Hi Marie

Like you, I have no idea how to use the private message functions, especially since I'm typing from an iPad and have no " right mouse click". Also, I think that although our conversation may not be all that interesting to an onlooker, if they were to get even one bit of education from our discussion that would be great. So I'm happy to chat openly, if you are. Ohhh and as long as chit chat doesn't upset others here.

I'm actually not entirely sure of my iron level. I just remember my Doctor looking at my results on his laptop and his jaw dropped and said "ooohhh" then turned to me and explained that my iron was very low. He said something about it being borderline anaemic, and mentioned the number 15, if that means anything. I do have a sheet with the results here somewhere, when I find them I can be more specific.

Thank you so much for your well wishes that B12 helps me. It takes a very strong character to genuinely wish others well while suffering themselves. Thank you! I know my Jarrows B12 is in the mail, and I admit to feeling excited, they arrive next week.

Two years apart is a good indicator of progression or lack of, I would think. So It sounds as though your Neurologist is probably right. Perhaps it feels progressive to you because your getting used to the Lyrica and Tramadol at the dose you have been on. As that dose becomes less effective the pain will get slowly worse, making it feel like progression.

I'm also scared of increasing my dose for fear of reaching the maximum dosage and want/need more. I tried to stick with only 50mg Tramadol, but when life is not fun 24/7 it's time to up the dose. I now take slow release 100mg at night to sleep better, and a 50mg regular Tramadol in the morning. I function fairly well on that, for now. Hopefully the B12 can replace the Tramadol. Crossing everything, except toes. Crossing toes would be too painful. lol

Its scarey isnt it, when they say its 'mild'. On the one hand you would be grateful that its mild, but it would also make you wonder, if this is mild then what do they call severe!

I haven't heard of Lamictal. Pretty sure Lyrica is an anti-seizure so I'm not sure why they want you to double up. But if you are anything like me you're willing to try anything if it helps. Please let us know how it works for you, if it indeed helps.

Hope you have more good days.
Debbie