Sorry to hear you are so ill.

I just wanted to ask you how did you feel after being put on Lyrica and Cymbelta. I am feeling better since I started taking it. I have Small Fiber Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. The nerve pain has dramatically decreased. Like you I gained weight and major brain fog. It like my mind is swimming in jell-o.

I quit the Cymbalta. It made me nauseas EVERY time I took it. It also wasn't helping my depression/anxiety or pain. I recently ran out of Lyrica, but as of right now don't plan on continuing it. It helped at first, I think it's helped my body to continue gaining weight rapidly. I first got this "drunk" feeling when I started Lyrica, slept better, but withing a few weeks it went away. I wish I could say I had better experiences with these meds <3 This was my 2nd cymbalta attempt... no more!

My mind has been screwy before those meds though

I wa s going to say Lyrica and Cymbalta together . (((((OH MY))))))))) dont think you are suppose to do that . But glad you are off. I hope you got help getting off of these 2 meds as they are quit dangerous. Especially the Cymbalta. good luck

Hey there,
I have to tell you that nothing controlled my pain like this combination of Lyrica and Cymblta. HOWEVER, there are drawbacks that you need know about (no one told me) 1. I have gained an incredible amount of weight 2. I am having problems with my legs ie. swelling and pain in my feet and ankles. 3. Lyrica is processed through the kidneys (just be aware of that one).
These are serious issues that increase with time. There are other combinations of meds that can dos good a job without the symptoms. Look into Savella .

Hope that this helps,
Cyndy

yes side effect of Lyrica is weight gain. Have you heard of a new med called Savelle