Thank you for the link on Lyrica. Interesting readingand know others suffer like I am. Also that phone numbers are listed to find centers that hold meetings to help you. I think 8 have found the right site for support. Thank you again so very much

My problem from the trigeminal nerve shingles is severe itch, I have bumps in my head from all the itching. I’ve had nerve blocks done shots in my eyebrow and many other treatments with no help. That’s why I was put on Lyrica. I even called Pfizer and told them about all the withdrawal symptoms I am having. Their reply “oh I’m sorry” like that helped. Even thought of getting a lawyer. I’m to start now on taking a half capsule of 50mg Lyrica daily...these withdrawal symptoms should be listed on the contraindications,

@cdcc It is quite bothersome that our medical staff does not tell us about the process of stopping a medication. I have not had any problems with Lyrica but I have had it with anti depressants and opiates. I am glad that you are one of few I know who read the fine print so to speak...the literature that is given with our drugs. Please check back in if you do attend any of the meetings you mentioned above. I'd like to hear if they are helpful.
Jen

Oh Mr John I woke up not feeling bad this mornings and after a ate a small breakfast the panic and anxiety set in full force. Had to take an 0.5 Ativan to help which is finally kicking in. But I am so nauseous so having ginger ale with ice chips. Thinking I can’t keep feeling keep Feeling like this I’ve had enough

@cdcc,

I'm so sorry that you are having such a bad day. Might it be a good idea to call your doctor and see if there some other help he could give you? When is your next appointment scheduled?

Teresa

I don’t have any follow up appointments. At the last visit when he put me back on 50mg Lyrica daily he just said take it for awhile then start decrease 1/2 capsule in applesauce daily. He said there is nothing that can be given for the withdrawals you just have to suffer them out

@cdcc

If it were me, I would get a second opinion on that advice. In your first post you mentioned an appointment with a psychiatrist.

Is that coming up soon?

Teresa

My appointment with the psychiatrist isn’t until Jan, along way off. They did put me on their cancellation list. Hopefully I’ll get a call before Jan. I just feel like crap all the time

@cdcc

Yes, let's hope you are able to get in sooner - let's put this on our holiday "wish-list" for you.

Teresa