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04/11/2008 15:56
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hello everyone!it is sometimes so hard to read thru all the posts.there are so many and so many members here. but i have been learning alot. seems like no matter which group(s) you are in that just knowing someone listens and cares can really help. i am not sure if my problem is related to fibro, since i have other health issues also. but, to make myself get to the point. i had adrenal crisis when i had stomach flu so i took extra hydrocortisone for a few days. i have cut back to normal dose. i have been taking lyrica few wks and just increased to 100mg 2x day. so past 3 days have gotten pitting edema in both lower legs and ankles. and feet, feels like by end of the day they will explode!! then this AM i was swollen around my eyes and it hasn't completely gone away. i used to have edema in legs and ankles once in awhile but it went away at nite. now it is still there some in AM. can lyrica do this?? thanks for reading this, i tend to be very wordy!!!

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04/11/2008 18:06
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Yes Lyrica can do this. You need to call your doctor and discuss this with them. I really hate Lyrica, but some swear by it lol.
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04/11/2008 18:44
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I agree with cadburry, you need to get in touch with your doctor. I hope you get some relief soon.
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