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Originally Posted by JK123
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Hi AussieDebbie,
I also have some pain which I think is nerve pain, amongst others, in my heels. I started taking Lyrica, first 25mg a day then 50mg a day, as well as 50mg Tramadol a day. I didn't think the Lyrica helped much (after a month), so have started decreasing it in order to go off it.
May I ask what dosages you are taking?
P.S I'm an Aussie too, from Melbourne
Joanne
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Hi Joanne
All up I take 300mg's Lyrica a day (150 morning & 150 night time).
I also take 100mg's Tramadol in the morning, and another 50mg's at night.
It sounds like you may not have been taking enough Lyrica to have much of an effect. My Doctor started me on smaller doses, but within a few weeks I was taking 150mg's twice daily. From memory, I started to feel noticeable pain relief at about 100mg's, and about week two into taking it.
However, if you can live without Lyrica then definitely so so. It's something I dread ever having to come off.
Best of luck with your diagnosis. I'm up in Brisbane. Nice to meet you.
. It helps somehow knowing there are others closer to home here to talk to.