Lyrica

[Guest guest]

I take Neurontin and although it's not as good as Lyrica for the pain, it's acceptable. I don't have side effects with Neurontin.

Pam

Lyrica

Hello Everyone!!!I have been wondering if anyone has had any luck with Neurontin? The Lyrica worked well but the weight gain! whew! 10 lbs a month? ANy help would be appreciated!

[Guest guest]

I've tried it and could not tolerate it but I also could not tolerate Lyrica. I absolutely couldn't function with the Lyrica and the Neurontin, has been quite some time ago and can't recall what it made me feel like, most likely a zombie like effect, which seems to be most of the effects of the meds that I couldn't tolerate. Hugs H

From: teresa.mermis <teresa.mermis@...>Subject: Lyricadominie Date: Friday, November 14, 2008, 11:01 AM

Hello Everyone!!!I have been wondering if anyone has had any luck with Neurontin? The Lyrica worked well but the weight gain! whew! 10 lbs a month? ANy help would be appreciated!

[Guest guest]

I was just started on Lyrica this week and have already noticed a difference in my pain levels and with rain/snow and a 45 degree drop in temperatures between today and tomorrow night, I would normally be feeling as if I'd been hit by a truck. Actually I don't feel too badly. The weight gain (when and if it happens) is due to the CNS action of this medication. My only recommendation, as a RN, is to get as much exercise/activity as your body will allow and watch the caloric intake as the holidays arrive. Best of luck!!!

The true art of life is sensation;to feel, even if in pain.~~~Lord Byron~~~

gentle hugs, Pat

[Guest guest]

I tried Lyrica. Nothing. No help at all. I was really bummed. Got

my hopes up. But something different works for everyone.

Susie

>

> Hello Everyone!!!

>

> I have been wondering if anyone has had any luck with

> Neurontin? The Lyrica worked well but the weight gain! whew! 10 lbs

a

> month? ANy help would be appreciated!

>

[Guest guest]

Re: LYRICA

I have been on Cymbalta since it came out and was recently started on Lyrica as well. After over twenty years of suffering, there has been nothing to compare to these two medications used together that has helped me. I feel so much better now. I was ready to file for disability after two medical leaves of absence. Next week I intend to ask my MDs to release me to return to work. Give one or both of these a try. I am thrilled with my personal results!!!!!!!!!

gentle hugs,MP

[Guest guest]

I disagree completely. Drs will say anything, especially when they are faced with a problem they are unfamiliar with and dont know how to fix. They will oh yea try this, and when that doesnt work theyll put a possitive spin on it and write you a new perscription. You are the only one that should decide what to try or not try.

Im new to here too, and Im having a lot of trouble adjusting to this horrible situation. As all of you Im sure have done, Ive seen a million drs and finally stumbled across the firbo and fatigue center. Ive been getting weekly IVs for about a month now, they actually do help a little bit, and I stress, a little bit.. its not a miraculous cure, but it is a positive light for now.. they gave me a ton of supplements too and hormones, but Ive only started a couple so far and dont know if they will help or not, but if you are interested I will definitely keep you posted.

I am also traveling to Belgium on thursday (terrified to be on such a long flight) to see a dr in Brussesls, Dr. Kenny Meirleir. Supposedly he is one of the top guys in europe for CFS/ME.. I sure hope he can help.

Anyway, the drs at the http://fibroandfatigue.com/ do know about this stuff and if you have the money (390$ for the first dr visit) it may be worth your time, if nothing else they at least understand your pain and wont waste your time. If you want more information Ill be happy to tell you my experience so far.

From: Rizzo-Harrell <bookie0415@...>dominie Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 7:10:04 PMSubject: Re: lyrica

If your doctor states to try it, then do, it may just work for you. It didn't for me and I did get the side effects and stopped taking it. The dizzyness for me was horrible, but I suffer from vertigo badly anyway. Good luck

From: kmtrs1@... <kmtrs1@...>Subject: Re: lyricadominie@groups .comDate: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 7:02 PM

I have a prescription but have been loathe to start it. I don't understand the weight gain. Is it because it makes one hungrier? I understand the dizziness is VERY common along with "feeling drunk." S. lyrica

Everyone,I need your help, I'm sure you have had discussions on this already but i hve not found them. I have been taking Lyrica for 4 months, 75mg, 2x's a day. I haven't notced any change in pain, however I have gained 10lbs. and my equilibrium is WAY off. walking down stairs is interesting to say the least. Have any of you had success with Lyrica? AM I not taking a high enough dose? Any feedback would be appreciated as im considering weaning myself off. The weight is something I do not need! Thank you in advance,

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[Guest guest]

I take neurontin 600mg at bedtime. It helps with my pain along with my restless leg and peripherial neuropathy. Also helps to put me to sleep and keep me there. Sandie -- Lyrica Hello Everyone!!! I have been wondering if anyone has had any luck with Neurontin? The Lyrica worked well but the weight gain! whew! 10 lbs a month? ANy help would be appreciated! ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I take 1200 mg a day..I weigh 160 lbs...I think you can take more. Depending on what your DR wants..dominie From: MEMOMMY1947@...Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:33:19 -0500Subject: Re: Lyrica

I take neurontin 600mg at bedtime. It helps with my pain along with my restless leg and peripherial neuropathy. Also helps to put me to sleep and keep me there. Sandie -- Lyrica Hello Everyone!!! I have been wondering if anyone has had any luck with Neurontin? The Lyrica worked well but the weight gain! whew! 10 lbs a month? ANy help would be appreciated! ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Re:lyrica

I was on neurontin for about two years with side effects of sleeping

often, falling, wobbly, etc. then when I was put on lyrica and stopped

neurontin cold turkey, and in so much pain the first night. The Dr.

himself called me himself the next morning and told me that I should

take both at the same time and gave me instructions as to quitting the

neurontin. I did have sleepiness at first but not if I kept busy. For

myself I would never recommend just stopping the neuronin. I have

neuropathy in my feet and idiopathic in nature or failed back surgey.

Not sure but it has been at least seven years. The lyrica gives me

the most relief. Lois

On 7/21/09, <damgalnuna@...> wrote:

> My doctor just recommended I switch to Lyrica from Neurontin (which wasn't

> helping much). He told me I could stop the Neurontin immediately, since the

> Lyrica works in a similar fashion, and thus tapering the Neurontin isn't

> necessary. This makes me nervous, since about ten years ago I stopped

> Neurontin suddently, and got very sick. But I wasn't replacing it with

> anything else at that time. He said I could taper it and take the Lyrica at

> the same time if I wanted, though. Has anyone had any experience with this.

>

> Also, is Lyrica typically effective for neuropathic pain caused by lumbar

> herniated discs? Any side effects I need to worry about? (I've read the

> list of side effects on the prescription information, and it is long, and

> doesn't give me an indication of which are common and which are rare.)

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Pamela.... my doctor put me on Neurontin but it really messed

me up in the head. Vicodin doesn't do a thing for me so I

stopped taking that.

Then he put me on Lyrica and it really

helped with the nerve pain. I still have numbness, tingling,

and loss of use of my right arm and hand but the Lyrica

took the edge off the burning pain.

ine

Lyrica

Yesterday I saw my pain mgmt. doctor and he is suggesting Lyrica as a possible

med. because I also have neuropathy in the feet and ankles. It is my

understanding that Lyrica is prescribed mostly for fibromyalgia and clinical

depression, neither of which I have. The stuff also seems to have a myriad of

side effects and can be quite addicting.

Other than this he is having me take Hydrocodone, Vitamin D and Mobic. It is

the Lyrica that is throwing me for a loop.

He also suggested Neurontin but that is out of the question. They gave that

to my poor mother for her diabetic neuropathy and I've never seen her so angry

or depressed - and this is not typical for my Mom at all.

My instinct is to turn down the Lyrica - what would you guys think?

Pamela

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I gave Lyrica a trial, it wasn't fantastic, and I can't afford the additional

brand prescription insurance copay. There were no real negative side effects

the two months I took it.

I really liked Neurontin. I slept well, the bed didn't feel like concrete under

me. I thought it was causing weight gain, but I've not taken it for 2 years and

I've still gained. My worry right now is that Cymbalta isn't working as well,

and perhaps is upsetting my stomach after taking it for over 2 years. Although,

I'm not really comfortable taking any of the older antidepressants from past

experiences.

There's a new one out, forget it's name.

I think any drug that could help with neuropathy is worth trying. You may not

have a bad reaction to neurontin generic is gabapentin. It's at least, not

expensive.

Jennette

________________________________

From: CrochetFerret <crochetferret@...>

neck pain

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 5:33:57 PM

Subject: Lyrica

Yesterday I saw my pain mgmt. doctor and he is suggesting Lyrica as a possible

med. because I also have neuropathy in the feet and ankles. It is my

understanding that Lyrica is prescribed mostly for fibromyalgia and clinical

depression, neither of which I have. The stuff also seems to have a myriad of

side effects and can be quite addicting.

Other than this he is having me take Hydrocodone, Vitamin D and Mobic. It is

the Lyrica that is throwing me for a loop.

He also suggested Neurontin but that is out of the question. They gave that to

my poor mother for her diabetic neuropathy and I've never seen her so angry or

depressed - and this is not typical for my Mom at all.

My instinct is to turn down the Lyrica - what would you guys think?

Pamela

[Guest guest]

Jennette,

My husband has been on gabapentin for about 3 years, I guess it's helping him,

but he has other problems too. I was on Neurontin and it didn't help, I just

went off of it one day, not knowing any better, and had severe withdrawals for 5

days. I should have asked the dr. before I took myself off it just like that.

I've been told both yes and no that Cymbalta will cause weight gain! I had bad

results that didn't go away and went on Prozac(generic) instead. Just the lowest

dosage, but it is helping. I had weight loss surgery almost 8 years ago, and try

to stay away from anything that will have a tendency to make me gain weight. Try

is the key word!

Sincerely

 

Jeannie

________________________________

From: Jennette <rosetazoriginal@...>

neck pain

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 3:07:14 PM

Subject: Re: Lyrica

 

I gave Lyrica a trial, it wasn't fantastic, and I can't afford the additional

brand prescription insurance copay. There were no real negative side effects the

two months I took it.

I really liked Neurontin. I slept well, the bed didn't feel like concrete under

me. I thought it was causing weight gain, but I've not taken it for 2 years and

I've still gained. My worry right now is that Cymbalta isn't working as well,

and perhaps is upsetting my stomach after taking it for over 2 years. Although,

I'm not really comfortable taking any of the older antidepressants from past

experiences.

There's a new one out, forget it's name.

I think any drug that could help with neuropathy is worth trying. You may not

have a bad reaction to neurontin generic is gabapentin. It's at least, not

expensive.

Jennette

____________ _________ _________ __

From: CrochetFerret <crochetferret>

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 5:33:57 PM

Subject: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

Yesterday I saw my pain mgmt. doctor and he is suggesting Lyrica as a possible

med. because I also have neuropathy in the feet and ankles. It is my

understanding that Lyrica is prescribed mostly for fibromyalgia and clinical

depression, neither of which I have. The stuff also seems to have a myriad of

side effects and can be quite addicting.

Other than this he is having me take Hydrocodone, Vitamin D and Mobic. It is the

Lyrica that is throwing me for a loop.

He also suggested Neurontin but that is out of the question. They gave that to

my poor mother for her diabetic neuropathy and I've never seen her so angry or

depressed - and this is not typical for my Mom at all.

My instinct is to turn down the Lyrica - what would you guys think?

Pamela

[Guest guest]

i did great on it, been fighting with ins for 2 years to get it, thanks to

others on here i may get it free or reduced rate. i could walk without my cane,

it was like someone lubed the tin man in wizard of oz for me. rx's effect

everyone differently and also interact with your other meds. i am for anything

that helps or reduces pain. jmo, wyld

From: Jennette <rosetazoriginal@...>

Subject: Re: Lyrica

neck pain

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:07 PM

 

I gave Lyrica a trial, it wasn't fantastic, and I can't afford the additional

brand prescription insurance copay. There were no real negative side effects the

two months I took it.

I really liked Neurontin. I slept well, the bed didn't feel like concrete under

me. I thought it was causing weight gain, but I've not taken it for 2 years and

I've still gained. My worry right now is that Cymbalta isn't working as well,

and perhaps is upsetting my stomach after taking it for over 2 years. Although,

I'm not really comfortable taking any of the older antidepressants from past

experiences.

There's a new one out, forget it's name.

I think any drug that could help with neuropathy is worth trying. You may not

have a bad reaction to neurontin generic is gabapentin. It's at least, not

expensive.

Jennette

____________ _________ _________ __

From: CrochetFerret <crochetferret>

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 5:33:57 PM

Subject: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

Yesterday I saw my pain mgmt. doctor and he is suggesting Lyrica as a possible

med. because I also have neuropathy in the feet and ankles. It is my

understanding that Lyrica is prescribed mostly for fibromyalgia and clinical

depression, neither of which I have. The stuff also seems to have a myriad of

side effects and can be quite addicting.

Other than this he is having me take Hydrocodone, Vitamin D and Mobic. It is the

Lyrica that is throwing me for a loop.

He also suggested Neurontin but that is out of the question. They gave that to

my poor mother for her diabetic neuropathy and I've never seen her so angry or

depressed - and this is not typical for my Mom at all.

My instinct is to turn down the Lyrica - what would you guys think?

Pamela

[Guest guest]

ine, I have a friend, also with pain isues, who lost all useof right arm and

shoulder due to nuerontin  It must truly be some bad stuff. I,however by dosage

titration, have 0 side effects from lyrica(took a while to find CORRECT dosage)

this may have something to do with all the trouble?  or part. Just a FYI from a

veteran of 30 yrs of 10 to 15 meds a day( 6 for pain, one narcotic, opiate)due

to neck injuries,R.A. and gunshot wounds in combat) 5 major DX's in all. all

disableing.  mobic and lyrica do what the oxycodone wont, migraine meds are

altogether different. I have taken lyrica about when it came out. at first they

gave me a whopping big dose and i was goofed up - out of ballance by slowly

reducing it i found where it didnt hurt me and helped enuff and we all kno any

help is a great thing.  this might work for some???

good luckand take care,

I pray you all have a better lifwe with less or no pain!

Harold

________________________________

From: rosedragon <rosedragon@...>

neck pain

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 2:57:27 PM

Subject: Re: Lyrica

 

Pamela.... my doctor put me on Neurontin but it really messed

me up in the head. Vicodin doesn't do a thing for me so I

stopped taking that.

Then he put me on Lyrica and it really

helped with the nerve pain. I still have numbness, tingling,

and loss of use of my right arm and hand but the Lyrica

took the edge off the burning pain.

ine

[PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

Yesterday I saw my pain mgmt. doctor and he is suggesting Lyrica as a possible

med. because I also have neuropathy in the feet and ankles. It is my

understanding that Lyrica is prescribed mostly for fibromyalgia and clinical

depression, neither of which I have. The stuff also seems to have a myriad of

side effects and can be quite addicting.

Other than this he is having me take Hydrocodone, Vitamin D and Mobic. It is the

Lyrica that is throwing me for a loop.

He also suggested Neurontin but that is out of the question. They gave that to

my poor mother for her diabetic neuropathy and I've never seen her so angry or

depressed - and this is not typical for my Mom at all.

My instinct is to turn down the Lyrica - what would you guys think?

Pamela

------------ --------- --------- ------

[Guest guest]

Jeannette,

Mobic helps my lower back better than oxycodone ,tried it?

I take lyrica daily with no problem after adjusting dosage, at first a large

dose just made me loopy-unbalanced reduction made that go away and i get some

relief luckily i inherited enuff money i can afford to live comfortablyly off of

the interest and have very good private insurance so i can shop around , i hear

the stuggle to live, pay bills and get meds and wish i was mega rich and could

help everyone-as christian it would be my duty

.. But you kno what?  Money doesnt change much. I still hurt and i have the same

stuff avail to me as everyone else, I can be choosy about Drs. and once i found

a truly good one that really cares...i retained him like an atty at a fee per

year to keep him on a short leash...only get charged if theres like a hospitasl

stay and thats covered totally by ins. or VA as im ret. 100%dis. vet , I was a

snyper and got shot twice, ak-47 in the Buttock and groin, but up into liver. I

recovered but it took yrs. that was in 89 in panama(Noriega) drug wars. I hate

jungle combat its so hot and icky,bug and snakes poison frogs ect. the golden

toad is bad i was at deaths door for three days could not hold fluids and was

not in 50 mile s of an IV set up.

sorry who want to hear war stories lol just want ed to put in my 2 cent worth.

wishing you good luck and God's grace,

Harold Ewing ret.USArmy

________________________________

From: Jennette <rosetazoriginal@...>

neck pain

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 3:07:14 PM

Subject: Re: Lyrica

 

I gave Lyrica a trial, it wasn't fantastic, and I can't afford the additional

brand prescription insurance copay. There were no real negative side effects the

two months I took it.

I really liked Neurontin. I slept well, the bed didn't feel like concrete under

me. I thought it was causing weight gain, but I've not taken it for 2 years and

I've still gained. My worry right now is that Cymbalta isn't working as well,

and perhaps is upsetting my stomach after taking it for over 2 years. Although,

I'm not really comfortable taking any of the older antidepressants from past

experiences.

There's a new one out, forget it's name.

I think any drug that could help with neuropathy is worth trying. You may not

have a bad reaction to neurontin generic is gabapentin. It's at least, not

expensive.

Jennette

____________ _________ _________ __

From: CrochetFerret <crochetferret>

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 5:33:57 PM

Subject: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

Yesterday I saw my pain mgmt. doctor and he is suggesting Lyrica as a possible

med. because I also have neuropathy in the feet and ankles. It is my

understanding that Lyrica is prescribed mostly for fibromyalgia and clinical

depression, neither of which I have. The stuff also seems to have a myriad of

side effects and can be quite addicting.

Other than this he is having me take Hydrocodone, Vitamin D and Mobic. It is the

Lyrica that is throwing me for a loop.

He also suggested Neurontin but that is out of the question. They gave that to

my poor mother for her diabetic neuropathy and I've never seen her so angry or

depressed - and this is not typical for my Mom at all.

My instinct is to turn down the Lyrica - what would you guys think?

Pamela

[Guest guest]

Jeannie, " try is the key word " yep " work " is too and so many depend on

machinesand pills and pills are stepping stones ...you gotta do the steppin!!

americans are lazy and over wiehgt and afraid od work and i beat Bi polar now

coded as " remissive " a rarity and that took work BTW a am totally all American

but was not raised on video games and the new way of doing nothin and expecting

it all and six i was taken to work and told to what i could. I did and i was

paid. Dad had a concrete finishing co.

By 9 i was at minimum wage by 12 i was in good shape,noticeably, looking back

this probably exccasserbated my present condition. BUT I DID LEARN THINGSARE

ACOMPLISHED WITH WORK. Try to get a kid to work now...probably get sued. So at

least try to work and see the result.....pain killers work better with PT for

example.

i like your attitude

Harold

________________________________

From: Abbott <jeannieboo1@...>

neck pain

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 6:30:02 PM

Subject: Re: Lyrica

 

Jennette,

My husband has been on gabapentin for about 3 years, I guess it's helping him,

but he has other problems too. I was on Neurontin and it didn't help, I just

went off of it one day, not knowing any better, and had severe withdrawals for 5

days. I should have asked the dr. before I took myself off it just like that.

I've been told both yes and no that Cymbalta will cause weight gain! I had bad

results that didn't go away and went on Prozac(generic) instead. Just the lowest

dosage, but it is helping. I had weight loss surgery almost 8 years ago, and try

to stay away from anything that will have a tendency to make me gain weight. Try

is the key word!

Sincerely

 

Jeannie

____________ _________ _________ __

From: Jennette <rosetazoriginal>

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 3:07:14 PM

Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

 

I gave Lyrica a trial, it wasn't fantastic, and I can't afford the additional

brand prescription insurance copay. There were no real negative side effects the

two months I took it.

I really liked Neurontin. I slept well, the bed didn't feel like concrete under

me. I thought it was causing weight gain, but I've not taken it for 2 years and

I've still gained. My worry right now is that Cymbalta isn't working as well,

and perhaps is upsetting my stomach after taking it for over 2 years. Although,

I'm not really comfortable taking any of the older antidepressants from past

experiences.

There's a new one out, forget it's name.

I think any drug that could help with neuropathy is worth trying. You may not

have a bad reaction to neurontin generic is gabapentin. It's at least, not

expensive.

Jennette

____________ _________ _________ __

From: CrochetFerret <crochetferret>

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 5:33:57 PM

Subject: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

Yesterday I saw my pain mgmt. doctor and he is suggesting Lyrica as a possible

med. because I also have neuropathy in the feet and ankles. It is my

understanding that Lyrica is prescribed mostly for fibromyalgia and clinical

depression, neither of which I have. The stuff also seems to have a myriad of

side effects and can be quite addicting.

Other than this he is having me take Hydrocodone, Vitamin D and Mobic. It is the

Lyrica that is throwing me for a loop.

He also suggested Neurontin but that is out of the question. They gave that to

my poor mother for her diabetic neuropathy and I've never seen her so angry or

depressed - and this is not typical for my Mom at all.

My instinct is to turn down the Lyrica - what would you guys think?

Pamela

[Guest guest]

Jeannette,

I agree, anything thast helps, i aint going to live forever.

Harold

________________________________

From: wyld hunny <wyld_hunny@...>

neck pain

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 6:44:21 PM

Subject: Re: Lyrica

 

i did great on it, been fighting with ins for 2 years to get it, thanks to

others on here i may get it free or reduced rate. i could walk without my cane,

it was like someone lubed the tin man in wizard of oz for me. rx's effect

everyone differently and also interact with your other meds. i am for anything

that helps or reduces pain. jmo, wyld

From: Jennette <rosetazoriginal>

Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:07 PM

 

I gave Lyrica a trial, it wasn't fantastic, and I can't afford the additional

brand prescription insurance copay. There were no real negative side effects the

two months I took it.

I really liked Neurontin. I slept well, the bed didn't feel like concrete under

me. I thought it was causing weight gain, but I've not taken it for 2 years and

I've still gained. My worry right now is that Cymbalta isn't working as well,

and perhaps is upsetting my stomach after taking it for over 2 years. Although,

I'm not really comfortable taking any of the older antidepressants from past

experiences.

There's a new one out, forget it's name.

I think any drug that could help with neuropathy is worth trying. You may not

have a bad reaction to neurontin generic is gabapentin. It's at least, not

expensive.

Jennette

____________ _________ _________ __

From: CrochetFerret <crochetferret>

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 5:33:57 PM

Subject: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

Yesterday I saw my pain mgmt. doctor and he is suggesting Lyrica as a possible

med. because I also have neuropathy in the feet and ankles. It is my

understanding that Lyrica is prescribed mostly for fibromyalgia and clinical

depression, neither of which I have. The stuff also seems to have a myriad of

side effects and can be quite addicting.

Other than this he is having me take Hydrocodone, Vitamin D and Mobic. It is the

Lyrica that is throwing me for a loop.

He also suggested Neurontin but that is out of the question. They gave that to

my poor mother for her diabetic neuropathy and I've never seen her so angry or

depressed - and this is not typical for my Mom at all.

My instinct is to turn down the Lyrica - what would you guys think?

Pamela

[Guest guest]

Hi Harold,

You've been through plenty that's for sure. You're lucky enough to have a

doctor that doesn't enjoy all those copays. At least he's willing to help me,

for a price.

My husband was a medic in Vietnam and has told me some stories. It's given him

nightmares even now. So much pain and destruction in wartime and so many lives

forever altered.

I have had one kidney removed so can't take the NSAIDS anymore. Mobic is one

they use for severe arthritis I think. Oxycodone gives me a little relief but

I'm looking for that magic combination.

By this time of the day I'm in severe pain. I did just a little today, the

kicker was hanging a picture. From about L1 clear up to the top of my head is

on fire. Time to take a break, a pain pill and try to recover enough to go put

the goat in the barn and lock up for the night.

Thanks for caring,

Jennette

________________________________

From: harold ewing <autark@...>

neck pain

Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 3:43:19 PM

Subject: Re: Lyrica

Jeannette,

Mobic helps my lower back better than oxycodone ,tried it?

I take lyrica daily with no problem after adjusting dosage, at first a large

dose just made me loopy-unbalanced reduction made that go away and i get some

relief luckily i inherited enuff money i can afford to live comfortablyly off of

the interest and have very good private insurance so i can shop around , i hear

the stuggle to live, pay bills and get meds and wish i was mega rich and could

help everyone-as christian it would be my duty

.. But you kno what? Money doesnt change much. I still hurt and i have the same

stuff avail to me as everyone else, I can be choosy about Drs. and once i found

a truly good one that really cares...i retained him like an atty at a fee per

year to keep him on a short leash...only get charged if theres like a hospitasl

stay and thats covered totally by ins. or VA as im ret. 100%dis. vet , I was a

snyper and got shot twice, ak-47 in the Buttock and groin, but up into liver. I

recovered but it took yrs. that was in 89 in panama(Noriega) drug wars. I hate

jungle combat its so hot and icky,bug and snakes poison frogs ect. the golden

toad is bad i was at deaths door for three days could not hold fluids and was

not in 50 mile s of an IV set up.

sorry who want to hear war stories lol just want ed to put in my 2 cent worth.

wishing you good luck and God's grace,

Harold Ewing ret.USArmy

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From: Jennette <rosetazoriginal>

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 3:07:14 PM

Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

I gave Lyrica a trial, it wasn't fantastic, and I can't afford the additional

brand prescription insurance copay. There were no real negative side effects the

two months I took it.

I really liked Neurontin. I slept well, the bed didn't feel like concrete under

me. I thought it was causing weight gain, but I've not taken it for 2 years and

I've still gained. My worry right now is that Cymbalta isn't working as well,

and perhaps is upsetting my stomach after taking it for over 2 years. Although,

I'm not really comfortable taking any of the older antidepressants from past

experiences.

There's a new one out, forget it's name.

I think any drug that could help with neuropathy is worth trying. You may not

have a bad reaction to neurontin generic is gabapentin. It's at least, not

expensive.

Jennette

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From: CrochetFerret <crochetferret>

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 5:33:57 PM

Subject: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Lyrica

Yesterday I saw my pain mgmt. doctor and he is suggesting Lyrica as a possible

med. because I also have neuropathy in the feet and ankles. It is my

understanding that Lyrica is prescribed mostly for fibromyalgia and clinical

depression, neither of which I have. The stuff also seems to have a myriad of

side effects and can be quite addicting.

Other than this he is having me take Hydrocodone, Vitamin D and Mobic. It is the

Lyrica that is throwing me for a loop.

He also suggested Neurontin but that is out of the question. They gave that to

my poor mother for her diabetic neuropathy and I've never seen her so angry or

depressed - and this is not typical for my Mom at all.

My instinct is to turn down the Lyrica - what would you guys think?

Pamela

[Guest guest]

Dislike, caused me to faint feel miserable, horrible medication for everyone I

know [abled bod and smaers both] who trialed it.

>

> Like or dislike?

>

> What side-effect did/do you have? Where the side-effects bad enough that you

stopped taking it?

>

> I started taking it last night for nerve pain and was light-headed and had

trouble concentrating. I had also taken an Actifed and a Benadry so that could

have contributed to my symptoms. Will try it again tonight.

>

> Thank you for sharing your experiences with me!

>

> Lori

>

>

> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

>

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Thank you for being the only one to respond to my question and sharing your

experience.

I have been taking it since my last post on this and, overall, feel good and the

nerve pain is gone.

Thanks again,

Lori

> >

> > Like or dislike?

> >

> > What side-effect did/do you have? Where the side-effects bad enough that

you stopped taking it?

> >

> > I started taking it last night for nerve pain and was light-headed and had

trouble concentrating. I had also taken an Actifed and a Benadry so that could

have contributed to my symptoms. Will try it again tonight.

> >

> > Thank you for sharing your experiences with me!

> >

> > Lori

> >

> >

> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

My doctor gives me Lyrica for my Fibromyalgia pain, rather than using narcotics.

It works pretty good too, but there are dangers.

I know several folks who take it for Fibromyalgia.

Here is some info on it. Click this link.

http://www.drugs.com/lyrica.html

love

don in ks

From: TRUDY KINSEY <trudykinsey@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 9:37 PM

Thanks for all the links and advice. That was a lot of help. Now i kinda know how to go forward with my care. The links about the Fibromyalga were particulary helpful...the chest/rib cage pain was like I wrote the description ! So maybe in that respect this 'new" doc isn't too far off when he said my Hep isnt the cause of my intense pain.Just odd that the pain really became an issue since the day of biopsy but now after almost 6 months getting worse each day.I am scheduled for CT scan this week and had my labs done for the first time since Oct 2008 (!!)...learn those results on Mar 8th ( had a viral load of 14 million in 2008).I dont really know what to expect for side effects when I do the treatment...just have been told not a picnic.Concerned about starting treatment when already have so high a pain level ( which I have always had a pretty hi pain

threshold & have never taken ANY pain meds ( after surgeries etc) until now ).... again, thx all for the response & sorry I sent in my email twice ( LOL)...poor internet connection so I didnt think it had gone thru ! I would like to continue hearing the stories and progress from all of you...actually feels better to be "around" others that know how I feel (even when I dont understand it myself !)...

Trudy

[Guest guest]

Hello Don

My Doc has me on Neurontin for my Fibro. Seems to be helping with the fibro but

not the other overlaying pains " not from fibro " . Wish I had it 10 years ago, It

may have kept me from getting all the overlaying pains??

Do you know if Lyrica is on any of the $4.00 prescription plans. If it is and

works the same I may change tp Lyrica.

Take care and thanks

Butch

> From:

> [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Christ

> Sent: Saturday, 20 February 2010 5:03 p.m.

>

> Subject: [ ] Re: Fibromyalgia and stuff

> Hi Trudy

>

> Even though a lot of medical professionals say that Fibromyalgia is not

> caused by HCV, they cannot disprove it either.

>

> I started having Fibro problems decades ago.

>

> I was told it was Lupus at first.

>

> Later on the docs changed their minds.

>

> I personally believe my own Fibromyalgia pain is directly linked to my

> liver.

>

> I am trying a new med - Lyrica - rather than using pain meds.

>

> So far it seems to be working peretty good.

[Guest guest]

Hi Butch

I dont know much about Lyrica so far.

I have only been using it at min dose for about 2 weeks.

I do know that Im going to have to up the dose from 75mg to 150mg pretty soon, because already I can feel the 'old' pain comming back.

My casemanager takes it, and swears by it. She takes 600mg per day.

Peach Pam, I think, says she takes it, and I believe she said it works for her. I dont know her dose.

My meds are delivered to me, via Medicaid, so I dont really use any of the 4.00 plans, like at Walmarts, etc.

My meds just come to my door from the Pharm, and the bills go to my SSI payee.

Im sure that if Prez Obama gets his way, Medicaid might be doing some cutbacks, thus move me to a cheaper resource for obtaining my meds.

If this happens, Im not even sure if I will be consulted.

SSI has me listed as 'Mentally Disabled', so I dont see what most regular folks go through with medical, or even domestic billing.

I will try to find out for you though, and will post the info ASAP.

love

don in ks

From: butchholland2002 <butchholland2002@...>Subject: [ ] Re: Lyrica Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 10:24 AM

Hello DonMy Doc has me on Neurontin for my Fibro. Seems to be helping with the fibro but not the other overlaying pains "not from fibro". Wish I had it 10 years ago, It may have kept me from getting all the overlaying pains??Do you know if Lyrica is on any of the $4.00 prescription plans. If it is and works the same I may change tp Lyrica.Take care and thanksButch> From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Christ> Sent: Saturday, 20 February 2010 5:03 p.m.> > Subject: [ ] Re: Fibromyalgia and stuff> Hi Trudy> > Even though a lot of medical professionals say that Fibromyalgia is not> caused by HCV, they cannot disprove it either.> > I started having Fibro problems decades ago.> > I was told it was Lupus at first.> > Later on the docs changed their minds.> > I personally believe my own Fibromyalgia pain is directly linked to my> liver.> > I am trying a new med - Lyrica - rather than using pain meds.> > So far it seems to be working peretty good.------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi

I believe so.

The differences Im not sure about.

[ I havent had time to read.]

Here is info on all 3 drugs.

Gabapentin

http://www.drugs.com/gabapentin.html <--- click

Lyrica

http://www.drugs.com/lyrica.html <--- click

Neurontin

http://www.drugs.com/neurontin.html <--- click

On the right side of the page are listings of related drugs.

Click on them, and you will go there.

love

don in ks

From: <gkroberts@...>Subject: [ ] lyrica Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 2:57 PM

Is lyrica similar to gabapentin? Ie neurontin? nz------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

im sorry but do your research first lyrica is not a antideppesant

From: Hill <pooderdog@...> Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 4:47:44 PMSubject: Re: [ ] lyrica

Watch that Neurontin, after awhile it can make your gums recede. It is bad for that.

Lyrica is an antidepressant that is prescribed for Fibro. Savella is too as is Cymbalta. They are all antidepressants.

I tryed all of them cept Neurontin and had side effects on each one.

Bek

From: <gkrobertsxtra (DOT) co.nz>Subject: [ ] lyrica Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 2:57 PM

Is lyrica similar to gabapentin? Ie neurontin? nz