Hi John, I started taking 50mgs of Lyrica 10 days ago for small nerve (idiotic) neuropathy. (they still cant find a cause, even though I am considered "prediabetic", a1c was 5.7 when this all started back in 3/11.) Im having alot of the same symptoms your having and some... So far I have gained 5 lbs on lyrica in only 9 days. Other then weight gain (lucky for me Im thin), side effects have not been to bad. but I am on a very low dose. I have been reading about lyrica side effects, and nasty withdrawal side effects..this is scaring me to a point where Im considering stopping the lyrica instead of increaing it. So far it hasnt done anything for my pain. How long did you take lyrica and how much were you taking when you decided to stop it.? Did you have withdrawal symptoms?
I also tryed Cymbalta one 30mg dose , it was horrible and neurotin caused panic attacks. had to stop at just 100mg a day after 4 days.
Also, why does your neurologist want you to see a "nerve specialist", How is he diff from a neurologist? My neuropathy was dx with a skin punch biopsy. All other tests including Bldwrk, EMG, NCS came back normal..I feel the need to go for another opinion for more testng, Im having a difficult time accepting its idiopathic..Good luck to you!