Has anyone been on Lyrica?

Thank you so much for your kind words. I wanted to post it because for me, it was a matter of life or death. I would do anything to stop it from happening to someone else. I have similar reactions to Gabapentin and other similar drugs, even ibuprofen. My body is so sensitive to any and everything. I'm terrified to try anything new. I was extremely physically active until recently. I began taking mounjaro 2 years ago. I lost 150 lbs. and felt great! No more arthritis or fibromyalgia pain. Blood pressure is normal, or as my dr says, "perfect", my cholesterol has dropped significantly, no more acid reflux, and the list goes on. Well, I changed insurance plans and since January, they have been giving me and my doctor's office the run around about coverage. They insisted it was covered even though I do not have diabetes 2. I have congestive heart failure with a pacemaker due to an ER doctor's negligence. I have hypoglycemia, asthma, and other health issues that qualified me to take mounjaro. Since my insurance company was uncooperative, I had to quit taking Mounjaro cold turkey. Since it affects your hormones, I sunk into a deep depression and have already gained 50 lbs. My arthritis hurts, my acid reflux is back and the surgery on my neck that became unnecessary due to the weight loss, is now in my future. This is just another reason why I'm hesitant to take any medication. Mounjaro was life altering and to be forced to stop suddenly and not be able to resume taking it, has been devastating. But, during this latest ordeal, I realized that I can no longer fight, God has to take over the wheel! I have CLL and SLL, 2 forms of leukemia. My oncologist wants me to continue taking the mounjaro, but without insurance coverage, it's not possible. If there's any way I can help someone through the trials I've experienced, I am more than willing to share.

Oh My Goodness! I am So sorry to hear you are going through all of that! It does sound devastating! However, You sound like a Very Strong person! You are here telling your story to help others. You are an Awesome person!
Have you checked using Good Rx for your Mounjaro? My husband has a prescription medicine that his insurance doesn’t cover, but Good Rx makes it so he pays very little for it. Go to goodrx.com and check it out. I pray you will be able to get the help you need!🙏❤️

@cmcguire10 sorry for your trials, Lilly, the maker of zepbound for self payees whose insurance won’t cover, have a payment option for $299-399 a month, about 1/4 of over the counter cost.
It is covered by ins for sleep apnea which is how I’m getting it. Drs did have to appeal initial denial by ins. Then it was covered. Never accept initial denial, ins will attempt to get people to give up when denied. It is not the auto inject pen bit an insulin tiny needle and syringe. Very easy.
Also to lower cost, instead of weekly, you could try every other week to see if effective for you. Would be $150-200 a month then and considering how much it helps you, as it does me, you must find a way to make it accessible to you.