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Any home remedies or med suggestions for severe restless leg syndrome?
I have severe restless leg syndrome. I am on requip for about a month and no relief. I also take lyrica, amrix and soma for my back (3 herniated disks). One leg will start and then go away and then the other leg starts. The sensations go from my feet to my hip just to explain the severity of it. I... read more
What is the strongest dose of gabapentin?
I was taking 200 mg of Lyrica twice a day for upper back pain that goes up my neck. I turned a 4 wheeler over and hit my head and back real hard on the ground. My cobra insurance ran out and I couldn't afford it so I am now taking gabapentin 300 mg. twice a day and I hurt like I did before I... read more
Neuralgia - Can anticonvulsants cause neuralgic pain worse?
I read on another forum that anticonvulsants, such as Neurontin or Lyrica, can actually make neuralgic pain worse in some cases. I'm wondering if anyone on here has expericenced worsening of their symptoms when taking these drugs? Thank you for your replies.
How long does it take for Lyrica to take effect for nerve pain?
I have nerve pain and my Dr. just prescribed Lyrica. I was wondering how long is it before I will notice any relief from the pain?
Memory loss when taking Lyrica?
I have been repeating stories about my day to my family, having trouble remembering when we did things (was it this morning or yesterday when we went to the store?) and having trouble concentrating since I started taking Lyrica for chronic pain (broken shoulder that is very slow to heal) I am on 50... read more
Should I be taking Lyrica and Neurontin together?
My doctor has me on 600mg of Neurontin 3x a day AND 100mg of Lyrica 3x a day for fibromyalgia. I'm curious about the side effects. I have serious dizzy spells, blurred(double) vision, trouble with balance, major memory loss issues and I feel exhausted all day. Plus, I don't really have... read more
Peripheral Neuropathy - Has anyone tried "Neuropathy Support Formula" sold by the Neuropathy?
... Treatment Group"? I have painful peripheral neuropathy from chemotherapy and have been using Gabapentin and Lyrica for four years. I used Cymbalta but now have urination problems (can't urinate easily) so I discontinued it.
Why does Lyrica cause anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts?
Why does Lyrica cause anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts in some people? I was first put on Neurontin, which sent me into this black hole of depression, then they put me on Lyrica and I still was severely depressed. Now I'm taking antidepressants together with the Lyrica and it... read more
Why have most doctors stopped prescribing carisoprodol for severe muscle spasms?
Why do they prefer Lyrica over soma for muscle spasms, and severe neurological painful conditions, because Lyrica has many terrible side effects according to my own experience between the two!
Lyrica - is there any way to avoid the weight gain?
My doctor has just put me on Lyrica. In fact, I haven't taken my first dose yet. My question is about the weight gain. Can you work to keep the weight off, or is there no help for it? I know with some drugs it doesn't matter how hard you try, the weight just seems to build up. I certainly... read more
Has anyone reported sexual problems after starting lyrica?
LYrica has done wonders with my nerve pain from post surgery and back problems but I have had problems becoming sexually aroused and difficulty having an orgasm.
How long for Cymbalta fatigue to pass?
I have chronic fatigue and now, apparently fibromyalgia. My doctor has asked me to take Lyrica and Cymbalta. The Lyrica is no problem, but the Cymbalta (30 mg) I took one time while I was off work to see if it caused side effects, and I was dizzy and it made me very tired. The doctor told me to... read more
Need advice about Lyrica and tapering down, is there anything I can take to help withdrawals?
I just saw my Dr and I asked her about maybe switching to something else, I am on 150mg Lyrica at bedtime. I asked her about this because so many on this site have started to change my mind about being on this drug, I was recently put on Gabapentin 100mg tid, my recent hospital stay they up this to... read more
Lyrica? How long before side effects subside? When does the brain fog and lethargic feeling go away?
I'm on my 7th day of Lyrica and the past two days, I have to take 1 - 75mg about 10 or 11 am, then another 75mg - before bed around 9pm - 10pm. I feel so clouded and cant seem to concentrate on anything, helping the nerve pain a bit, but I don't think I've been on the med long enough... read more
Postherpetic Neuralgia - Has anyone had success with curing their PHN?
I have tried many medications/treatments... Topamax, Lyrica, Famvir, Carbatrol, Carbatrol + Baclofen, and acupuncture. None have worked. I have had PHN in my face for about a year now, and the only thing that sometimes helps is Percocet (makes me very, very ill). Any suggestions? I know I... read more
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