Lyrica

I wish you the best of luck in finding what works best for you. Sorry about any typos...am feeling tired & dizzy but wanted to welcome you before I go to bed.

This weekend I learned it is possible to override the lyrica when you overdo physical activities after a long time of inactivity. I thought I as taking it slow, but realize I did way too much last week in many ways.

The pain is resolving a bit, I decided to rest this weekend and make sure I get plenty of sleep. If the pain does not lessen, I will call my neurologist about increasing the dose. I have not had a migraine since the first 7 days taking lyrica.

Take care all, when the pain leaves and then returns, it is amazing to realize how high the pain levels really are--and how we don't realize it at times. This experience opened my eyes so much.

HUGS to all,

Fluttering by...

I've been on Lyrica about a year and a half. It's the only thing that really helps my nerve pain from tarsal tunnel and RSD. I would not be able to walk without it. The pain relief is GREAT.

It's important that you give the Lyrica awhile to get into your system and work. For me it took about a month to get over the initial dizziness and nausea it caused. It was really bad, but I hung in there because the Dr. said it would go away. I still get a little nauseous with it if I don't take a nap or go to sleep when I take it, but it's tolerable.

The side effects I've experienced are weight gain, extreme sleepiness, speech problems, memory problems, dry mouth. I guess each person has to determine if the positive outweighs the negative. For me it does.

Post edited by: abetterday, at: 05/05/2008 13:47