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@lee9589
Since 2000, I have tried all that the doctors recommended up until they got to Lyrica and I did not want to go there. Everything I took didn’t help the pain and made me drowsy and not able to function normally during the day. The only thing that helps me is an opioid, which I take very sparingly when I want to go somewhere and enjoy myself and I only take half at a time. It took an act of Congress for me to get the opioids. They give me a very limited amount every month, which is plenty for me. That is one very sore point with me that the drug addicts can have opioids, but the people with a lot of pain are very restricted. I understand the problem, but still……..
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@pollyperf I agree with you. That also is all that helps my FM pain, in Canada I am able to get Tylenol 3s which I use inly as prescribed. My pharmacist has said that with what I take I would not become an addict. But when one has had such severe pain for over 40 years relief is necessary.
@pollyperf I too need opioids for the really tough days. I use only sparingly as well for fear of running out and having to convince my doctor that they are a necessity.
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Lyrica actually works for my Fibro & Small Fiber Peripheral Neuropathy. It also calms my anxiety. Everyone is so different. Just have to see what works for you. Wishing peace & strength to all...