Yes, Lyrica was not good for me. It helped a bit with NP but balance, brain fog and not getting along with other meds causing mood swings. I switched back to Gabapentin. I hadn’t realized how much Gabapentin was helping until I switched and the PN went crazy for a few days. Trying to get relief without being exhausted and laying in bed everyday. What a balancing act.
Yes, Lyrica was not good for me. It helped a bit with NP but balance, brain fog and not getting along with other meds causing mood swings. I switched back to Gabapentin. I hadn’t realized how much Gabapentin was helping until I switched and the PN went crazy for a few days. Trying to get relief without being exhausted and laying in bed everyday. What a balancing act.
Each body is so different. I had opposite experience in which gabapentin did not block PN and Lyrica did. But yes it does conflict with other meds but not medical cannabis.
Each body is so different. I had opposite experience in which gabapentin did not block PN and Lyrica did. But yes it does conflict with other meds but not medical cannabis.
Each body is so different. I had opposite experience in which gabapentin did not block PN and Lyrica did. But yes it does conflict with other meds but not medical cannabis.
Very interesting comments!! Am taking Lyrica and its hit or miss if my legs have the stabbing pain or not!! I do have excessive red ankle swelling plus hot feet. I was on gabapentin and maybe did not give it time to work??? I am up to 100 mg on Pregabalin and not feeling wonderful with it
So ya'all (Southern) taking gabapentin not having the stabbing pain?? I am scheduled for mid September to trial the new Saluda Has anyone out there tried it? Also, how many of you have tried the spinal cord stimulators and who found relief with it and who found no relief with it? I, for one, had the Boston Scientific and found NO relief whatsoever! I was reading where Medicare is thinking about not covering them because they feel it is no better than a placebo Would appreciate your comments!! I think its wonderful that we have this website that we can share ideas on how to deal with this life changing problem!!
I discovered that I couldn't tolerate either Lyrica or Gabapentin. I would take at night and wake up to use the bathroom and be unable to get there without falling. They gave me severe vertigo, even at minimum dose. I have other relatives that can take grams of the stuff, no problem. I ended up finally using MMJ and CBD oil.
Thank you for the comment on Lyrica. My PT said she had other patients tell her it makes them dizzy and/or off balance. What is MMJ? Does the CBD help with nerve pain and if yes, what is the strength? Thanks.
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Yes, Lyrica was not good for me. It helped a bit with NP but balance, brain fog and not getting along with other meds causing mood swings. I switched back to Gabapentin. I hadn’t realized how much Gabapentin was helping until I switched and the PN went crazy for a few days. Trying to get relief without being exhausted and laying in bed everyday. What a balancing act.
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6 ReactionsEach body is so different. I had opposite experience in which gabapentin did not block PN and Lyrica did. But yes it does conflict with other meds but not medical cannabis.
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2 ReactionsYes, each person is different. Gabapentin max dose didn't help me. I am taking Lyrica 200 mg TID with no side effects and it does help a bit.
Is anyone experiencing Lyrica or pregabalin "rebound" where, when you go down or off it, the pain is much worse than it was when you first went on it?
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1 ReactionThe day after I quit Gabapentin and went on Lyrica PN was much worse. Don’t know if that was rebound or not.
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1 ReactionBoth helped but Lyrica switch was effective. Less brain fog with me but everyone's different.
My blood pressure went up and I had swelling in my ankles and legs so I stopped taking it
Very interesting comments!! Am taking Lyrica and its hit or miss if my legs have the stabbing pain or not!! I do have excessive red ankle swelling plus hot feet. I was on gabapentin and maybe did not give it time to work??? I am up to 100 mg on Pregabalin and not feeling wonderful with it
So ya'all (Southern) taking gabapentin not having the stabbing pain?? I am scheduled for mid September to trial the new Saluda Has anyone out there tried it? Also, how many of you have tried the spinal cord stimulators and who found relief with it and who found no relief with it? I, for one, had the Boston Scientific and found NO relief whatsoever! I was reading where Medicare is thinking about not covering them because they feel it is no better than a placebo Would appreciate your comments!! I think its wonderful that we have this website that we can share ideas on how to deal with this life changing problem!!
I discovered that I couldn't tolerate either Lyrica or Gabapentin. I would take at night and wake up to use the bathroom and be unable to get there without falling. They gave me severe vertigo, even at minimum dose. I have other relatives that can take grams of the stuff, no problem. I ended up finally using MMJ and CBD oil.
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1 ReactionThank you for the comment on Lyrica. My PT said she had other patients tell her it makes them dizzy and/or off balance. What is MMJ? Does the CBD help with nerve pain and if yes, what is the strength? Thanks.