Lyrica

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I took my 1st dose (50mg) last night. The Dr. is increasing my dose in 3 day

increments. I got a good night sleep for the first time in days and it SEEMS

like my pain is less. I was wondering, if my pain does decrease can I just stay

on that dose, instead of increasing it re: Dr's orders? I don't want to take

more than I need.

>I didnt tolerate it either due to water weight gain. As for pain relief,for

>me, it was no better than the Neurontin.

I felt bloated while on the Gabapentin. And my pain definitely got worse! I was

off it for several days before starting the Lyrica. I'm worried about weight

gain but I'll discuss that with the Dr. when I see him in 2 weeks, if I feel

like I've gained. The LAST thing I need to more pounds on me.

>I am wondering if that is what is causing your pain to increase, increased

>pressure on the nerves from water weight?

I'm going to talk to several other Dr's I have to get their opinions. I still

don't totally trust the pain guy I'm seeing.

>As for them not affecting the liver...cough. ..BS...cough. ..dont believe it

>dear. My doc swore they didnt either yet for some odd and unexplainable reason

>while I was on it my liver became enlarged.

I don't trust him because he was very condescending when I told him the

Gabapentin made my pain worse. I asked if he thought I was lying and he started

backpedaling. lol!

>I honestly don't understand why docs are so adamate that these drugs have NO

>side effects...its such a crock.

If the Lyrica does help, I'm going to do as much with my Wii as possible.

Knowing weight gain is a big side effect, I can (hopefully) prevent more than I

already have.

>The Wii does sound like a lot of fun I'm glad you found something that works

>for you

Jodi