Hi Aussie,
I am one of those that gets up and goes to work, I start my day at 5:30am
slowly. I have degenerative disc disease and mornings are very painfull, so I read the paper, sip coffee, read my new stuff on the computer, sip some more coffee, wait for my pills to kick in and then off to the shower.
Most days since I started Lyrica are okay, but there was a time this summer when I discussed disability with my neuro. He says I have the documentation to go "out" on disability, but I prefer to plug away as long as I can. For now, Lyrica is working for me and I can manage my back pain most days. Sure do miss those painfree days I took for granted though.
Janna