Hey I am from MI but live in FL now. Anyhow did you hear back from your doctor? Did you increase Lyrica lately or has this always been the side effect? Maybe the dose is too much for you or it was increased too quick? Have you tried neurontin or other meds? I could not tolerate Lyrica but everyone is different.
I had to gain a lot of weight. Ensure plus I would get. Also eat at least 6 times a day. Can you tolerate certain foods better then others? Things like granola,nut butters,dense breads,healthy oils can help as well. Do you have an underlying bowel or nutrient issues or is it from the med you lost weight? A nutritionist can really help as well.
Hang in there

Sorry it took so long to get back. Yes, I heard from the doctor and he lowered my med to 2 pills a day until I adjust, then to move it up to 3 a day. I have tryed the ensue plus for nine months 3X a day and no help. I already had a colonoscopy and that came back normal. I might try out a nutritionist to see what they can come up with. At this point I feel as if I run in a marathon everyday. My legs still hurt and it is hard to stand for a period of time. My hips hurt and can't take my weight of my body and my legs. I only weigh 90 lbs and NEED to put weight on. Thank you for responding to what I wrote.

I think one who cannot gain weight should look to hyperthyroid issues, first thing. Certainly there are people who are genetically efficient in processing carbs and other fattening foods well.

But increased thyroid activity can lead also to weight loss issues.
This revved up metabolism eventually burns out the heart and other organs. So it needs to be looked for and corrected if present.

Severe or chronic diarrhea or fast transit of food thru the GI tract can also lead to weight loss issues.

Doctor G did a test and I'm going thru menopause and I think you are right. I have asked if it could be hyperthyroid and he says all my levels look good. Maybe I should go into an ENT. Not sure. I do know my D levels are low and I take vitamin D and D-400 twice a day, and vitamins. What should I do? Push my doctor harder? I have always been a small person, but not 90 lbs ! I would like to see 120 lbs and I would be spitten happy. I just feel so down in the dumps lately. It is summer time and I can't do alot and I spend most of my days in my house or in bed. Thank you for responding.

What is your test result for the D?

To raise, you need approx 1000IU D3 for every 10 ng you need to raise. D2 on RX doesn'ts work. If you are using that I suggest you switch. Your target according to the new research should be 50ng. D3 is the active form and only available OTC.

So for example if you tested at 20 you would need 3000IU D3 daily. (this is for US testing range figures).

I will have to look it up in my recent medical tests online, I will get back on that. I'm interested to know myself. Should I also find out about my TSH and FSH and any others? Thanks!

Yes, for sure. If your doctor is following the .1-5 scale for thyroid instead of the NEW .1-3 scale for TSH... you may be hypo to some extent and need supplements of thyroid hormone if you are testing between 3 and 5.

B12 should be 400 or above.

See if you have MCV in the CBC section. Elevated MCV indicates low B12 activity in the body.

Elevated ferritin is problematic. Any antibody tests and ANA etc.
HbA1C and fasting glucose.

Glenn is more versed with the complex antibody tests than I am.