Hello everyone,
I have PN along with BPH and started on neurotin for the PN over a year ago, then switched to Lyrica 75mg three times aday 6 months ago. When I started taking 100 mg of Tramadol two times a day it really has helped in the pain control department. One side effect is constipation, have to drink plenty of water and take fiber pills, but am able to sleep real well at night and that has been a big help. I remember staying up most of the night pecking at the keyboard and cussing the burning pain in my feet, hopefully those kind of nights are long gone. Seems there is some kind of pay off concerning any mediciation we take. Wishing you the best

Jospeh...I remember reading another post here about someone that had the same kidney problem. They went off and they lost the water weight and kidney's went back to normal. If I find the thread I will forward to you. Don't think you damaged permanently but you were smart to call doc. Don't panic yet give time for water to make it's way through your system.

Laurie...:welcome_sign: I am so happy you are losing weight that is great! The lyrica worked great for me. It helped me turn the corner pain wise. And now that I am off I can tell it helped my nerves. Originally the doc told me to give it 3 months for it to help the nerves and I gave it 5 and glad I did. Like Lanny it helped me sleep through the night and once we can get back to more normal sleep patterns the better the body feels and heals.

I do miss it but I gained 30 lbs and want to try to lose it. Plus I had surgery so I am hoping in the long run that will help my nerves and TOS. Maybe once I lose the weight and get on a routine exercise program I may try it again if I need it. Be careful to monitor liver and glucose on this med though.

Any success on Lyrica after a bad experience....
 

.... with either Topomax or Neurontin?? When I was on Topomax, I was still trying to manage the pain and teach first grade. I was taking grade level meeting minutes and literally couldn't spell the word read!!! Obviously not great for a teacher. Now I wouldn't feel great about feeling stupid as I already feel my memory weakening with age, but since I'm homebound, at least I wouldn't have people watching me feel stupid. The shakes and nausea weren't fun either though.

Has anyone heard of a case were someone did respond to one anticonvulsant well even if they had a previously horrible experience with a sister drug??

I would so love to lessen my pain and lower my narcotics, and if I'm really lucky, find a reason to live.

Thanks for any other info,
Suzanne

Lyrica
 

I took Lyrica and had relief for only about a month. I had none of the side effects that Neurontin caused me, which included dyslexic speech, walking sideways and constant brain fog.

Lyrica
 

Hi all,
My friend has been on Lyrica for 8 weeks now for pain in her feet. Her major side effect is strange forming of her words, and slurred speech. Is this normal?? Im worried about her.

Lyrica
 

Hi all,
My friend has been on Lyrica for 8 weeks now for pain in her feet. Her major side effect is strange forming of her words, and slurred speech. Is this normal?? Im worried about her.
Thank you.

I just started Lyrica today. I have lost 30 lbs recently and I FEAR gaining weight! If you do gain, is it noticeable quickly?

Memory problems
 

Yes that is very common. I have been On Lyrica for a year and a half. I have had a hard time speaking, my memory is horrible. I have gained weight and I am always hungry. When I first got on it my leg would jerk and my head would shake. It has been very frustrating. I am sure your friend is frustrated as well.

Lyrica
 

Hi, I am new here. I currently take 75mg Lyrica at bedtime. I did take Neurotin previously and could not deal with the side effects. I felt like I was in a horrible fog all day long. Lyrica's side effects are not quite as harsh however I am noticing the weight gain and also a very minor shortness of breath issue. It does help with the nerve pain but I had hoped for more astonishing results.

Good news,
My friend has been taken off Lyrica, and is now on Cymbalta (sp?). She is doing great! No more slurred speech, very sharp thinking and side effect? Weight loss! She also is taking a set of vitamins from Trivita that are for nerves. No more pain, and a changed woman.
:) :)