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Hi Sunnyflower. Just today I talked to my pain specialist about gabapentin. Not only does it have the side effects you mention but I have heard that it can cause osteoporosis. I already have severe osteoporosis so this concerns me. The pain specialist suggested a trial of Lyrica (pregabalin). I'm going to try it for 2 weeks. Have you tried Lyrica?
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I have had huge weight gains with both Lyrica and even more with Seroquel (30 pounds in 1 year). I have always been a size 0 or 2 because I am small boned but this weight is not coming off. I am wearing XXL clothes and feel so disgusted in myself. I am so sorry to waste your time on such a trivial issue but really seriously think before taking these meds
Hi Catcando (did I get that right?),
I am very concerned to learn that Gaba can cause osteoporosis!! I have had "severe" osteo for years w/ 3 pelvic, rib and smaller spontaneous fractures over the years (daily Prednisone for 20+years and my Rheumatologist didn't tell my that Pred could do this-unbelievable!) but couldn't bring myself to take the toxic meds for it.
Yes, I have tried Lyrica but thought the side-effects were worse and wasn't sure if it helped me as much. I can't believe I wasn't told about this and that my neurologist put me on it!!
I really hope Lyrica works well for you and that there are no unwanted side-effects.
Keep us posted.
Warmest regards, Sunnyflower. 😊
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This is off the current topic completely but I read through your previous posts just now and I ran across one from 8/28 in which you say:
"My husband has terrible migraines caused by weather, usually thunderstorms and other than strong narcotic medicines there no treatment has been offered"
My wife has been getting these terrible headaches which she believes are caused by changes in barometric pressure, like when, for example, a storm front comes in. But often even more subtle BP changes. I felt compelled to tell you about something that has helped her quite a bit. I found something called Shifa tea out of New York City that has helped her a lot. Here is the Amazon link:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N3QDZ74/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
She brews a batch of it in a pot and it has a strong odor. She only puts a couple ounces of the brew into a cup of hot water or else it's too strong. I don't know if this will help your husband, but who knows? Best to you! Hank