sorry ive been on it almost two weeks . im on 50 mg threetimes a day but im so darn tired and week i cant hardly function . but pain is much better. so thats puts me btween a rock and a hard place . damed if i do and damed if i dont.

Great gran try taking it at night that will help the tiredness & Narnia Lyrica has salt in it so that can cause the swelling and weight gain. Good luck to both of you.

NARNIA, SOUNDS LIKE YOU MOST LIKELY NEED TO COME OFF OF IT, ALTHO I'M NOT A DR. THOSE ARE THE SIDE AFFECTS OF LYRCIA, I HAD THE SAME REACTION WITH IN ONE WEEK, CALLED MY DR OFFICE AND THEY TOLD ME TO GET RIGHT OFF IT, SO THE SWELLING MUST BE A BIG DEAL......I'M CONCERNED ABOUT YOU....LOVE...HELEN

Neurontin is the same kind of drug. It works with neuropathy. It is cheaper and doesn't have the same side effects. It might be worth looking into.

I am in Lyrica ~6 weeks now @300mg a day. I've noticed a great decrease in pain but my stomach swells up like I am pregnant. But, I would of liked to stay on it (so much pain relief) but my insurance company will not pay for it until I try neurontin/antidepressant first. By the way, I was extremely tired and dizzy but after awhile your body adjusts to the side effects.

Yes, from what I have heard, Neurontin, would be the best thing to go to. It is cheaper, and has been around alot longer. Just be careful on it as well. I've heard some bad side effects can come from the neurontin. Like suicidal thoughts, bad nightmares, etc. As long as you're aware, I don't see a problem with giving it a try. I might as well. Doc and I have spoken about it.

I am sorry you are having such a hard time with it. I never filled my script because I seemed to have a really hard time with all the meds similar to it. I did not do well on neurontin either, but my mother did. So maybe you could try that.

I agree with greatgranny, "damned if i do and damned if i don't"

Good luck. Please let me know if you find something new that works.

i started last nite just going to take it of nite . felt a lot better today .went to auction tonight.

I've been taking Lyrica for a month now, it is helping me, but I've noticed bloating in my stomach also and other side effects like being loopy and sleepy. Now I have something to blame being (loopy)on LOL!!! The doc increased my dose 75 mg 3 X a day. The pain is better, but sometime I take 4 pills a day (on my own). I'm learning that somedays are better than others and then there are the "flare ups". Fibomyalgia is new to me, I've just really figured out what it is, I've been in pain for 1 year, stemming from whiplash. I also tested positive last week for connective tissue disease. I'm not really sure what that is all about, but the Doc wants me to have a brain scan and more blood test..... I am so glad I found this site, I'm sorry everyone hurts, but I've found people that really understand. You can tell your family and friends that you hurt, but I don't think they really understand. Thanks for the support!!!

In my prescription drugsbook it saysto avoid caffeinewhen using lyrica
it helps my paini'm only taking 75mg 2 times aday

HI,
I have been taking Lyrica for about 3 months in place of high dose prednisone. It does help keep my muscles from spasming some, but it is not nearly as effective for me as prednisone was for relieving my pain and I take the full recommended dose of 225 mg 2x a day.
The loopyness and dizzyness does wear off especially if you start slowly. I think doctors start at too high a dose and it shocks the system. I had to ask my doctor to cut me to 25 mgs to start. It does cause me weight gain, it also seems to play with my thyroid and lower my T4. I have been trying to raise it and help my legs with physical therapy, but this seems to be hurting me more than helping (I was hoping it would raise my metabolism without medications.) Swelling is sometimes a problem, when it gets too bad I take a day off Lyrica.
I don't know if this helps, but it has been my experience.
I am going to ask my doctor to go back to Prednisone to stop my pain.