ebrena
06-25-2008, 02:50 PM
Hi, my Dr has finally put me on a nerve pain releiver-Lyrica 75 mg once a day for 5 days then 75 mg twice a day. First dose was last night. Does it make you feel kind of yukky and shaky when you first take it? It really helped with my hip pain but I still have other pain that it didn't touch. Can I take Celebrex or any other anti-inflammitory with it? Also I take 1 mg Clonazapam daily-do anti-anxiety meds interfer at all? I am happy he has finally listened to me but I'm kind of nervous. I have an appointment with a rhuematory specialist in September-I am looking forward to this appointment because I am always having roaming pain. One week one side of my body-the next the other side or my arms then my legs, my back then my hips and so on. It all wipes me out physically and mentally as well with my medications making me feel like a bit of a zombi as I am so tired and spaced out because I take antidepressants, lipidor, HRT, synthroid, metformin, altace, clonazapam and now Lyrica and prior every NSaid on the market. When once we were so flexible- Who knew???
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kimmy46
06-25-2008, 06:41 PM
Hi. I've been on Lyrica for about six months. I take 75mg in the morning, and 150mg at night for my peripheral nerve damage. It doesn't give me much relief. My rheumatologist also has me on celebrex. They seem to work well taken together. Sometimes I get frustrated with the Lyrica, because the pain is getting worse in my spine. I hope you get some relief from it. Best wishes, Kimmy
ebrena
06-25-2008, 09:45 PM
Thanks Kimmy, that is what I was wondering if I could take something like celebrex with it. I only took it last night 75mg and it did seem to help with my upper leg big joints (they hurt so bad) but then I had a sore back and chest most of the day and didn't know what I could take.I will now take a celebrex
TexMom85
06-25-2008, 11:20 PM
Hi,
I took Lyrica (150 mg, 2x daily) for about 4 months for nerve pain due to disk damage in my neck. While it worked very well for the nerve pain, it actually made my FM pain much worse, especially at night. I also developed other side effects, including rapid weight gain (38 pounds in 6 weeks) and severe swelling. My doc switched me to Neurontin in May, and it's not as bad in terms of the side effects, but also not quite as good for the pain relief.
So, a couple of things. The drowsiness was overwhelming at first. I was napping every day, and that is not like me. It did eventually improve, although I still had days (especially if I did not sleep well the night before) where I felt very "out of it." The Neurontin isn't quite as bad.
Secondly, due to the long list of ailments I deal with, I also take sleep medications, anti-anxiety meds and NSAID's, along with an occasional Vicodin for breakthru pain. These meds include Ambien CR, Zanaflex or Flexeril, Promethazine (generic Phenergan, the anti-nausea medication), Mirapex (for Restless Legs Syndrome), Xanax, Relafen/Daypro/Celebrex (pick one). I think you'll be okay, just keep in touch with your body and head....and talk to your doctor so he/she knows what you're taking.
The Lyrica usually is either terrific or lousy for a person. I hope you find your use to be succesful. The drowsiness and fatigue should wear off in several weeks, so stick with it if you aren't having any other side effects.
Good luck, and keep us posted on how you're doing!
Blessings,
TexMom
I took Lyrica (150 mg, 2x daily) for about 4 months for nerve pain due to disk damage in my neck. While it worked very well for the nerve pain, it actually made my FM pain much worse, especially at night. I also developed other side effects, including rapid weight gain (38 pounds in 6 weeks) and severe swelling. My doc switched me to Neurontin in May, and it's not as bad in terms of the side effects, but also not quite as good for the pain relief.
So, a couple of things. The drowsiness was overwhelming at first. I was napping every day, and that is not like me. It did eventually improve, although I still had days (especially if I did not sleep well the night before) where I felt very "out of it." The Neurontin isn't quite as bad.
Secondly, due to the long list of ailments I deal with, I also take sleep medications, anti-anxiety meds and NSAID's, along with an occasional Vicodin for breakthru pain. These meds include Ambien CR, Zanaflex or Flexeril, Promethazine (generic Phenergan, the anti-nausea medication), Mirapex (for Restless Legs Syndrome), Xanax, Relafen/Daypro/Celebrex (pick one). I think you'll be okay, just keep in touch with your body and head....and talk to your doctor so he/she knows what you're taking.
The Lyrica usually is either terrific or lousy for a person. I hope you find your use to be succesful. The drowsiness and fatigue should wear off in several weeks, so stick with it if you aren't having any other side effects.
Good luck, and keep us posted on how you're doing!
Blessings,
TexMom
ebrena
06-26-2008, 12:50 AM
Yikes, i don't want to gain 38 pounds, I'm already struggling with that. What brings that on? I am really sore today from the top of my head to my big toe-down the front and back. I took one celebrex along with a flerill and I'll take another at bedtime. I am leary about lyrica:rolleyes:
jingwa86
06-29-2008, 01:09 PM
I have had Fibromyalgia for years, new to this board, just found it. I am more comfortable now that I read that other people validate my feelings and pain. Not that I'm glad you hurt, by any means, just that someone knows what I am going thru. It's hard for family to understand.
I started with Lyrica 75mg. and I think it's helping. I am unemployed so with no insurance, I can't afford to get it filled so I just use his samples as far as I can.
I also of course have been through the string of meds I see posted here. Some I have taken and quit, some I still take regularly and have a hard time doing without.
I can't seem to keep a job, and I try hard. I don't know if I am losing them due to Fibro Fog. You know just not quick enough, and maybe my memory isn't as sharp as it used to be or needs to be. I am in danger of losing my house. I know my Dr. would diagnose me as permantly disabled, but I just keep trying to make it in the work force. I was 53 yesterday. Anybody got any suggestions. You know how depressed you get with Fibromyangia, and I was just diagnosed with Rhumatoid Arthritis, and I have had Restless Leg Syndrome for years.
I welcome any response and suggestions. Take care of yourselves, live gently.
I started with Lyrica 75mg. and I think it's helping. I am unemployed so with no insurance, I can't afford to get it filled so I just use his samples as far as I can.
I also of course have been through the string of meds I see posted here. Some I have taken and quit, some I still take regularly and have a hard time doing without.
I can't seem to keep a job, and I try hard. I don't know if I am losing them due to Fibro Fog. You know just not quick enough, and maybe my memory isn't as sharp as it used to be or needs to be. I am in danger of losing my house. I know my Dr. would diagnose me as permantly disabled, but I just keep trying to make it in the work force. I was 53 yesterday. Anybody got any suggestions. You know how depressed you get with Fibromyangia, and I was just diagnosed with Rhumatoid Arthritis, and I have had Restless Leg Syndrome for years.
I welcome any response and suggestions. Take care of yourselves, live gently.
mista0316
06-29-2008, 03:42 PM
Hello,
I have tried Lyrica. Then found out I was allergic to it! Other people I know have told me that it has helped them quite a bit. My friend has MS and she takes lyrica and she find it helps her a lot. Her days a alittle bit better. I am glad it works for some people. Unfortunetly I will never know what it could've done for me..
take care,
m
I have tried Lyrica. Then found out I was allergic to it! Other people I know have told me that it has helped them quite a bit. My friend has MS and she takes lyrica and she find it helps her a lot. Her days a alittle bit better. I am glad it works for some people. Unfortunetly I will never know what it could've done for me..
take care,
m
TexMom85
06-29-2008, 08:21 PM
Be careful with Lyrica....while it is very effective in some FM patients in managing their pain, you MUST take it on a regular schedule, not only to ensure its efficacy, but to prevent potential problems with withdrawal. Even if you aren't being treating for seizures with Lyrica, not taking it on a regular schedule or suddenly stopping it can bring on other problems, so please be sure you are able to get a regular supply.
I took Lyrica (150 mg, 2x daily) for nerve pain. It was very effective for the nerve pain, but I suffered terrible side effects, including severe swelling, rapid weight gain, and a definite worsening of my FM pain. I went off of it after 3 months and switched to Neurontin. It seems to be effective and no side effects like the Lyrica. It's a shame, since Lyrica is specifically prescribed to FM patients...and it actually made my FM worse.
I pray that you are able to get a steady supply of Lyrica if that's the course of treatment you're going to follow. I know it's expensive...there is no generic. Neurontin has a generic--Gabapentin--and it's so much cheaper than Lyrica. I wonder it that might be an option for you.
Praying for all FM-er's to find relief and comfort....
Blessings,
Tex
I took Lyrica (150 mg, 2x daily) for nerve pain. It was very effective for the nerve pain, but I suffered terrible side effects, including severe swelling, rapid weight gain, and a definite worsening of my FM pain. I went off of it after 3 months and switched to Neurontin. It seems to be effective and no side effects like the Lyrica. It's a shame, since Lyrica is specifically prescribed to FM patients...and it actually made my FM worse.
I pray that you are able to get a steady supply of Lyrica if that's the course of treatment you're going to follow. I know it's expensive...there is no generic. Neurontin has a generic--Gabapentin--and it's so much cheaper than Lyrica. I wonder it that might be an option for you.
Praying for all FM-er's to find relief and comfort....
Blessings,
Tex