puzzle to solve at times. I will let you know what my rheumy says when she calls me back. > > > > > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and have worked up > to > > 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is helping! I > > didn't take it a couple of nights and had a horrible time trying > to > > sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just shows how much > sleep > > is a part of all of this. I don't care for the weight gain but > the > > rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. That it is much > > more important to get to the place where I feel better and then I > can > > evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less than 10 lbs. But > > I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a lot. > > > > > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for about a week while > the > > drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling better and think > > wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I run out and > > wham! I realize just how much a difference they really do make. > > > > > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched a cigarette in > 5 > > weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say that. > > > > > > Phyllis > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 - I take 900 mg. of Lyrica for fibro. It still is not working. I take loritabs for pain. I too take Geodon for bi-polar, Cymbalta for depression. Geodon has been wonderful for me. I finally got the pain meds approved where I'm living and am pain free for the first time in 5 months. God Bless, Chris --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I was taken off Lyrica by my rheumatologist for a simple 10 pound weight gain due to the fact that it is very bad for pain, and bilateral joint knee effusions. In some cases, people are able to lose the weight they gained taking the med, in other cases, they were not. My doctor didn't want to take that chance, and I am fine with that since my main issues that seem to be more severe lately is the RA instead of my FMS. --- Phyllis <mammap@...> wrote: > Hi , > > My rheumy told me it is much more important to treat > the illnesses, get them stable and worry about the > weight then. I admit the weight is bothering me, > and I'm not using what he said as an excuse or > anything, but it is really good advice I think. > > There is a really good chance of bumping the Lyrica > dosage down with time. Your family sounds a bit like > my family, if a med can cause a weight gain, I > guarantee it will be here in East TN. lol I > understand about the BP meds also. Bipolar runs > strong in my family, my daughter, my grandson, my > sister, my dad. That almost sounds like a line from > Star Wars, just substitute the force, for Bipolar. > ha ha Dumb joke, but I thought it so I wrote it. > > Zyprexa was a dream medication for my family. But > it does cause weight gain in alot of cases. What > meds do you take now? If you don't mind sharing > that info. If it's personal, please know that is > ok. > > Phyllis > > > [ ] Re: Lyrica update > > > Phyllis, > > Congrads on quitting smoking. I am on Lyrica too > and I have found > some relief. I have gained 15lbs in just a little > over a month. I > am waiting to hear back from my rheumy on that. I > have a huge family > history of HBP and diabetits and I want to avoid > them at all costs. > If a side effect is weight gain, it is a given > that I will gain > weight. I gained about 25 lbs when I was on high > does of predisone, > another 15 when I was on zyprexa for my bi-polar > and now another 15 > on lyrica. I am soo glad to hear that lyrica is > working for you. > > > > > > > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and > have worked up to > 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is > helping! I > didn't take it a couple of nights and had a > horrible time trying to > sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just > shows how much sleep > is a part of all of this. I don't care for the > weight gain but the > rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. > That it is much > more important to get to the place where I feel > better and then I can > evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less > than 10 lbs. But > I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a > lot. > > > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for > about a week while the > drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling > better and think > wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I > run out and > wham! I realize just how much a difference they > really do make. > > > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched > a cigarette in 5 > weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say > that. > > > > Phyllis > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.0/1344 - > Release Date: 3/26/2008 8:52 AM > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Phyllis, I have had 2 knee surgeries (both on my left knee). I still haven't been able to loose the weight I have gained when I was on predisone 7 years ago. Some people loose the weight, when they go off the medication. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. I just I will just wait and see. > > > > > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and > > have worked up to > > 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is > > helping! I > > didn't take it a couple of nights and had a > > horrible time trying to > > sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just > > shows how much sleep > > is a part of all of this. I don't care for the > > weight gain but the > > rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. > > That it is much > > more important to get to the place where I feel > > better and then I can > > evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less > > than 10 lbs. But > > I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a > > lot. > > > > > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for > > about a week while the > > drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling > > better and think > > wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I > > run out and > > wham! I realize just how much a difference they > > really do make. > > > > > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched > > a cigarette in 5 > > weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say > > that. > > > > > > Phyllis > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG. > > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.0/1344 - > > Release Date: 3/26/2008 8:52 AM > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 hi nicole,DONT WORRY u are not the only one with the weight PROBLEM.. i TOO have the same issues. i have been on pred.for a LONG time & im just now being cut to 4mg.daily. i have seen NO results,ughhh it MAKES me SICK!!!!! yes it is BAD for those who have severe ra... LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO WORRY ABOUT THE LIL THINGS,so keep LIVING as if it is your LAST!!! god bless,melyndamelyndagamez@... 3/26/08 10:12p.m. [ ] Re: Lyrica update Phyllis, I have had 2 knee surgeries (both on my left knee). I still haven't been able to loose the weight I have gained when I was on predisone 7 years ago. Some people loose the weight, when they go off the medication. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. I just I will just wait and see. > > > > > > Well, I've been on Lyrica several weeks now and > > have worked up to > > 400 mg a day. So far, I can really tell that it is > > helping! I > > didn't take it a couple of nights and had a > > horrible time trying to > > sleep and felt like ick the next mornings. Just > > shows how much sleep > > is a part of all of this. I don't care for the > > weight gain but the > > rheumy told me to quit worrying about the weight. > > That it is much > > more important to get to the place where I feel > > better and then I can > > evaluate the weight then. Not a huge gain, less > > than 10 lbs. But > > I'm only 5'2 " and every little bit feels like a > > lot. > > > > > > I also ran out of Enbrel and was off it for > > about a week while the > > drugstore ordered it. Funny how I get to feeling > > better and think > > wow, maybe I can quit/cut down these drugs. Then I > > run out and > > wham! I realize just how much a difference they > > really do make. > > > > > > On a side note, I haven't smoked or even touched > > a cigarette in 5 > > weeks and 6 days! lolol That feels great to say > > that. > > > > > > Phyllis > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG. > > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.0/1344 - > > Release Date: 3/26/2008 8:52 AM > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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