I’ve been on Lyrica for pain for 10 years. It’s a miracle for me. I would not be able to live without it. It is something you have to take when the pain starts. It does have withdrawn side effects if you stop using it , but your doctor should help you manage it.
I have been on cymbalta for a few years for mental health. It is Not at all helpful for physical pain . It does nothing for me that way. I take magnesium to help with sleeping.
Lyrica did make me gain ten pounds very fast and I have never been able to lose it. I eat very healthy and nothing works. But, I have stopped worrying about the ten pounds and remind myself that without the Lyrica I would be bed ridden and utterly miserable.
Hope you find this helpful .