Hi Sinchan. I can't answer your question. Lyrica made me feel suicidal within days and I discontinued it under the supervision of my doctor. She said the dose was too high and wanted to lower it. I said no thank you. The thoughts were horrible. Lyrica is basically gabapentin. Gabapentin has been around for ages and it's side effect history is well documented. Have you tried that? I know it's not as effective for pain but it helps many people. Good luck!

I hope by now you're feeling better, especially with those irrational thoughts. With regards your post I'm afraid I second Zingara's comments. I reacted badly to it after just a couple of doses and stopped it very quickly and went onto something else (eventually).

When MPS/CMP hits a certain level we *do* all need pain relief to be able to function day to day and withstand treatment to reduce the impact of it, etc.

But there are alternatives, best discussed with your doctor, but include tramadol, amytriptaline / nortryptaline or dihydrocodeine. How you take the medication makes a difference, too, splitting to dose across the day versus taking it either all in the morning or all in the evening or night-time. There is an excellent flow chart on pain medication at http://www.painclinic.org/aboutpain-analgesicflowchart.htm

Hello Zingara, good evening. yeah I just came to visit a Neurologist and she said to discontinue with the Lyrica. She gaved me 5 caps of gapantin instead. I havent tried it out yet. She gaved me 5 capsules of 100 mg. My hopes are high....

Hello Pumpkin! How are you? :) Yeah I have discussed with the doctor about the suicidal tendancies and she said to stop it right away. Tramadol is a strong pain meds I will try that one as well. Im not sure if it is a OTC or needs Rx for it.

Hi Marcsinchan,

How are you? Please share an update. How did the gabapentin work for you?

Tramadol is a prescription medication. Compared to other pain meds, it's probably the weakest strength and least likely to build up a tolerance. Again, it helps many people and some not at all. This is all hit or miss and that's what makes it so frustrating. I hope you are doing well.

A few years ago a doctor prescripted Lyrica but I trashed it. Id read so many bad comments about it... As long as I can live without it I wont take it but everyone is different of course.

@zingara: Hi zingara how are you doin? I have done taking the 5 caps of gabapentin. uhmmm since it was only 100 mg one cap a day at bed time, i didnt really feel the effect of it. What I noticed is that I am gaining weight and my abdomenal area is increasing.. its really frustrating cause im feeling unfit with my weight gain.. YEah ur right, finding the right medication is like trial and error trying to find what works for you. It is time consuming and hurts the pocket.. What seriously relieves my pain right now is regular massage, like once or twice a week, hot packs and avoiding caffeine..

Hi last year had really bad time with this drug. Was rushed to hospital five time over the year with convulsions , I don, t have problems with that normally. Could not speak swallow and was addicted for the year. Now off it but I don, t care what they say still not the same as I was. Still feel traumatised and bodily functions not working as they should. Tried other drugs but had reactions. Trying herbalism. Everyone says that since lyrica my body is now hypersensitive and neurotransmitters not balanced. Only took it for Tmj pain now much worse because drug. Anyway that's my experience and I wish you well. I pray to God I just want my life back. Regards Nick

That's one rough time with an anti-convulsive pill Nick, I really hope you eventually get past the left over side-effects...and you get relief for your tmj pain.

I never tried 'too hard' to get used to this group of nerve pain pills because they're such 'hardcore' meds and I've heard of too many bad reactions. I only ever tried a few doses and stopped pretty quickly after bad reactions.

Are you getting relief for your TMJ pain and problems?