BUZZING from lyrica.....it's working

[Guest guest]

>

Hi,

I got my doctor to rewrite my scrip for 50mgs twice a day. I am on

75mgs right now and it is a little strong. (unless I haven't

adjusted). I can always increase it later.

I POWERWALKED MY DOG TODAY. I haven't been able to do that. I

haven't had any joint pain. I still feel the tingles...but heck.. I

can deal with that.

I am eager to see if I sleep great like last nignt. I got more hours

sleep last night than I get in a whole week.

This med gives you an euphoric kind of high...and at the same time

calms you down. Hard to explain. I read it is also given for GAD

(general anxiety disorder). I have that and this med is not only

helping my fibro....but my anxiety too.

I know I may be jumping the gun as I am very new on this....but after

a terrible...aweful...painful...depressing year that I had ...this

feels GREAT.

If anyone is interested in how this works out please let me know and

I will fill you in. The only thing I am worried about is weight gain.

Gold

Hi,

>

>

>

> I haven't taken Lyrica yet, but I can tell you that some of my

medication

> had me sleeping almost around the clock (which I counted as a

bonus) for

> several days before my system became used to them. After a while I

could

> stay up all day and low-level function as I did before. I also had

one that

> made me dizzy, I kept walking into walls and dropping things for

several

> days (I still drop things, just not as much).

>

>

>

> I am looking forward to trying Lyrica since none of my medication,

including

> pain pills do more than take the edge off. I have noticed a lot of

us say

> that about our meds.

>

>

>

> I have a prescription for Lyrica but have to wait until August to

fill it.

>

>

>

> Keep me posted on your progress with it.

>

>

>

> My quote of the day -- " Start every day off with a smile and get

it over

> with " - W. C. Fields [LOL]

>

> Sending you a smile.

>

>

>

> Ann

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

> [mailto:Fibromyalgia_Support_Group ] On Behalf Of

Gold

> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 3:08 PM

> To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

> Subject: BUZZING from lyrica

>

>

>

> Well..

>

> The second day on lyrica!! I am high..dizzy...sleepy...but...but

> it has greatly helped my muscle and joint pain. I actually slept

last

> night.

>

> The problem is my trail is 75mg twice a day...and my script is for

a

> higher dose of 150mg twice a day. I CAN'T HANDEL THE 75mg!!

>

> I know it comes in 50mg...and I think I should have a lower dose.

> I'm tooooo buzzy at even 75.

>

> I don't know....meds scare me out big time.

>

> Anyone else have anything to say about this Lyrica?

>

> Gold

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes it does all that.. I am planning on going to the recreation center with

My grandaughter in early morning to swimm..

Swimming lets you do more and you get more out of it.. I hope I can do it.

I am taking 75 2xs a day.. The only thing it does to me is make me so

Hungry in the evening

bet

-- BUZZING from lyrica

>

>

>

> Well..

>

> The second day on lyrica!! I am high..dizzy...sleepy...but...but

> it has greatly helped my muscle and joint pain. I actually slept

last

> night.

>

> The problem is my trail is 75mg twice a day...and my script is for

a

> higher dose of 150mg twice a day. I CAN'T HANDEL THE 75mg!!

>

> I know it comes in 50mg...and I think I should have a lower dose.

> I'm tooooo buzzy at even 75.

>

> I don't know....meds scare me out big time.

>

> Anyone else have anything to say about this Lyrica?

>

> Gold

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am so glad for you. I myself, need to price it as I have no insurance. But

my doc said he would put me on it. I am still thinking about it. Does it help

all the exhaustion?

Thanks,

Debra

Gold wrote:

>

Hi,

I got my doctor to rewrite my scrip for 50mgs twice a day. I am on

75mgs right now and it is a little strong. (unless I haven't

adjusted). I can always increase it later.

I POWERWALKED MY DOG TODAY. I haven't been able to do that. I

haven't had any joint pain. I still feel the tingles...but heck.. I

can deal with that.

I am eager to see if I sleep great like last nignt. I got more hours

sleep last night than I get in a whole week.

This med gives you an euphoric kind of high...and at the same time

calms you down. Hard to explain. I read it is also given for GAD

(general anxiety disorder). I have that and this med is not only

helping my fibro....but my anxiety too.

I know I may be jumping the gun as I am very new on this....but after

a terrible...aweful...painful...depressing year that I had ...this

feels GREAT.

If anyone is interested in how this works out please let me know and

I will fill you in. The only thing I am worried about is weight gain.

Gold

Hi,

>

>

>

> I haven't taken Lyrica yet, but I can tell you that some of my

medication

> had me sleeping almost around the clock (which I counted as a

bonus) for

> several days before my system became used to them. After a while I

could

> stay up all day and low-level function as I did before. I also had

one that

> made me dizzy, I kept walking into walls and dropping things for

several

> days (I still drop things, just not as much).

>

>

>

> I am looking forward to trying Lyrica since none of my medication,

including

> pain pills do more than take the edge off. I have noticed a lot of

us say

> that about our meds.

>

>

>

> I have a prescription for Lyrica but have to wait until August to

fill it.

>

>

>

> Keep me posted on your progress with it.

>

>

>

> My quote of the day -- " Start every day off with a smile and get

it over

> with " - W. C. Fields [LOL]

>

> Sending you a smile.

>

>

>

> Ann

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

> [mailto:Fibromyalgia_Support_Group ] On Behalf Of

Gold

> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 3:08 PM

> To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

> Subject: BUZZING from lyrica

>

>

>

> Well..

>

> The second day on lyrica!! I am high..dizzy...sleepy...but...but

> it has greatly helped my muscle and joint pain. I actually slept

last

> night.

>

> The problem is my trail is 75mg twice a day...and my script is for

a

> higher dose of 150mg twice a day. I CAN'T HANDEL THE 75mg!!

>

> I know it comes in 50mg...and I think I should have a lower dose.

> I'm tooooo buzzy at even 75.

>

> I don't know....meds scare me out big time.

>

> Anyone else have anything to say about this Lyrica?

>

> Gold

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I know I feel like a normal but I am gaining weight and I cant afford on

pound..

So I am thinking of going off it.. I hate to go back to pain and being a

slug..

Bet

-- BUZZING from lyrica

>

>

>

> Well..

>

> The second day on lyrica!! I am high..dizzy...sleepy...but...but

> it has greatly helped my muscle and joint pain. I actually slept

last

> night.

>

> The problem is my trail is 75mg twice a day...and my script is for

a

> higher dose of 150mg twice a day. I CAN'T HANDEL THE 75mg!!

>

> I know it comes in 50mg...and I think I should have a lower dose.

> I'm tooooo buzzy at even 75.

>

> I don't know....meds scare me out big time.

>

> Anyone else have anything to say about this Lyrica?

>

> Gold

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Gold,

I just started Lyrica too and am loving the " High " feeling I get.

Seems like so long since I had a reason to smile. I'm hoping this

lasts. Not necessarily the high, but the very improved pain!

I had to work my way up over 6 days and am now taking 250mg twice a

day! This was my first day with the higher dose and the feeling is

great!!

Peace & Love,

Vicki

> Gold wrote:

>

> >

> Hi,

> I got my doctor to rewrite my scrip for 50mgs twice a day. I am on

> 75mgs right now and it is a little strong. (unless I haven't

> adjusted). I can always increase it later.

>

> I POWERWALKED MY DOG TODAY. I haven't been able to do that. I

> haven't had any joint pain. I still feel the tingles...but heck..

I

> can deal with that.

>

> I am eager to see if I sleep great like last nignt. I got more

hours

> sleep last night than I get in a whole week.

>

> This med gives you an euphoric kind of high...and at the same time

> calms you down. Hard to explain. I read it is also given for GAD

> (general anxiety disorder). I have that and this med is not only

> helping my fibro....but my anxiety too.

>

> I know I may be jumping the gun as I am very new on this....but

after

> a terrible...aweful...painful...depressing year that I had ...this

> feels GREAT.

>

> If anyone is interested in how this works out please let me know

and

> I will fill you in. The only thing I am worried about is weight

gain.

>

> Gold

>

[Guest guest]

Vicki,

I wish I could tell you you will never have pain but flares still happen. If you

read any of my postings this past weekend through earlier today you'll know it

doesn't prevent them. I still had to use percocet, vicodin, lyrica, ultram,

lydoderm patche,s and effexor.(I also have other meds for other chronic

illnesses.) It is one of the bests things for fibro I've found. Each med works

differently and on different parts of the fibro. I won't give up lyrica either.

Judy

---- benalliesmom wrote:

> Hi Gold,

> I just started Lyrica too and am loving the " High " feeling I get.

> Seems like so long since I had a reason to smile. I'm hoping this

> lasts. Not necessarily the high, but the very improved pain!

> I had to work my way up over 6 days and am now taking 250mg twice a

> day! This was my first day with the higher dose and the feeling is

> great!!

> Peace & Love,

> Vicki

>

>

>

> > Gold wrote:

> >

> > >

> > Hi,

> > I got my doctor to rewrite my scrip for 50mgs twice a day. I am on

> > 75mgs right now and it is a little strong. (unless I haven't

> > adjusted). I can always increase it later.

> >

> > I POWERWALKED MY DOG TODAY. I haven't been able to do that. I

> > haven't had any joint pain. I still feel the tingles...but heck..

> I

> > can deal with that.

> >

> > I am eager to see if I sleep great like last nignt. I got more

> hours

> > sleep last night than I get in a whole week.

> >

> > This med gives you an euphoric kind of high...and at the same time

> > calms you down. Hard to explain. I read it is also given for GAD

> > (general anxiety disorder). I have that and this med is not only

> > helping my fibro....but my anxiety too.

> >

> > I know I may be jumping the gun as I am very new on this....but

> after

> > a terrible...aweful...painful...depressing year that I had ...this

> > feels GREAT.

> >

> > If anyone is interested in how this works out please let me know

> and

> > I will fill you in. The only thing I am worried about is weight

> gain.

> >

> > Gold

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Vicki,

Is your " buzzing " still lasting? Mine buzz wore off; I was taking 300mg

nightly. But today I upped, per dr's orders, to 300 mgs AM and PM. I was so

buzzing this morning that I could barely drive-- I actually came home early b/c

of it. But it is such a pleasant feeling....

Love,

Becca

benalliesmom wrote:

Hi Gold,

I just started Lyrica too and am loving the " High " feeling I get.

Seems like so long since I had a reason to smile. I'm hoping this

lasts. Not necessarily the high, but the very improved pain!

I had to work my way up over 6 days and am now taking 250mg twice a

day! This was my first day with the higher dose and the feeling is

great!!

Peace & Love,

Vicki

> Gold wrote:

>

> >

> Hi,

> I got my doctor to rewrite my scrip for 50mgs twice a day. I am on

> 75mgs right now and it is a little strong. (unless I haven't

> adjusted). I can always increase it later.

>

> I POWERWALKED MY DOG TODAY. I haven't been able to do that. I

> haven't had any joint pain. I still feel the tingles...but heck..

I

> can deal with that.

>

> I am eager to see if I sleep great like last nignt. I got more

hours

> sleep last night than I get in a whole week.

>

> This med gives you an euphoric kind of high...and at the same time

> calms you down. Hard to explain. I read it is also given for GAD

> (general anxiety disorder). I have that and this med is not only

> helping my fibro....but my anxiety too.

>

> I know I may be jumping the gun as I am very new on this....but

after

> a terrible...aweful...painful...depressing year that I had ...this

> feels GREAT.

>

> If anyone is interested in how this works out please let me know

and

> I will fill you in. The only thing I am worried about is weight

gain.

>

> Gold

>

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[Guest guest]

Maybe you are getting really hungry in the evening b/c you are swimming? I

remember when I swam as a kid (I am only doing gentle warm water movements) I

was RAVENOUS afterward. Could your swimming be affecting your appetite? Just

a thought!

In Love and Light,

Becca

Bet wrote:

Yes it does all that.. I am planning on going to the recreation center

with

My grandaughter in early morning to swimm..

Swimming lets you do more and you get more out of it.. I hope I can do it.

I am taking 75 2xs a day.. The only thing it does to me is make me so

Hungry in the evening

bet

-- BUZZING from lyrica

>

>

>

> Well..

>

> The second day on lyrica!! I am high..dizzy...sleepy...but...but

> it has greatly helped my muscle and joint pain. I actually slept

last

> night.

>

> The problem is my trail is 75mg twice a day...and my script is for

a

> higher dose of 150mg twice a day. I CAN'T HANDEL THE 75mg!!

>

> I know it comes in 50mg...and I think I should have a lower dose.

> I'm tooooo buzzy at even 75.

>

> I don't know....meds scare me out big time.

>

> Anyone else have anything to say about this Lyrica?

>

> Gold

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

WEll I just started going to the pool yesterday was my first day.

For a grand enterance I tripped and sailed a few feet...

I am in pain lol to say the least

My hunger like it was has passed..

Bet

-- BUZZING from lyrica

>

>

>

> Well..

>

> The second day on lyrica!! I am high..dizzy...sleepy...but...but

> it has greatly helped my muscle and joint pain. I actually slept

last

> night.

>

> The problem is my trail is 75mg twice a day...and my script is for

a

> higher dose of 150mg twice a day. I CAN'T HANDEL THE 75mg!!

>

> I know it comes in 50mg...and I think I should have a lower dose.

> I'm tooooo buzzy at even 75.

>

> I don't know....meds scare me out big time.

>

> Anyone else have anything to say about this Lyrica?

>

> Gold

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I hope whatever you are taking for pain is helping. I hope you are able to go

back to the water once you feel better.

Hang in there Sweetheart!

Becca

Bet wrote:

WEll I just started going to the pool yesterday was my first day.

For a grand enterance I tripped and sailed a few feet...

I am in pain lol to say the least

My hunger like it was has passed..

Bet

-- BUZZING from lyrica

>

>

>

> Well..

>

> The second day on lyrica!! I am high..dizzy...sleepy...but...but

> it has greatly helped my muscle and joint pain. I actually slept

last

> night.

>

> The problem is my trail is 75mg twice a day...and my script is for

a

> higher dose of 150mg twice a day. I CAN'T HANDEL THE 75mg!!

>

> I know it comes in 50mg...and I think I should have a lower dose.

> I'm tooooo buzzy at even 75.

>

> I don't know....meds scare me out big time.

>

> Anyone else have anything to say about this Lyrica?

>

> Gold

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I plan to... I had some vicodin so I took one it helped some..

I will just have to work thru this..

Thanks

Bet

-- BUZZING from lyrica

>

>

>

> Well..

>

> The second day on lyrica!! I am high..dizzy...sleepy...but...but

> it has greatly helped my muscle and joint pain. I actually slept

last

> night.

>

> The problem is my trail is 75mg twice a day...and my script is for

a

> higher dose of 150mg twice a day. I CAN'T HANDEL THE 75mg!!

>

> I know it comes in 50mg...and I think I should have a lower dose.

> I'm tooooo buzzy at even 75.

>

> I don't know....meds scare me out big time.

>

> Anyone else have anything to say about this Lyrica?

>

> Gold

>

>

>

>

>

>