Guest guest Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Hi all, I just started taking a new medication, Lyrica (pregabalin) that I first heard about when I saw something posted here (probably from or a.) It is by Pfizer, and they said it " shows great promise in treating Fibromyalgia. " Since Dercum's Disease is so similar to FM, my doctor agreed to my trying it, especially after such a dismal reaction to the Pimozide I did try. I have taken 2 doses, one Thursday night and one last night, not even near the dosage I'm supposed to take. So far I have had 2 very good nights' sleep, and my pain level has gone from about 20 down to a 2 (on a scale of 1-10.) The only negative has been some dizziness, but that usually goes away after breakfast and coffee. Yesterday I worked 3 hours cleaning one Sunday School room, and did not have the grinding pain in my hips that usually comes from being on my feet. Today I did 2 loads of laundry, cut grass, and baked 2 different kinds of cookies for church tomorrow, and it's only 2:45! I just wanted to share this with you in case any of you who are not satisfied with your FM meds might want to ask your doctor if you can try this. It is in the same general category as Neurontin, but I took Neurontin and believe me, this doesn't act at all the same! Hoping you're having a good weekend, Judi in Indiana--enjoying sunny and 70's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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