Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type I) and Causalgia (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type II)(RSD and CRPS)

 
 
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Old 12-28-2010, 08:24 PM #13
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Originally Posted by Momlovetobake View Post
I have just been prescribed this drug and I was wondering what your thoughts are on this?
I have taken both Neurontin and Lyrica. Lyrica helped the pain better than any other drug I've ever taken, but the side effects are unbearable. I gained an average of 8 pounds PER MONTH, EVERY MONTH that I took Lyrica. My vision also decreased to the point that I no longer can pass the State Driver's License Test - ( yea - real bummer ). I quit taking it, hoping my vision would get better and my weight would return to pre-Lyrica times, but 2 years later and NO IMPROVEMENT in either area.
I would definitely give Neurontin a try. It was not strong enough for me, thus the Lyrica for me, but perhaps it will help you. It does require an adjustment period, but many drugs do that and it is worth it .... after all .... RSD is a long term battle.
Good Luck with the Neurontin should you decide to try it - and my suggestions would be to try it if your doctor feels it is appropriate for your symptoms.
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