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Neuropathy | Last Active: May 14, 2020 | Replies (64)

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@rwinney

@dckuke @maryflorida Hi. I have Small Fiber Polyneuropathy, via skin punch biopsy, with a b12 deficiency as my underlying cause. I have taken Lyrica for over a year and have no problems being on it. I've adapted to initial drowsiness and it no longer bothers me. I had been on Gabapentin (bc it was cheaper and easier to get insurance coverage) and Lyrica throughout the past 4 years and finally landed back on Lyrica. My first ever pain reliever was tramadol but, it did nothing. Then, Nucynta until my insurance changed and it was not covered. Very expensive drug! I switched to Norco (Hydrocodone) and continue to use it regularly along with medical marijuana as needed.

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@ rwinney, thanks for your story. I get sick on about everything, but hydrocodone works well for me, lowest dose. Now I am going to see if someone will do the skin punch biopsy so i can know I don't have lupus, Sgogrens (sp?), or rheumatoid arthritis. That's the first test they are going to do, then "maybe" some will do the skin punch.