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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?
Nerve damage causing muscle to spasm and cramp. the pain is unbearable!
What does anyone reccomend for muscle pains in my legs, back, pretty much all over the body. Muscle spasms are the best I can to describe the problem. Nerve damage is causing the muscles to cramp. Besides muscle therapy I need something else to decrease my pain. I've got heated padding,... 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.
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
Have to wean off from Lyrica, experiencing blue moods & depression, will this go once I've tapered?
Hello everyone. Im doing fair. Here is my problem. I had been put on Lyrica for 2 months at 300mg per day. When I went to my PM doctor, he doubled my dose and I was taking it 2x a day. I started having double vision, dizzy, woozy, and felt like I was totally out of control. I told the doctor and... read more
I have just been prescribed gabapentin 300mg for sciatica nerve pain in my leg?
The pain only occurs when sitting. Does anyone have experience taking this drug for sciatica pain?
Cymbalta do you gain weight?
My Dr wants me to take cymbalta for my leg pain.My questis.Will I gain weight? I am trying to loose weight and if this is so I DON'T want it.But does it seem to help anyone for the syatic nerve pain? THANKS The Cleo
Postherpetic Neuralgia - New Gallixa cream… useful for PHN?
Dear all My mother is a 77 years old sufferer of PHN who has been trying obediently all the range of drugs (Gabapentin-Neurontin... nerve blocking injections, antidepressant, morphine…) that the doctors prescribed to her for more than 7 years now. The pain has been reduced only slightly and... read more
I am starting gabapentin 300mg capsulas 3 times a day for nerve pain due to an old spinal injury and
... am worried i will not be able to function to take care of my 1 year old baby... i am a singal mother and and also on percocts as well any advice?
Hi, can anyone relate to this please? I have been taking Gabapentin for 6 weeks now for nerve pain,?
... the great thing is it has reduced the pain greatly and I felt great but for the last few weeks I have been light headed and very depressed, crying like a baby, also extremely sleepy, today I had my monthly Simponi injection (second one) and after a couple of hours got extremely light headed,... read more
Gabapentin 100 mg for shingles pain?
My doctor prescribed this for the nerve pain of shingles. I took one at bedtime, as prescribed, and waited almost 2 hours. It didn't seem to affect the pain at all and I could not sleep! I got up around 1:00 AM and took a Tylenol #4. I'm wondering why this drug didn't work for me?... read more
What is a frequently prescribed muscle relaxant and can it be used for sciatica ?
Having a flare-up of sciatic nerve pain in hip. What should I take to relieve pain ?
Looking for an alternative to Lyrica for neuropathic pain control. Too expensive in Canada. Ideas?
Nerve damage, extensive, due to Muscular Dystrophy, causes extreme pain in lower legs and hands. Gabapenten caused seizures and I now take oxazepam. By itself, not enough, Dr suggested lyrica.
Do many people experience Lyrica side effects such as lack of concentration, short-term memory...
... loss forgetfulness or other cognitive changes?
I'm wondering if anyone has any idea how long PHN usually hangs on before it runs its course?
i.e, Has anyone's doctor had any answer to that? Has anyone found anything other than drugs that help the pain?
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