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Old 04-18-2017, 03:11 PM #1
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Hi all, long time no participation.

I've been doing about the same for the last couple of years. I have idiopathic neuropathy in both legs and feet, take 50 mg Tramadol 3xs day and Lyirca 75, twice a day. At night I smoke pot and this combo seems to keep me at the same level of pain for most of the time. I'd like to note that since starting Lyrica, my BAD days have lessened. ( just an FYI)

This morning I woke up and headed to the bathroom. I kept stumbling to my right. First against the dresser and as I passed the dresser, I stumbled into the wall on my right. I didn't skip a beat and fought my way into the bathroom, where I steadied myself as I did my thing.

I felt a little better and stumbled back to bed. I wasn't dizzy at all, but it was like my right side was heavier than my left and this caused me to walk to the right. Like a car might feel if you had a very low right front tire and hit the brakes, veering to the right.

Now its early afternoon and it has lessened, but it still happens occasionally.

I feel like its a one time deal, but thought I'd check in with you folks in case its serious.

Thanks for any input you may have!

Jim
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Hi all, long time no participation.

I've been doing about the same for the last couple of years. I have idiopathic neuropathy in both legs and feet, take 50 mg Tramadol 3xs day and Lyirca 75, twice a day. At night I smoke pot and this combo seems to keep me at the same level of pain for most of the time. I'd like to note that since starting Lyrica, my BAD days have lessened. ( just an FYI)

This morning I woke up and headed to the bathroom. I kept stumbling to my right. First against the dresser and as I passed the dresser, I stumbled into the wall on my right. I didn't skip a beat and fought my way into the bathroom, where I steadied myself as I did my thing.

I felt a little better and stumbled back to bed. I wasn't dizzy at all, but it was like my right side was heavier than my left and this caused me to walk to the right. Like a car might feel if you had a very low right front tire and hit the brakes, veering to the right.

Now its early afternoon and it has lessened, but it still happens occasionally.

I feel like its a one time deal, but thought I'd check in with you folks in case its serious.

Thanks for any input you may have!

Jim
This happens to me every so often, and used to more frequently when this all started. I can't remember which side I get pulled to, but I know the feeling well. For me, It is a type of vertigo with out the dizziness. I also definitely have ear nerve involvement with my neuropathy... tinnitus, tensor tympani spams, and vestibular nonsense, so I wonder if that is the cause of those episodes.

The lyrica can do weird things too. I couldn't tolerate it. How long have you been taking it? If your sure its not that, then it could be similar to what I'm experiencing. Of course you should mention it to your doctor, but I usually find that when I describe these experiences, they don't really know what to do anyway.
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Thanks Healthgirl!

Sounds like you have experienced the same sensation. I have never had ear problems, but I know from my dad that they affect balance.

I've been on Lyrica a couple of years now and haven't noticed anything different. Just another pill that wants me to sleep in the middle of the day.

Well, it went away the day I wrote, so hopefully it was a one time deal. Such fun!
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Default Hey surfer !

I also have this on and off......I tell the kids "I'm listing" to the left or right. I can't seem to walk in a straight line ! Very noticeable when walking to the mailbox !

I've always attributed it to my meds or the SFN.

Take care of yourself.

Debi from Georgia
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