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Brandy32
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Lyrica???
Posted: 12-26-07 12:44pm
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anyone on Lyrica? how is it going? any
relief? how much? i just started 6 days
ago, i think it maybe starting to help a
small amount already!! i sure hope so!! i
am in soooo much pain from my head to my
feet!
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 12-26-07 15:05pm
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Ive heard good things about lyrica.
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KimC
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Lyrica
Posted: 12-26-07 22:50pm
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I had to stop Lyrica due to side effects,
affecting my abilities to function and
concentrate at work..I will say that in
the short time I took it, it really seemed
to decrease the pain level. If you can
take it, you are lucky...
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Brandy32
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Lyrica 4 Me
Posted: 12-26-07 23:34pm
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Hi Kim! Sorry to hear u had problems with
it, I do belive it is starting to help my
pain a little! yeah! Has you dr. been able
to find another med 4 u? I sure hope so! I
maybe really new to this disease/disorder,
but I alraedy know it's pretty damn mean!!
best of luck!! keep in touch
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 12-27-07 13:26pm
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Thanks you guys for coming and giving your
input. what other meds are out there that
have worked for you?
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KimC
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Posted: 12-27-07 21:31pm
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The doctors tried me on Cymbalta after the
Lyrica failed. Unfortunately, this one I
could not take either. Too many side
effects interrupting with daily function.
Today after seeing a rheumatologist, he
tells me that I do not appear to be a FS
patient, and that he is baffled by the
multitude of symptoms I have. His
recommendation is the Mayo Clinic..That
may be my next step. Today is a bad day,
and regardless whether you have fibro,
chronic fatigue or any other immune
disorder, it hurts, it's real, and those
us who deal with it, are on your side.
Just wish some doctors would get on board
and help...Kim
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Brandy32
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Help 4 U!
Posted: 12-28-07 05:37am
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Hi kim! sorry to hear that u don't have a
diagnosis now. I just wanted to wish u the
best at the mayo clinic! I'll keep u in my
prayers!! Brandy
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mirjoin
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Posted: 02-14-08 08:55am
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I've never tried lyrica and I don't think
I ever will unless they reformulate it to
make it safer. I found a forum about it
and almost everyone reported massive
weight gain 20-50 lbs in just 2-3 months.
It makes most people crave sweets and
carbs. Even people who work out
contstantly and dieted would gain weight
instead of losing. It can also cause
blurred vision, which for some people
occurred like 2 days after taking it and
didn't get better when they stopped taking
it. Lyrica can also cause severe
swelling.
Sure some people might like it, but after
what I've read, I'm too scared to try it.
I'll just stick with the fibro pain, thank
you.
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abba
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Posted: 02-14-08 09:32am
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I had to stop it because of the side
effects, It did work with the nerve pain
but the weight gain,the severe swelling
and depression that it caused were to much
for me. I'm now trying Tegratol, have been
on this for two weeks so will see how this
goes.
Lorraine
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mcclellan
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lyrica
Posted: 02-14-08 22:49pm
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i have been on lyrica for two weeks and I
feel wprse. Spoke with the nurse today and
they want to up my dosage! I am having
more trouble with the "brain fog"
also....it scares me...and I do not want
the extra weight!
I don't know what to do.
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mirjoin
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Posted: 02-17-08 21:58pm
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I have been hearing that a lot of doctors
are pushing lyrica even if their patients
don't really want it.
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mcclellan
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Posted: 03-07-08 12:38pm
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Update on me:
As of last Friday my lyrica dosage was
upped once again. I am so discouraged
because I am actually feeling worse.
And I have found out just how expensive
lyrica is and that our insurance won't
help us with it.
My doctor has mentioned trying cymbalta.
I just feel so defeated right now.
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 03-07-08 13:56pm
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hey we all have feelings of
discouragement. dont let it get you down.
you are a fighter--you will kick this
thing
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mirjoin
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Posted: 03-07-08 19:57pm
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| mcclellan
wrote: | Update on me:
As of last Friday my lyrica dosage was
upped once again. I am so discouraged
because I am actually feeling worse.
And I have found out just how expensive
lyrica is and that our insurance won't
help us with it.
My doctor has mentioned trying cymbalta.
I just feel so defeated right
now. |
Well, keep in mind that your doctor can
suggest treatment, but he's not in your
shoes. You can demand to be taken off
Lyrica.
Today I signed up with Curves, I've heard
that their program is supposed to work
well with those like myself who have
fibro. I've put on so much weight since
getting married. I will not risk gaining
more with Lyrica. All I know is that the
more I weigh, the more I hurt. So, I'm
hoping and praying that Curves works for
me.
I hope that you all find something to help
you.
God Bless,
Miranda
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calybash
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Lyrica for fibro
Posted: 03-11-08 20:13pm
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I have had fibro for 8 years. Tried all
the anti depressants, the neurontin, and
the lyrica. Nothing has worked for the
aches and pains. I have a rule...a 3
month rule. If I dont feel substantial
relief in 3 months, I'm off of it. I have
tried a new (old) drug and I think it's
working for me. It's low dose naltrexone.
You can check it out at www.ldninfo.org or www.lowdosenaltrexone.org.
I am on month 1 and I have no side
effects and I think I feel better. Good
luck with whatever you decide to try!
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 03-19-08 18:08pm
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I had an allergic reaction to Lyrica, it
was the worst experience in my life with a
medication. I would advise anyone who is
going to start a new medication to take it
when someone is home with you in the event
you have a bad reaction.
Hope you all feel well.
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 03-19-08 18:13pm
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thats a good idea--i didnt even think of
that. i live alone so i guess i wouldnt.
but just in case something happens that is
a really good idea
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