RNcrps2,

Hello, I have tried Lyrica and cymbalta both. The lyrica caused myoclonic seizures and cymbalta made my eyes permanently dialate. So, that doesn't leave very much.

abrown,

I have read your posts about you falling quite a bit. I am so sorry. I don't know if we get to the point where our nerves don't respond to medication or what. It just seems that no matter what I try, it doesn't help. It's frustrating. With your numbness and tingling sounds like a pinched nerve. But, that sounds too simple of an explanation. In my state, I have to be out of work for 1 year before I can even apply for disability. I would lose everything if I didn't work. I have changed my hours so that I work 6-2:30. That leaves the afternoons and nights where I am at home - which is my highest pain timeframe. Nights are just horrible for me. I'm sure it's because of my muscles relaxing. Atleast that's how it feels.... I do have to say that sleep is really very important. Not only to function, but to fight pain. I can tell my pain is much higher when I'm not sleeping. I take something to help me sleep every night - if nothing else to knock me out.

Pain free hugs everyone,