Hi Daniella,

My Vit D levels have come up from 48nmol/L (below acceptable level) about one year ago, to 117nmol/L now, thanks to my Endocrinologist's persistence in encouraging me to take a supplement. I have no clue of course as to what is happening in the CSF with Vit D levels!!

I am now on Lyrica 150mg at night and 75 mg in the am since my appointment with a Rheumatologist a few days ago. He wants me to increase very slowly to 150mg am and 150mg pm, then we will see how it goes - pain-wise. I'm also on 8 hourly minimum analgesia (paracetamol -Australia) for pain.

I guess it's a bit of a wait and see game to see what emerges next in the way of symptoms, if any! I'm also on Motilium (Domperidone) for Gastroparesis which was diagnosed in January this year. I feel like a druggie sometimes. So along with Hydrocortisone for my adrenal problem and all the supplements I take, the pills are mounting up!

We don't have Lyrica or any TV drug ads here thankfully (apart from cough/hayfever mixtures and basic pain killers) so Lyrica has not been flogged as a cure all, but I agree it must seem to be such a mercenary approach rather than consideration for people's well-being.

I am in Australia, Daniella (if you look at my profile), so have no intention of going to Hopkins or Mayo - lol!