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Originally Posted by Katie O
Hello, I am not sure where to start. I am in my third day of withdrawl from Lyrica. I couldn't think straight, have terrible shakes, I sweat and then am freezing, I have diarrhea that I can't seem to control, and terrible, terrible anxiety along with depression. I cry at everything. I found the support group and it has given me hope from your experiences. I have been on gabapentin for neuropathy for almost a year. The burning and pain just keeps getting worse. Gabapentin makes me so tired at first but I guess my body adjusts but then my feet get worse and my neurologist increases it again. So I heard from an aquaintance that Lyica is wonderful. LOL I was only on it for a short time when the anxiety and tremors started (I'm still on the gabapentin at the same time) This was over the weekend and my neurologist isn't in on Mondays,so I quit it cold turkey. By Monday I thought I was going to die. I called my family doctor who gave me a prescription for the anxiety. Today is Wednesday and my thinking is better and the anxiety is under control. So I know I just have to wait this out but I wonder for how long? I thought I had new hope for my neuropathy through Lyrica but now that is gone. I am so depressed. I am a 64 year old female and have so much I wanted to do in retirement but I feel as if I'll be in a wheelchair if the neuropathy progresses this rapidly with no hope. Thank you for listening. Katie O
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The first thing you need to do is arm yourself with knowledge as you will find here as no other Dr. Office will tell you from my experience. Keep trying as you are your best advocate . Read a lot about your neuropathy there is a wealth of people and information here. I totally understand how you feel now, Lyrica never worked for me but everybody is different. Personally , I have sensory neuropathy for about 5 years now and I feel pain control and diet is the key for me. Low carb low fat gluten free is hard to do but I try. I never heard of neuropathy a few years ago and now it is my life , there are something's you can do to make your life better before resulting to the so called " Chair " . Get your blood drawn and get tested from A to Z. Try to find out if it is a vitamin or a mineral, heavy metals or toxins can play a major role in this. As for me nobody knows ,but my nerves are turning back on only after a few months of supplements and change of diet. It will take time and Never give up , God bless you ! Peace !