Hi Katie,

I was on Lyrica when I was first diagnosed with RSD (about 18 months ago now) and I also put a LOT of weight on! I think I gained about 30lb's in weight whilst I was on it in the space of about 2 months which isn't very good for anyone, let alone a teenager lol. Before I was put on the Lyrica, I was a "normal" size for my age - I was a tad overweight but only a little!!

After speaking to my Pain Management Doctor, he said that it was probably best that I came off the med altogether as it wasn't helping me at all and the side-effects were worse than the benefits!! I had a real hard time coming off the Lyrica ... I had awful panic attacks that thought like I was having a heart attack and would snap and be sick ALL the time. It wasn't nice at all but I DO feel that I am better off it! Unfortunately, I didn't lose any of the weight when I came off the drug BUT I didn't have to deal with the fatigue as much once I was off it!!

I would definitely speak to your Doctor and see what he/she say's - IF the Lyrica isn't working for YOU, it might be worthwhile coming off it and trying something else that might help. I'm personally not on any meds other than Ketamine when I can't cope with the pain any longer but that is only because nothing worked for me and I personally felt better off my meds but everyone is different!!

Take care and please keep us updated when you can! If you need anyone to talk to, I am here for you!