Hi Linda,

So far I've resisted adding that extra 100 mg but the cold weather is on its way, that sends my pain through the roof! So it's a wait-and-see game at the moment, but not for much longer. I really hope the weight gain does taper off!

I'm scheduled for an SCS surgery on Nov 3, the trial gave me great relief - if the permanent is as good, I'll be able to get back to doing some exercise. I know the Lyrica slows your metabolism, so I really NEED to walk, I should be able to swim a bit, ride a stationary bike, maybe do a few weight machines. My arms are where the damage is so I'll have to play it by ear, see how much I can do without overdoing if you know what I mean.

But I DON'T want to go up any more pant sizes, size 14 on 5"2 me is NOT cute. And I have nowhere to store them! I was underweight 6 months ago, had been wearing size 6 for the last year and a half. So I have everything from 6 to 12, still in my closet, drawers and spread around my room, cause I can't get the storage boxes down from the closet shelves and dh KEEPS forgetting. I have size 12 winter clothes from 3 years ago (when the Dr put me on Neurontin, same thing happened), most of them are packed away and it's getting chilliieee!! He's home tomorrow, so maybe if I whack him with a wire hanger(a la Mommy Dearest LOL) he'll get them down for me!

I HATE to be on a med like this at this time of year, with the holidays coming up - makes it hard to enjoy stuffing away those scrumptious meals and desserts when it seems like you gain 2 or 3X the norm.

And I used to LAUGH at my brothers' suffering when they could barely touch Thanksgiving Dinner because it was wrestling season and they couldn't afford to gain weight.

beth