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Jerrysgirl
Jerrysgirl
i was just prescribed lyrica, and limbitrol, i was wondering if anyone else has taken these and are there any bad side effects, and were they helpful.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been taking Lyrica for a couple of years now and it's worked wonders for my Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Can't really say it's affected my Fibro pain levels... there's always too much of everything hurting.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Lyrica is wonderful. Be sure you are taking enough. I noticed no difference until I was taking 300mg a day. Some people need more. It really helps with the pain. I get spacey about an hour after I take it, so I get physically busy. I have gained weight, but I would rather be fat than in constant pain. And I could walk more.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have had no side effects from the Lyrica. I have seen that some have listed that they gained weight. I may have although I have been on a diet and have been able to lose. I wouldn't be suprised if someday they find that something we have been exposed to causes it. I have a twin sister and she doesn't have it although, my mother does.
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I TOOK LYRCIA FOR ONE WEEK AND HAD RTO GET OFF, I RETAINED TOO MUCH FLUID AND GAINED 8 PDS IN ONE WEEK, SEE HOW IT IS GOOD FOR SOME AND NOT FOR OTHERS? WEIRD HUH / MUCH LOVE...HELEN
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