@mmak I too have fibromyalgia. I am presently on Lyrica for the overactive nerves and pain in my muscles. I have been on Lyrica two different times. The first time I had no side effects, I took 200 mg daily. I'm talking the same doseage now but I have gained 20 lbs over 3 months. As @JustinMcClanahan stated, medications affect each person differently. If you get reviews from those who had "bad" experiences please keep that in mind. Give it a fair try. I could probably bet that your anxiety may influence the reviews you get. Do you have an appointment to see a doctor for the anxiety?