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02/28/2008 16:29
Garry
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 I believe that Fibro, anxiety and depression are intertwined with brain chemistry - pain and other signals are sent from the same pathways. It is thought that overactive neurons send signals randomly...be it pain or anxiety or depression. I have started taking lyrica. The current thinking is that it slows down the overactive neurons and hence the pain/depression and or anxiety decreases. So far I have noticed a marked decrease in morning stiffness. My neck still hurts because of DD disease....but not as much. Anyone have any thoughts comments, rumors??
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02/28/2008 16:40
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 I was on Lyrica for 4 days and I became really, really ill.

It has been a wonder drug for so many though. And, I'm so glad that it's working for some!

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place." ~Unknown
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02/28/2008 16:49
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 It seems to work great for me...no side effects - just calmer!
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02/28/2008 18:13
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 Hi I am new here also, Been On Lyrica for about 4 months, Its helped a lot but, the cold Is killing me!!! I am always freezing, can't wait till spring.. more snow coming tomorrow again!

had the side affect but doc said have to wait It out and It will go away and they did.hope everyone has a relaxing evening

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02/28/2008 20:02
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 Welcome Gerry and jamClarks,glad to hear that the Lyrica is working for you. I took it for abut 5 days but the migraines it gave me were unbearable,so back to Neurontin for me. You are gonna love it here,there are the most amazing people here.
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May the moon softly restore you by night ,
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And the breeze blow new strength into your being,
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May you walk gently through the world,and know it’s beauty and yours.
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02/28/2008 20:42
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 Interesting...Neurontin is basically an older version of Lyrica. Could the headaches have been a coincidence??
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02/28/2008 23:54
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 i did that too kesslmama,Lyrica for a short time started to swell i immediately went back to gabapentin (neurontin)with in a month. I didn't even connect the headaches because they were sinus, i thought. No coincidence Garry, probably has a few different med in the lyrica, that give her a headache, there not identical r they? Check it out Garry (my new friend) pardon me boy friend, LOL ha-ha that was fun, could u please.

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02/29/2008 00:22
Garry
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 Basically Lyrica is a more potent version of gabapentin...which is why you take less of it than Neurontin....the theory is that Lyrica will cause fewer side effects because the dose is lower. However it seems to work well for some....but not for others. I have not had any side effects at all and am taking 150mg twice a day. It greatly reduces my morning stiffness and also has a calming effect similar to a benzodiazapine.
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02/29/2008 02:35
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 howdy partner, listen i was thinking about going back on lyrica, because it wasnt the lyrica that was making me swell. What is ur opinion?

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02/29/2008 02:41
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 morning mesafox. just monitering the results of lyrica. i am happy with celebrex, but i don't know how long that will last. good luck.

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