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11-27-2012, 08:02 AM | #1 | |||
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After a disturbing/abnormal/damaging period of time with dental work gone awry, I ended up with bad nerve pain in my right ear and the area of my jaw.
I was given Lyrica. I have a history of autoimmune problems. All of a sudden, a previous problem with IBS has come back. Also, I have swelling in my feet and legs. I have some weight gain and some of my hair is falling out. It has helped my nerve pain somewhat...it various. Have others experienced these side effects with Lyrica? Has anyone had help with nerve pain taking Trileptal? What side effects are common with that med? This has been extraordinarily difficult, painful and incapacitating. Any experience would be appreciated tremendously. Thank you. |
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11-27-2012, 10:04 AM | #2 | |||
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sounds like you are not going to be able to take Lyrica ... weight gain and swelling are side effects ..I would ask your dr for something else
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11-27-2012, 01:05 PM | #3 | |||
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11-27-2012, 04:52 PM | #4 | ||
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I agree with all of the above. I would contact the doctor and discontinue it asap. Best wishes.
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11-28-2012, 04:41 AM | #5 | |||
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Trileptal isnt that for seizures ???
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11-28-2012, 11:41 PM | #6 | |||
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I have gotten even sicker....too much to go into
I'm off of Lyrica. We might try Cymbalta for nerve pain, although its an A D I've never been in so much consistent pain in my life and it all startedwith a trip to a dentist office that went awry. I pray for the return of my health. Beware...double check your medical professionals, including your DENTIST! |
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12-14-2012, 09:55 AM | #7 | |||
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I just switched to a new back doctor. He wants me to try lyrica, since gabapentin didn't do anything for me. Why is it a controlled substance? I don't think it's a narcotic. He's also giving me a new NSAID to go with my flexeril. We'll see if any of it does anything.
Feeling very discouraged, Sandra |
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12-15-2012, 03:47 AM | #8 | ||
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Hi Sanramort I hope that you have a positive outcome with Lyrica. It's not a narcotic I was told it is not even addictive which is why it's being prescribed so much for pain control. I found it controlled my pain extrmely well but I'd have been bald if my hair fell out at the rate it was! Not everyone experiences that negative effects of it and it's certainly been a life saver for some chrnic pain sufferes! All the best.
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12-14-2012, 12:41 PM | #9 | ||
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Whoa.....I didn't sleep last night as much as I became comatose!!!! lol . My body obviously needed it. However I had an EXTREMELY hard time waking up. I didn't hear my alarm once . My Fiance had to shake me awake!! I searched and found that a very common symptom though. And it took a good 2 hours before I was fully functional! But with that the Amitripyline and the Oxycondone I can actually type without pain!!!!!!! Lets hope the Lyrica will build up and I won't have to take the narcotic anymore too! Though If I still need it I hope they wont have an Issue prescribing it for me you know how they get when you say something like that.....but for the first time in months I now can work without being in agony...it's just slightly achy though I still get "stabbing" it's not nearly as bad!
So my hope is the nerve block will work and just make this nastiness go AWAY!!! It might not but I hoping with a more positive attitude it will help. I just have to find someway to make myself wake up better !! lol |
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12-15-2012, 03:54 AM | #10 | ||
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Hi Emily am so glad you got a good night sleep! Chronic pain as you know is very distrupting to sleep patterns and I hope for your sake that the Lyrica will be the wonder drug you have been waiting for. I know my neuro surgeon told me that huge doses can be taken increased slowely to keep you hopefully pain free! Not everyone experiences its negative side effects and I wish you all the best in your quest for zero pain levels! Take care
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