wat meds does everyone take for fibro? anyone try lyrica?

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joci
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 		   Posted 12/11/2005 7:03 PM (GMT -6)   
i tried so many they dont work or the side effects kill me!! um trying lyrica has anyone else tried it and does it help pain? wat bout heaaches, i get um daily and the neurontin helps but omly the non generic 4 some reason and well its 2 much money.
love to hear from u.
                           
                          joci

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joci
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 		   Posted 12/14/2005 2:48 PM (GMT -6)   
HEY THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO I WAS ON VIOXX AND IT REALLY HELPED THEN WITH IN 2 WKS ITS NOT AVAILABLE NO MORE CAUSE OF ALL THE LAW SUITS WHER ARE U FROM AND HOW DO U STILL GET IT??? IVE BEEN HEARING about THAT PATCH, IM ON DEMERAL AND IT DONT WORK WELL ANYMORE. WATS THE DIFERENCE?? ID LOVE TO HEAR MORE about  THAT PATCH.
love to hear from u.
                           
                          joci
 
28 yr old from mass. i got fibro, migraines, anxiety scholiosis and ibs-d.i also have difficulties with tollerating meds!

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EdH
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 		   Posted 1/5/2006 5:53 PM (GMT -6)   
I sympathize with all of you that have any type of Comprehensive Pain issue.  I Have been diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, formerly known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.  It's a debilitating Nerve condition, and also benefits from the use of Drugs which have not gotten direct FDA approval.  I was on Neronton and also had been up to the 1800mg Daily dosage, and just recently changed over to the new Lyrica 300mg/day.  While it seems to be a huge benefit along with the Duragesic patch, I am able to tolerate the cold better.  My issue seems to be an issue of sweating profusely about 1 hour after each dose (3 times a day).  and have been on it for about 2 months.  This sweating just started about 2 weeks ago, and I have now broken out in like hives (wife says I look like I have a sun burn).... I spoke with my Dr. who has been totally involved and supportive, and he seemed someone unconcerned and left the decision to give up the benefits I have realized from Lyrica and return to the last dose of Nerontin.
 
Was just curious if anyone else has had any type of issues similar to those I have listed since being on Lyrica?
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TeeB
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 		   Posted 1/6/2006 7:33 PM (GMT -6)   
Hi,

I took lyrica for about a month. At first I noticed a little swelling in feet and hands, then when dr increased my dose I swelled up like a balloon and had shortness of breath. Dr. told me to discontinue the lyrica.

Hope you have better luck with it than I did.

Take care of you,

Tee
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.  Proverbs 3:5-6
 
Dx: Fibro, Asthma, IBS, Migraines, TMJ, Insomnia, Ischemic Colitis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Vasovagal Syncope, Low Blood Pressure, Allergies, Bladder etc...
 
 
 

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reibelsgirl
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 		   Posted 1/6/2006 7:56 PM (GMT -6)   
I Have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue.  I take Melatonin 3 for sleep, two hours before bed.
and every morning I have a shake with orange juice, forzen vanilla yogurt
and I add Ginkgo Biloba, bee pollen,and Spirulina powder. It helps me cope with the pain. 
Doesn't make it go away of course, but I am able to cope, and it doesn't kill my
liver or kidneys.
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shortnsweet06010
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 		   Posted 1/8/2006 6:49 PM (GMT -6)   
I took lyrica and it didnt do anything for me but make me sick..i discontinued it after 3 weeks..i couldnt wait to get off it...it made me feel really yucky...



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sslaird
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 		   Posted 3/3/2006 3:55 PM (GMT -6)   
i have cfs and fibro and take lyrica when i feel my fevers coming on-it keeps me from getting really high fevers and it does help relax me, but to get rid of the pain, i have to also take flexeril
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