bevann26
02-13-2008, 06:19 AM
i have been on lyrica, salsalate, and flexeril, for 3 mos now. i have gained 10lbs in 3 mos. also been dozing off while eating, sitting up watching tv, reading. i've had cfs several yrs. with fibro, but never to this extent. it's hard to tell if this has helped my fibro, because i have body pain issues from other things too. i asked the rheumy how i could tell what was acting up at the time and he said i can't.
i would love to get any response i could please......i am miserable! bevann
i would love to get any response i could please......i am miserable! bevann
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bluelakelady
02-13-2008, 10:07 AM
hi bev,
sorry you are having a flare. why not wean off your meds and see what happens with the dozing off and the weight? there are other meds for pain you can try during the weaning off period. talk to your doc again about your meds specifically. weight gain with fibro is to be avoided, really avoided and the meds offered often cause weight gain. for myself no med is worth that. it is too hard to lose the weight and i am just getting too old to play teeter totter with my scales.
i don't and won't take lyrica. my doc says there is just not enough knowledge about the drug to make her feel safe giving it to me or any of her patients. i like how cautious she is with new drugs. she is very protective. unique and wonderful in a doctor.
peace,
blue
sorry you are having a flare. why not wean off your meds and see what happens with the dozing off and the weight? there are other meds for pain you can try during the weaning off period. talk to your doc again about your meds specifically. weight gain with fibro is to be avoided, really avoided and the meds offered often cause weight gain. for myself no med is worth that. it is too hard to lose the weight and i am just getting too old to play teeter totter with my scales.
i don't and won't take lyrica. my doc says there is just not enough knowledge about the drug to make her feel safe giving it to me or any of her patients. i like how cautious she is with new drugs. she is very protective. unique and wonderful in a doctor.
peace,
blue
Backinthesaddle
02-13-2008, 10:42 AM
Lyrica does have a bad side affect of weight gain, however, the few pounds you may gain is worth it for the relief you can get from Lyrica. I have done a lot of research and found that the weight gain is from the increase in eating not just the medicine. It may slow the metabolism too. I take 225 mg right now of Lyrica and around 300 mg Ultram and about 40 or so mg of Baclafen I started to gain a few pounds so I got moving and cut my diet. I am still around 7 lbs more then I want so am continuing to try. Anyhow, I also was getting those sleepy spells. I would doxe off on the radio (i disatch). I kept energy drinks in my locker and car. I now have no issue with that and actually stay wired all day. Your body has to adjust. I am not sure your dosages though. Is it working for pain? If it is working some continue on and get up and get moving. Even if you hurt you are going to hurt whether you are sitting watching tv or talking a stroll at the mall or around the park.
1sunny1
02-13-2008, 10:52 AM
Hi Bevann, I take 150 mg of lyrica in the morning and 150 mg at night. I am also on Cymbalta, and Flexeril, which I take at bedtime. The flexeril will make you very sleepy so try to take it at night. The Lyrica to me is a wonder drug. And, yes, it has made me gain weight, not from being hungry, in fact I am not hungry at all most of the time, I think it changes the chemistry in your body and you gain weight. The Lyrica has made me feel so much better that I have joined a gym to counter act the weight gain. So, hang in there, it is a great drug.
Sunny
Sunny
bevann26
02-14-2008, 08:23 AM
thanks so much for your replies. i take 150mg lyrica 3xday, 10mg flexeril 3xday, 1500 mg salsalate 2xday. i also take 10mg percocette and 10mg valium for flareups, whether it be fibro, or my other bone and spine problems.i usually stay at my ideal weight of 140, with the new meds, in 3 mos time i am at 153...5'4 tall.
my body problems and diabetes need me to stay at a healthy weight. i have an appt. with my rheumy 2/22, and will talk to him once again. both him and my gp think i should be leveled out now, and start losing the weight and not being tired. well, guess what, not happening!
i have been in a bad flare for a few days, could be arthritis/joint disease/my spine/fibro, or everything put together.
hoping less pain for everyone......bevann
my body problems and diabetes need me to stay at a healthy weight. i have an appt. with my rheumy 2/22, and will talk to him once again. both him and my gp think i should be leveled out now, and start losing the weight and not being tired. well, guess what, not happening!
i have been in a bad flare for a few days, could be arthritis/joint disease/my spine/fibro, or everything put together.
hoping less pain for everyone......bevann
bluelakelady
02-14-2008, 09:42 AM
hi bevann,
always remember it is your choice as to what you put in your body. if the medicine is not helping and it is causing side affects you do not want, ie weight gain, it is time to rethink the med. talk with your doctors. remember you are in charge of your life. doctors are there to assist you in this, not dictate it to you.
i hope your flares end soon. sure is hard when they all get together and decide to party.
special energy is coming your way from my friend outside, the redwood tree. strong and tall she stands, always with energy to gift over to us.
peace,
bluelakelady
always remember it is your choice as to what you put in your body. if the medicine is not helping and it is causing side affects you do not want, ie weight gain, it is time to rethink the med. talk with your doctors. remember you are in charge of your life. doctors are there to assist you in this, not dictate it to you.
i hope your flares end soon. sure is hard when they all get together and decide to party.
special energy is coming your way from my friend outside, the redwood tree. strong and tall she stands, always with energy to gift over to us.
peace,
bluelakelady
bevann26
02-17-2008, 08:36 AM
thankyou blue....i have since stopped the flexeril except for 1 at nite...still taking lyrica and salsalate as directed. i have not been falling asleep eating a sandwich LOL), reading a book or watching tv, which is wonderful!
i have my rheumy appt. on 2/22, i will discuss things with him then.
i seem to be getting worse with the memory or saying the wrong words! i already had an mri of the brain and a brain wave done, so all is ok there! really? my sis has fibro also, so when we talk, we play charades with each other, guessing what the other one is trying to say!!!
i live in florida, so that big redwood tree sounds wonderful!
thanks to all who replied...hoping you all have less pain days...bevann
i have my rheumy appt. on 2/22, i will discuss things with him then.
i seem to be getting worse with the memory or saying the wrong words! i already had an mri of the brain and a brain wave done, so all is ok there! really? my sis has fibro also, so when we talk, we play charades with each other, guessing what the other one is trying to say!!!
i live in florida, so that big redwood tree sounds wonderful!
thanks to all who replied...hoping you all have less pain days...bevann
bluelakelady
02-17-2008, 11:13 AM
fibro fog kiddo. welcome to the fog. i laugh at myself and the words that will or will not come.
peace,
blue
peace,
blue
bevann26
02-18-2008, 09:07 AM
i need to tell you all about a major thing i did, talk about fibro fog!
my dad (78) a strict and proper englishman had called to see how i made out with the dr. appt i had. so in telling him i said " what i hate is everytime i go there i get laid"...what i meant to say is weighed!!!! i quickly said i mean weighed, but he did'nt laugh at that fibro fog! LOL
i hope everyone has a good day....hubby and i are going to get a new tv for my room!.......bevann
my dad (78) a strict and proper englishman had called to see how i made out with the dr. appt i had. so in telling him i said " what i hate is everytime i go there i get laid"...what i meant to say is weighed!!!! i quickly said i mean weighed, but he did'nt laugh at that fibro fog! LOL
i hope everyone has a good day....hubby and i are going to get a new tv for my room!.......bevann
bluelakelady
02-18-2008, 10:20 AM
too funny. i love it. my dad who was also quite proper would have laughed. he had a warped side. thank you so much for the laugh. made my wake up moment a joyous one filled with the sound of my laughter at your words.
enjoy the fog. i do.
peace,
blue
hmmmm, just thinking about the doc. and getting laid. talk about service. still laughing.
enjoy the fog. i do.
peace,
blue
hmmmm, just thinking about the doc. and getting laid. talk about service. still laughing.
monalisa95
02-18-2008, 06:24 PM
Bev:
I took Lyrica for a year. Just stopped about a month ago now. I was taking 300mg a day. I had the same experience you did - I gained 20lbs in the year I took it, regardless of working out and watching what I ate. I also had severe memory problems, would fall asleep at inappropriate times, etc. As soon as I stopped taking Lyrica, those things got better. Did Lyrica help with the pain? Yes, but only for about 6 months of that year. For me, the pain relief was not worth the other side effects.
I took Lyrica for a year. Just stopped about a month ago now. I was taking 300mg a day. I had the same experience you did - I gained 20lbs in the year I took it, regardless of working out and watching what I ate. I also had severe memory problems, would fall asleep at inappropriate times, etc. As soon as I stopped taking Lyrica, those things got better. Did Lyrica help with the pain? Yes, but only for about 6 months of that year. For me, the pain relief was not worth the other side effects.