Lyrica

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Hi !

I take Lyrica and I think it has helped me out physically so much.

I started at the end of last year, I was having so much pain that I

couldn't stand it, I thought it was going to drive me insane. I had a

constant pulse or heartbeat going thru my whole body but mostly in

my legs...it was even overshadowing my neck pain. I have a

herniation / dessication (sp?) / and degenerative disc at L5/S1

and it caused intense sciatic pain and all this crazy nerve pain in

my lower body. I feel now like someone turned a volume knob down in

all that noise that was happening and it was like my own mini (or

not so mini) miracle pill. I take about a dozen different

medications daily and I noticed this one's benifits within the first

day when they told me that it may take up to a week or so.

I give it an A++

Granted the underlying problems still persist so it isn't a cure all

pill but I am really happy that I have started taking it, wouldn't

want to not take it and go back to where I was with that nerve

pain...I have enough problems...so I couldn't tell you how it would

be to stop, unless there is a cure for me I hope not to be able to

tell you that without an equivalant.

Gotta be honest with you, there were side effects, and strange ones

with the vision being fuzzy, blurry, double vision, intensed colors

at times and it makes me even more forgetful. I'll take that over

the pain! It lessened then went away, then they increased my dose

and it came back but its gone again now.

I wish I knew about this one sooner!!

Debbie

>

> Hi,

> My dr. recommended Lyrica for my nerve pain in my calves and feet

and I

> would like to hear from people that have or are taking it. Does it

> help? have side effects? is it easy to get off of or is it another

one

> your body becomes dependent on? Thanks,

>

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I take the tramadol for break thru pain during the day. I take morphine morning

and nite. I also take motrin and aleve for pain. I am trying to get one of those

pain blockers in my back so i can start walking again. I hope to be off the pain

meds or at least most of them soon. I feel like a walking drug store.

the WV Hillbilly

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[ ] Lyrica

I have been taking Lyrica for both my fibro and my post TX neuropathy in my

legs...I started at 3 per day but it put a LOT of weight on me....( a common

side effect) went off but couldn't walk easily nor sleep at night. So am back to

the one at bedtime so I can sleep.it does work terrific! I also take

Tramadol.... ....that 3 times a day. Joanne

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Bear in mind that some, at least, of the nerve blocks can have side effects,

very much like a large dose of Prednisone. Therefore, it's good to be

prepared, to warn family that you may not be your usual self for a little bit.

Best wishes.

Harper

In a message dated 10/19/07 8:31:59 PM, reading_mother@... writes:

>

> I take the tramadol for break thru pain during the day. I take morphine

> morning and nite. I also take motrin and aleve for pain. I am trying to get

one

> of those pain blockers in my back so i can start walking again. I hope to be

> off the pain meds or at least most of them soon. I feel like a walking drug

> store.

>

> the WV Hillbilly

>

>

>

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Yeah they put me on topamax 10days ago for siezure activity and I am

talking,yelling and acting out in my sleep. My son wanted to know if I got the

woman I was yelling at last night to turn off her music. There was no music. I

think I am going nuts.lol I need to call the neurologist tomorrow.

the WV Hillbilly

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Re: [ ] Lyrica

Bear in mind that some, at least, of the nerve blocks can have side effects,

very much like a large dose of Prednisone. Therefore, it's good to be

prepared, to warn family that you may not be your usual self for a little bit.

Best wishes.

Harper

In a message dated 10/19/07 8:31:59 PM, reading_mother writes:

>

> I take the tramadol for break thru pain during the day. I take morphine

> morning and nite. I also take motrin and aleve for pain. I am trying to get

one

> of those pain blockers in my back so i can start walking again. I hope to be

> off the pain meds or at least most of them soon. I feel like a walking drug

> store.

>

> the WV Hillbilly

>

>

>

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I checked further (as I should have done right away) and found that

Lyrice/pregabaliin is chemically different from Neurontin / gabapentin.

Harper

In a message dated 10/26/07 10:08:45 AM, nancygodin19562003@...

writes:

> Hi All

>

> it has another name it is pregabalin and it is mostly

> for epalepse and they are starting very slow with this

> I was just wondering if anybody else was on it I will

> keep you all posted to see if it works and side effects

> have a great weekend all

>

> Hugs

> from Montreal

>

>

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I plan to find out if Lyrica would work better than Neurontin for

post-herpetic neuralgia. Sounds possible.

Harper

In a message dated 10/26/07 12:13:39 PM, angel34@... writes:

> I was on Lyrica for about a year. It was for the pain in my leg, It worked

> wonders for me. They use it a lot for Diabetics and Nuropathy in their feet.

> I took it 3xs a day and had no side effects.

>

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Harper, I have taken Lyrica, and it made little difference for me except take

and extra amount of my money! I used it for about 6 months, and decided that

the cost was not worth the lack of benefits for me. The Neurontin has

controlled my spinal stenosis fairly well. As long as I continue with my

exercises that I learned in Physical Therapy, I am doing OK.

All that to say, that I react to many medications in odd ways and for those who

have luck with other meds, I say, go for it! If one does not work, keep trying

another one!

Debby

Re: [ ] Re:Lyrica

I plan to find out if Lyrica would work better than Neurontin for

post-herpetic neuralgia. Sounds possible.

Harper

In a message dated 10/26/07 12:13:39 PM, angel34@... writes:

> I was on Lyrica for about a year. It was for the pain in my leg, It worked

> wonders for me. They use it a lot for Diabetics and Nuropathy in their feet.

> I took it 3xs a day and had no side effects.

>

>

>

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Hi Beth, I tried Lyric a couple months ago but did not work well for me. But as we all know, we are all different with meds. I started at 50mg at bedtime and stayed on it for about 4 or 5 days then I was told to increase it to 100mg a day; 50mg in a.m. and 50mg at night. It helped me sleep but I felt spaced out and zoned out most of the day. I then increased it to 125mg a day and this is when my problems started. I felt dizzy, spacey and could not really think straight. I ended up falling going up the stairs. It was at this point that I said forget because I live in a condo with 3 levels so I have 2 flights of stairs to go up and down all day so I could not be falling up or down the stairs.

But everyone is different. I hope it works out well for you.

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Hi I am taking Lyrics 150mg 3 times a day and it has made a better improvement i was on neurotin for over a year and that did not touch the pain. 450mg is the limit my doc will give but I still have lots of pain and my osteoarthritis in my hip, knee and hands are bad though. bethmrmn <bethmrmn@...> wrote: Hi everyone, I am on my second day of taking Lyrica and I was hopingto hear from others who are taking it- Is it helping and what is thedosage you are taking? Thanks,

Beth

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Hi - Thanks for the info~ Brecker <davidbrecker@...> wrote: Hi I am taking Lyrics 150mg 3 times a day and it has made a better improvement i was on neurotin for over a year and that did not touch the pain. 450mg is the limit my doc will give but I still have lots of pain and my osteoarthritis in my hip, knee and hands are bad though. bethmrmn <bethmrmn@...> wrote: Hi everyone, I am on my second day of taking Lyrica and I was hopingto hear from others who are taking it- Is it helping and what is thedosage you are taking? Thanks, Beth

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Beth, I hope the Lyrica helps you. I have what my rheumatologist calls multiple drug sensitivity problems. Sometimes I can start a new medicine and it will be okay for about 7 months or so and then all of a sudden, it just stops working or I have some kind of side effect from it. I also tried Cymbalta as I suffer from depression but I took it for about 2 wks and I had to stop because it made me more depressed and sad than I already am. I hate trying new meds as I always have some problem with it.

I tried to stay on each new dosage level like 5 days or so to see if was causing me any problems. Hopefully you will have better results than I did.

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I tried Lexapro also but I had a problem with that also. Good thing my neurologist always gives me samples so I don't have to get the prescription filled until I know it is okay for me to take. I have tried Lexapro, Effexor, Zoloft, Elavil and so many others

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Hi , Gosh-I hope that doesn't happen to me. My dr. is starting me on the same dosing schedule as yours did. Tonight is my last night taking 50mg @ bedtime only. Tomorrow I start 50mg in the morning and 50mg@ bedtime. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens Bethleah1964@... wrote: Hi Beth, I tried Lyric a couple months ago but did not work well for me. But as we all know, we are all different with meds. I started at 50mg at bedtime and stayed on it for about 4 or 5 days then I was told to increase it to 100mg a day; 50mg in a.m. and 50mg at night. It helped me sleep but I

felt spaced out and zoned out most of the day. I then increased it to 125mg a day and this is when my problems started. I felt dizzy, spacey and could not really think straight. I ended up falling going up the stairs. It was at this point that I said forget because I live in a condo with 3 levels so I have 2 flights of stairs to go up and down all day so I could not be falling up or down the stairs. But everyone is different. I hope it works out well for you. See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.

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I know what you mean about trying new meds. I have tried Lexapro, Cymbalta, Neurontin, Trazadone,etc. Sometimes the side effects are awful and then you get nervous about trying something else. I have a little basket on my dresser that I jokingly refer to as my"basket O' meds" but I really wish I didn't need any of them.~Beth~ leah1964@... wrote: Beth, I hope the Lyrica helps you. I have what my rheumatologist calls multiple drug sensitivity problems. Sometimes I can start a new medicine and it will be okay for about 7 months or so and then all of a sudden, it just stops working or I have some kind

of side effect from it. I also tried Cymbalta as I suffer from depression but I took it for about 2 wks and I had to stop because it made me more depressed and sad than I already am. I hate trying new meds as I always have some problem with it. I tried to stay on each new dosage level like 5 days or so to see if was causing me any problems. Hopefully you will have better results than I did. See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.

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Beth, I can relate to the med thing. I can use a med for a few months as well and then it just stops working. I think our system just develops a tolerance to them . I've been on Gabapentin (Neurontin) for several months for restless legs syndrome. It took a while to start working but when it did it helped a great deal. My legs used to keep me up almost all night sometimes. Now it's back to square one with the rls. The med is not working now either. I am on Temazepam (which I haven't heard anyone list) Gabapentin and just recently Cymbalta. Guess I just need to start something new again. I believe I have tried every sleep med out there. I am going to call a new dr. and see how that works out. Will let you guys know. Be blessed and don't give up. Shirley Godbout

Re: Lyrica

I know what you mean about trying new meds. I have tried Lexapro, Cymbalta, Neurontin, Trazadone,etc. Sometimes the side effects are awful and then you get nervous about trying something else. I have a little basket on my dresser that I jokingly refer to as my"basket O' meds" but I really wish I didn't need any of them.~Beth~ leah1964@ aol.com wrote:

Beth, I hope the Lyrica helps you. I have what my rheumatologist calls multiple drug sensitivity problems. Sometimes I can start a new medicine and it will be okay for about 7 months or so and then all of a sudden, it just stops working or I have some kind of side effect from it. I also tried Cymbalta as I suffer from depression but I took it for about 2 wks and I had to stop because it made me more depressed and sad than I already am. I hate trying new meds as I always have some problem with it.

I tried to stay on each new dosage level like 5 days or so to see if was causing me any problems. Hopefully you will have better results than I did.

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Hi Shirley, It seems like a medication roller coaster! I have had some success with Lunesta for sleep, I also take Elavil at bedtime and now the Lyrica-I sometimes think I'm a medicated mess lol!!!Shirley Godbout <prywarr@...> wrote: Beth, I can relate to the med thing. I can use a med for a few months as well and then it just stops working. I think our system just develops a tolerance to them . I've been on Gabapentin (Neurontin) for several months for restless legs syndrome. It took a while to start working but when it did it helped a great deal. My legs used to keep me up almost all night sometimes. Now it's back to

square one with the rls. The med is not working now either. I am on Temazepam (which I haven't heard anyone list) Gabapentin and just recently Cymbalta. Guess I just need to start something new again. I believe I have tried every sleep med out there. I am going to call a new dr. and see how that works out. Will let you guys know. Be blessed and don't give up. Shirley Godbout Re: Lyrica I know what you mean about trying new meds. I have tried Lexapro, Cymbalta, Neurontin, Trazadone,etc. Sometimes the side effects are awful and then you get nervous about trying something else. I have a little basket on my dresser that I jokingly refer to as my"basket O' meds" but I really wish I didn't need any of them.~Beth~ leah1964@ aol.com wrote: Beth, I hope the Lyrica helps you. I have what my rheumatologist calls multiple drug sensitivity problems. Sometimes I can start a new medicine and it will be okay for about 7 months or so and then all of a sudden, it just stops working or I have some kind of side effect from it. I also tried

Cymbalta as I suffer from depression but I took it for about 2 wks and I had to stop because it made me more depressed and sad than I already am. I hate trying new meds as I always have some problem with it. I tried to stay on each new dosage level like 5 days or so to see if was causing me any problems. Hopefully you will have better results than I did. See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with

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I am on Temazepam, Cymbalta, and Lyrica, also take Tramadol (Ultram) at night. I've been taking this combination for about 2 months and so far it's working quite well for me. First time I've been almost pain free for any length of time.

Pam

Re: Lyrica

I know what you mean about trying new meds. I have tried Lexapro, Cymbalta, Neurontin, Trazadone,etc. Sometimes the side effects are awful and then you get nervous about trying something else. I have a little basket on my dresser that I jokingly refer to as my"basket O' meds" but I really wish I didn't need any of them.~Beth~ leah1964@ aol.com wrote:

Beth, I hope the Lyrica helps you. I have what my rheumatologist calls multiple drug sensitivity problems. Sometimes I can start a new medicine and it will be okay for about 7 months or so and then all of a sudden, it just stops working or I have some kind of side effect from it. I also tried Cymbalta as I suffer from depression but I took it for about 2 wks and I had to stop because it made me more depressed and sad than I already am. I hate trying new meds as I always have some problem with it.

I tried to stay on each new dosage level like 5 days or so to see if was causing me any problems. Hopefully you will have better results than I did.

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I take 2 Ultrams 3 times a day and 2 Trazadone (at night) and nothing helps. I was suppose to be taking Gabapentin 3 times a day but it left me so loopy and also, I can't afford the $126 a month unless disability gets approved soon!

Re: Lyrica

I know what you mean about trying new meds. I have tried Lexapro, Cymbalta, Neurontin, Trazadone,etc. Sometimes the side effects are awful and then you get nervous about trying something else. I have a little basket on my dresser that I jokingly refer to as my"basket O' meds" but I really wish I didn't need any of them.~Beth~ leah1964@ aol.com wrote:

Beth, I hope the Lyrica helps you. I have what my rheumatologist calls multiple drug sensitivity problems. Sometimes I can start a new medicine and it will be okay for about 7 months or so and then all of a sudden, it just stops working or I have some kind of side effect from it. I also tried Cymbalta as I suffer from depression but I took it for about 2 wks and I had to stop because it made me more depressed and sad than I already am. I hate trying new meds as I always have some problem with it.

I tried to stay on each new dosage level like 5 days or so to see if was causing me any problems. Hopefully you will have better results than I did.

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what mg. do you take of lyrica,,,i was just put on that also and i find it

makes me feel a lot better,,i was on 75 mg. tooooo strong,got it changed to 50

mg.

2 times daily,,,,my feet do not burn any more,,thank goodness,,,,sue

jjcathcart <JJCATHCART@...> wrote:

Sandy and all. I have been on the Lyrica and it has made all the

difference in the world. I take mine before bed and I have no RLS (leg problems)

also! And by also taking Flexeril (generic) at bed time I also rarely have the

fibro insomnia. The one Lyrica at bed helps me all the next day long.BUT, I do

also take tramadol three times a day. But, the key one for me is the Lyrica.

Good luck . Joanne

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Hi Joanne,

It is working wonders for me - I think it's that best thing that's

happened for people with fibro in a long time. I didn't like the

tramadol because of the nausea. I now take one Lyrica (75 mg) in the

morning, one in the afternoon and one at bed. I find I rarely have to

take Vicodin anymore - only if I've really overdone it.

I did take a Vicodin yesterday, but that's because of the storm we

had. Figuring we'd probably lose power, and having an all electric

kitchen (UGH), I cooked up a storm (no pun intended), in the morning

just in case. We've got a generator and run the frig and microwave off

that.

My energy level is much higher, my muscles no longer hurt, the

stiffness is gone, and I actually WANT to do more things. I had

completely lost my appetite, and am now able to eat without being

nauseaous. You're right about the restless leg syndrome too - I

noticed that the first time I took Lyrica - I no longer have that

problem!

Lyrica is definitely not for everyone - some people say the side

effects weren't worth it for them. The lightheadedness for me is no

different than the tramadol or vicodin was, and the only other problem

I've had with it is blurry vision, but it's not enough to make me stop

taking it. I've only been on it a month and I'm hoping that will go

away as my body gets more used to it.

Last night was the first night I actually dreamed in years, so that

shows I'm definitely getting better and deeper sleep - yeah! It was an

extremely strange dream, but I'll take it!

Hope you got through the storm okay. We didn't lose power after all,

so we enjoyed a really nice roast beef and mashed potatoes lunch

followed by pasta with meat sauce and hot Italian sausages for dinner -

the morning spent cooking was well worth having to take a Vicodin last

night - LOL! Gotta love the slow cooker for making pasta sauce!

Take care,

Sandy C.

>

> Sandy and all. I have been on the Lyrica and it has made all the

difference in the world. I take mine before bed and I have no RLS

(leg problems) also! And by also taking Flexeril (generic) at bed time

I also rarely have the fibro insomnia. The one Lyrica at bed helps me

all the next day long.BUT, I do also take tramadol three times a day.

But, the key one for me is the Lyrica. Good luck . Joanne

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sandy, it is totally awesome that Lyrica works for you! Isn't it wonderful that

there are many different meds that we can try? As you said, one med works for

one and not for another!

Debby

[ ] Re: Lyrica

Hi Joanne,

It is working wonders for me - I think it's that best thing that's

happened for people with fibro in a long time. I didn't like the

tramadol because of the nausea. I now take one Lyrica (75 mg) in the

morning, one in the afternoon and one at bed. I find I rarely have to

take Vicodin anymore - only if I've really overdone it.

I did take a Vicodin yesterday, but that's because of the storm we

had. Figuring we'd probably lose power, and having an all electric

kitchen (UGH), I cooked up a storm (no pun intended), in the morning

just in case. We've got a generator and run the frig and microwave off

that.

My energy level is much higher, my muscles no longer hurt, the

stiffness is gone, and I actually WANT to do more things. I had

completely lost my appetite, and am now able to eat without being

nauseaous. You're right about the restless leg syndrome too - I

noticed that the first time I took Lyrica - I no longer have that

problem!

Lyrica is definitely not for everyone - some people say the side

effects weren't worth it for them. The lightheadedness for me is no

different than the tramadol or vicodin was, and the only other problem

I've had with it is blurry vision, but it's not enough to make me stop

taking it. I've only been on it a month and I'm hoping that will go

away as my body gets more used to it.

Last night was the first night I actually dreamed in years, so that

shows I'm definitely getting better and deeper sleep - yeah! It was an

extremely strange dream, but I'll take it!

Hope you got through the storm okay. We didn't lose power after all,

so we enjoyed a really nice roast beef and mashed potatoes lunch

followed by pasta with meat sauce and hot Italian sausages for dinner -

the morning spent cooking was well worth having to take a Vicodin last

night - LOL! Gotta love the slow cooker for making pasta sauce!

Take care,

Sandy C.

>

> Sandy and all. I have been on the Lyrica and it has made all the

difference in the world. I take mine before bed and I have no RLS

(leg problems) also! And by also taking Flexeril (generic) at bed time

I also rarely have the fibro insomnia. The one Lyrica at bed helps me

all the next day long.BUT, I do also take tramadol three times a day.

But, the key one for me is the Lyrica. Good luck . Joanne

>

>

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Hi

I was wondering what dose do you all take

with the Lyrica I take 100 mg before bed time

and it does not seem to be working for me

also what other meds do you take and what dose

for fybro

Thanks

in Montreal

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Hi ,

I only take the Lyrica for fibro now. I take a total of 225 mg per

day - 75 mg three times a day. You can go up to 300 mg a day I

believe, but you'd have to check that with your doctor.

Take care,

Sandy C.

>

> Hi

>

> I was wondering what dose do you all take

> with the Lyrica I take 100 mg before bed time

> and it does not seem to be working for me

> also what other meds do you take and what dose

> for fybro

>

> Thanks

> in Montreal

>

> ps

>

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I'm not sure about the side effects, but Neurontin is a commonly prescribed nerve pain reliever. Just a suggestion to check on. I have heard that Lyrica can do liver damage but I am not sure about all the pros & cons. My husband has severe nerve pain due to 2 car accidents and his sister is a CRNP for the Pain Center in Tuscaloosa, AL and this is the medication she has recommended for the nerve endings. The best of luck.Mark and Lorna <markandlorna@...> wrote: Hi,Is anyone taking Lyrica for nerve damage they have as a result of

ac/toma operation?The side effects look pretty bad.Any feedback would be appreciated or any suggestions of any otherpain killers that help with nerve damage pain.Thanks,Lorna )

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Thanks Sandy

I went back to my Rhumy and he gave me 225 mg

Thanks

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