Lyrica - Fibromyalgia Message Board

lynn41 · 09-03-2008, 05:59 PM

I know this medication has been discussed before, but I'm wanting anyone's current experience with the med. I'd like to know if it has really helped anyone, and, if so, how long it took you being on the med before noticing a difference. I've heard more negative comments about it due to the side effects than I have positive. My doc gave me a two week trial and I'm wondering if that's even long enough to be able to tell the difference. Thanks to anyone who can provide some input.

jessbcuz10 · 09-03-2008, 06:01 PM

I just started taking it two months ago, I take it on an as needed basis--I works wonders for me but BOY does it make me feel high

I mean like my 25 year old boss wants to know where he can get some

Jess

shrtcak81 · 09-03-2008, 06:11 PM

Hi Lynn! For a whole year this has been a wonder drug for me. It's been great for the pain! Although, now my pain is coming back and I think I need to increase the dose. But it really helped me get my life back. For me it started working within a week. However, I've read that this drug seems to loose its effectiveness over time, which is what is happening to me. I just hope that it lasts me a while more because it really helped. Good luck!

Crystal

TexMom85 · 09-04-2008, 11:55 AM

I started taking Lyrica in January for nerve pain, and since I also have Fibromyalgia, I thought it would also benefit me for that reason as well.

Well, the Lyrica worked well for the nerve pain, but actually made my fibro pain WORSE! I was in so much pain while on this drug it was amazing. I also experienced rapid weight gain and severe swelling of my hands, feet and lower legs. Doctor finally switched me to Neurontin in April, and it's been much better in terms of No side effects.

I was also so sleepy while on the Lyrica that I had to take a nap every day and felt out of it most of the time.

Not everyone experiences these side effects, but just wanted to share my experience.

Blessings,
TexMom

KissAmeGal · 09-05-2008, 07:59 PM

Hey Lynn......and everyone else

I have been on Lyrica for about a year now. and i can tell you that it does wonders for me, now that i am on 75mg 2 times a day, plus i take Klonopin at nite for RLS. in the beginning of taking it, i had some weight gain, and i feeling that i was in la-la land and also made me tired. I take it everyday faithfully, and i guess once it gets in your system good, you no longer have the side effects. Now this is from my personal experience, everyone is different. It also makes some people drowsy, as i have a friend that takes it as well, and this happens to her, but it does not do that to me anymore.
I'll tell ya too, the FIRST day i took it, i noticed a huge difference, took alot of the pain away, as i was having excruciating pain. I do tend to have some days that it doesn't work as well as i would like for it too, that's usually when it's very very humid. I live in Florida and the humidy can be awful. But generally, i feel great! I've tried just about everything else before my rheumatologist put me on this. I also take Mobic, which he started me on when i was first diagnosed with FM, it didn't help with that kind of pain (intense) at all, but i'll tell ya, with the Mobic, i no longer get the headaches i used to get on a DAILY basis....stress, tension, and migraines!

I would personally recommend it. I think the 2 weeks will let you know if it works or not. But again, everyone has their own personal experience.

Good Luck to you!
Shellie