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Has anyone ever tried Lyrica for neuropathy?

Posted by lorkay @lorkay, Jun 22, 2024

Has anyone ever tried Lyrica as I was just prescribed 150mg daily for foot neuropathy

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sanditx | @sanditx | Feb 23 3:49pm
In reply to @gjuszaki "@datsun66 Not certain who is or was on Gabapetin. However dosage of 150 mg. Seems extremely..." + (show)
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@datsun66
Not certain who is or was on Gabapetin. However dosage of 150 mg. Seems extremely low. I’m back on for a longer trial period since I wasn’t told that it would t kick in u til 30-35 days. Current dosage is 2-3 times daily with 300 mg.
I am 79, with neuropathy localized in my numb feet for the past 7 years. Now combined with Severe Osteoarthritis. I will be searching this community for people who have Neuropathy, and have undergone a total knee replacement. My concern is having g a TKR will cause my Neuropathy to be more affected , don’t need or want more neuropathy areas. I sleep well, can still walk albeit with pain.
I make myself move every day with a minimum step count of 2500. I would like to hear from any person who has had TKR with Neuropathy.
Best Regards, Gene

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I am 77 and just not one to advocate surgery for anyone. Why?
My 79 yr old sister has had osteo arthritis for over 10 years. And because of "pain" in her knees ( pain was never from an accident nor a fall) -- she had a TKR 7 yrs ago and then quit walking because of constant "pain" in both knees.
Now she hardly does anything and sits and watches TV all day.
To me, the key to aging well is to keep moving, eat a proper meal and talk with people, neighbors, church members or even friendly conversations in your grocery store.
I can't see how surgery doesn't injure nerve endings and cause more pain. I could be wrong.

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sanditx | @sanditx | Feb 23 4:09pm
In reply to @llanfi "I have been taking pregalbin 150 mg per day, as prescribed by an expert neurologist some..." + (show)
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I have been taking pregalbin 150 mg per day, as prescribed by an expert neurologist some years ago. This was after extensive tests at a neurology lab. The neurologist told me that she knew of no cure for my neurapathy. It has been getting steadily worse, but the discomfort is reduced with 100 mg tramadol per day.
I have recently started with magnesium glycinate and it seems to help.
Taking the pregalbin at bedtime gives me a good night's sleep, but I wake up quite disoriented. My GP says that this is acceptable, and I find that I am only fitfully asleep without the pregalbin.
I am 85 years old and have cervical stenosis as well as arthritis in my back, so the tramadol is supplemented with Celebrex.
I find that gentle foot massage and pedicure helps a bit, but I warn against vigourous foot massage because it seems to inflame the neurapathy for a couple of days afterwards. I also have an electical foot massager that I bought for about $100 from Amazon, It has a heater that gives me some relaxation, but doesn't reduce the numbness in my calves and feet.

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I would ask the Doctor to lower the dose of Pregabalin at night since there are severe risks of combining Tramadol and pregabalin.
Maybe don't take both?
My experience :
I had Shingles at age 76 last year and Pregabalin greatly relieved my Nerve pain . 300 was way too much that I stumbled to walk more than a few steps. Finally 100mg was acceptable for the pain relief but I could barely talk clearly on 100.
After 6 weeks the blisters from shingles cleared up but the burning and itchiness remains on my jaw and cheek.
I now only take 50mg/day as needed.
Please see another MD if possible about combination of Tramadol & Pregabalin.
Pregabalin (alone) at a Lower Dose might be all you need for Neuropathy (nerve pain).
I'm worried for you!

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mrsr1234 | @mrsr1234 | Feb 24 4:30am

hi, I've been on Lyrica for at least a decade now. When 'other' issues with my health started to take front line, fibromyalgia got worse. Pain doc increased me to 150mg TID and added Savella BID. Thank god because no other doctor would help me. It took my constant daily pain of 10/10 down to bearable.

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Gene Uszaki | @gjuszaki | Feb 24 10:26am
In reply to @sanditx "@gjuszaki I am 77 and just not one to advocate surgery for anyone. Why? My 79..." + (show)
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@gjuszaki
I am 77 and just not one to advocate surgery for anyone. Why?
My 79 yr old sister has had osteo arthritis for over 10 years. And because of "pain" in her knees ( pain was never from an accident nor a fall) -- she had a TKR 7 yrs ago and then quit walking because of constant "pain" in both knees.
Now she hardly does anything and sits and watches TV all day.
To me, the key to aging well is to keep moving, eat a proper meal and talk with people, neighbors, church members or even friendly conversations in your grocery store.
I can't see how surgery doesn't injure nerve endings and cause more pain. I could be wrong.

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@sanditx
Hi 👋 and thanks for your response. I’m a great individual researcher, and totally agree with you about surgery, especially as we advance in age. Quite a difference in the outcome e when your 39 as opposed to 79.

I push through pain everyday, and agree totally with your recommendation ms to keep moving. I also believe the most important aspect first and foremost for these issues is maintaining a proper weight. This is my goal currently to drop 25 lbs. I use topical Voltaren which seems to help my OA. I recently started to use a Tens unit with high intensity on both feet each night for 1 hour while watching TV. Occasionally a deep tissue foot massage for PN.
Regretfully your sister didn’t have a good outcome from TKR.
I wish she had fought through the pain to keep moving, as I firmly believe sedentary lifestyle will only provide more pain and less mobility.
Thanks again for your valued comments, as we chief along through life.
Gene / Geno 👋😁🇺🇸

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