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Originally Posted by nide44
I have been taking 200mg Lyrica 3 x day, for the past 3 years with a 25-30 lb weight gain - and no other side effects. Along with 100mg Tramadol 4 x day- My PN pains and symptoms have been under control at a 1-3 rating as opposed to a 7-9 without meds.
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I have the weight gain and couldn't afford to gain an ounce before I started, so it is very disheartening. I try to eat as little as I can, but cannot survive without my chocolate fix daily. To add to the fun, I have noticed hair loss, have some wig catelogs I have been looking through!
I am considering switching to Lyrica, even though I believe the side effects are quiet similar, just wondering if Lyrica may work better for pain for me.
If weight issue become any worse though, maybe I need to look into a different pain approach all together, thinking of going to a pain Dr. or maybe "growing" my own!