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Anyone take Lyrica for fibromyalgia and pain?
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few weeks back after a long journey of pain and uncertainty for 29 years. It looks like I also suffer from social anxiety disorder(this I just see from the symptoms I have, not yet diagnosed). Now my Doctor has prescribed Lyrica, I have been reading up on its reviews and most of them are very scary, has anyone used it before or are using it, please advise on it.
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1 ReactionLooks like no comments for awhile. I have MCTD and part of it is horrid hip/back pain. Mine is piriformis syndrome and PT has helped immensely. Was prescribed Lyrica but that kind of med livens up other nerves.
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I have and so has my son. It's easy cheap and very useful. I found out there was a better drug for me and he learned his present drug was good choice. This is huge. So many people bounce from drug to drug based on what has worked for other patients. The testing guarantees nothing except the fact that your body will be able to metabolize what your taking. If you can't metabolize it, (digest it), it can't help you. The testing also tells you if you will .metabolize so quickly you'll have take larger doses more often or that you will metabolize it so slowly that you should take smaller does less often. Your Doc needs to make that judgement but at least he/she will have the data needed to make that call.
Here is the link. Check it out. It's really easy. My insurance covered it and my sons MA paid for his. I'd have gladly paid the $330.00 maximum fee. This is really big. Mayo has now developed it's own version. Please, try it. No I don't work for either company. I've just watched many friends suffer or have awful experiences with drugs that didn't work for them
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My rheumatologist suggested Lyrica; however its effects are close to Gabapentin, which I’ve taken in the past and just restarted. It takes awhile to work (and also helps a bit with anxiety). I also have grappled with social anxiety disorder. I find that a .25 gram of Xanax helps me without knocking me out. I also take a low dose of Zoloft. You might want to compare gabapentin to Lyrica. Stay strong.
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1 ReactionI have been taking Lyrica for fibromyalgia for years. I don’t seem to have any side effects, but can’t say whether it actually helps.
lyrica side effects are terrible for me, ending in blurred vision. I also cannot take any antidepressants. I am not depressed although in constant pain for 40 years and cannot handle depression caused by drugs. The fewer drugs I take, the happier I am, I find IMS needles by my physiotherapist help a great deal. best of luck.
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1 ReactionI have been taking lyrica and an anti depressant for my fibromyalgia and back pain, I am now using a butran patch 15mg as well.
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1 ReactionI am using Lyrica (Pregabalin) and don’t find side effects bothersome. I think you will find it worthwhile
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