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Originally Posted by rose_thorn98
I'm starting to wonder if the itching is an allergic response to the Lyrica. I did not have the itching in the beginning, only after taking Gabapentin for a month did I start to have it. So I switched to Lyrica and there was no itching. Then last week I started with the itching/burning again. So I increased my Lyrica and it went away for a few days, but now its back again. Just makes me wonder. I may have to go off the Lyrica, but not until they give me a back up medicine, because it still is working for alot of the other pain I have in my feet.
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I have read that itching in some cases is actually considered mild nerve pain.
I would venture to think it is not the Lyrica, but a symptom of your neuropathy, wait it out a little before coming off Lyrica, as you know these neuro symptoms can come, go, change, etc.......
I don't think there are too many safe alternatives besides Gabapentin & Lyrica, other than supplements, which I am starting to dabble in.
I have had mild itching at times, but not too often.