Hi All,

I used to post occasionally on the old BrainTalk.

I have been taking Lyrica for about a year now. It has helped me

tremendously. I started on it because of the burning in my feet. It had

become difficult to wear shoes at times.

I did have to reduce my original dose because I am on Wellbutrin, if Lyrica is

taken too close the combination can lower your blood pressure. That has

been the only side effect I have experienced and it was easily taken care of

by timing my doses.

I was so happy to find this board, hope the news gets around to everyone.

Liz
Queen of DeNial

I tried it last year didn't seem to work for me too well. couldn't sleep well, but but don't anyway. using topomax now. been off of neurottion for over a year now. used that for six years did well for pain but the side effects started to get to me. looking into the class action suit now.

My wife began to use Lyrica about 6 months ago. It was recommended by the Pain Clinic here in London, Canada. She had suffered with bad spasms and the associated pain for 5 years since breaking her leg. (also SPMS)

The Lyrica has allowed her to sleep without spasms. The only downside is that to try and help the day-time spasms, she tried to up the dosage but simply can't tolerate more than 75 mg, x2 a day. At least she can get a good night's sleep now.

Harry

Hi. Sorry to jump in, but I saw someone else mentioned Topamax, and I was also going to suggest it as an alternative. I have been on it for years -- for pain, seizures, and myoclonus -- and I have found it to be a fantastic med.

Instead of being metabolized by the liver, it goes through the kidneys, so it seems like a better bet -- you have to drink lots of water, but overall it's better for you.

From the first day I started Topamax, I began sleeping better at night. It has changed my life. One more option for us to check. :-)