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04/05/2008 13:50
SDKatt
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 Hi all. My name is Kat and I'm new to this group and new to dealing with this condition. I was diagnosed about 2 months ago. I'm curious if anyone here is taking Lyrica and if its working for you. I'm noticing less pain, but I'm still all sorts of foggy--especially when I wake up. Any suggestions on how to deal with trying to get out of bed in the morning would be most appreciated!
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04/05/2008 14:37
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 WElcome Kat! I was on lyrica and had bad reactions to it. I was up to 600mgs a day. There is a long post here about lyrica and how it worked for some. If you look around you'll find it. It is near the top of one of the forums. I have to take my pain meds before I can get out of bed. It is the only thing that has helped me.

I think you will love the group! The people here are great and very caring. Glad that you are here! Take care.

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04/05/2008 14:47
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 welcome!!!! I am not taking Lyrica,but some of the other girls are..we are all here for you!! just being diagnoised,read all you can on fibro,what meds work for some does not work for others, so dont get up- set,, we are here to help!!!we have all been there and still have ups and downs...but ask away we will all be there for YOU!!!!You are in a safe place....I am here for you!!
I HAVE BEEN STUDYING UP ON FIBRO. I HAVE DECIEDED TO DO IT NUTRIONALY, AND USING AS LITTLE MEDS AS POSSIABLE!SCIENCE HAS FOUND WHAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!NOW WE CANIMPROVE OUR HEALTHWITH WHAT GOD HAS PROVIDEDNATURAL.WITH HIM ALL THINGS ARE POSSIABLE!!!
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04/05/2008 15:34
Maineiac

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 Welcome Kat. You've come to the right place. There's all kinds of information here as well as a great bunch of people who will help you in any way that they can.
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04/05/2008 20:48
abetterday
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 Hi, I take Lyrica, it's good for pain, but it makes me extremely drowsy. I can get up in the morning, but as soon as I take the Lyrica, I'm back to bed. I accept the drowsiness, as I couldn't function at all without the Lyrica. Good luck!
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