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Another Medication Faux Pas

freak369 @freak369 (5112) • United States 23 Sep 18

When I started on Lyrica for phantom pains I did so knowing that my insurance might not cover it. If that were the case I would be willing to pay out of pocket BUT it should be approved since I had mad hallucinations on Neurontin...

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Could this be because of Lyrica?

lmw814 @lmw814 (124) • United States 1 May 12

I've been having symptoms lately of tightness or cramping in my hamstrings and calves along with the feeling of like I'm drunk while sitting and standing. I also will have these bouts of overwhelming fatigue too. I've read that...

muscle tightness

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Is there an herbal fix for Lyrica?

lmw814 @lmw814 (124) • United States 24 Apr 12

I have fibromyalgia and am currently taking Lyrica, but it causes me some dizziness, lightheadedness, and unsteadiness on my feet. Does anyone know of anything that could be used in place of this? If it wasn't for these side...

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Lyrica Update

Phaedra_Scythe @Phaedra_Scythe (3325) 30 Oct 10

I recently was asking people about their experiences with Lyrica/Pregablin to treat fibromyalgia and related conditions. After a bit of a battle with the NHS (I was told that Lyrica hasn't been proven enough, even though it...

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Why the heck is Savella one of the new fibro drugs NOT being advertised?

moonlitmagikchild @moonlitmagikchild (22181) • United States 24 Feb 10

we all heard the ads for lyrica and cymbalta being for fibro and being the new fibromyalgia drugs but if i hadnt found out from a fibro group i would have never even KNOWN about Savella! i havent seen 1 magazine ad or commercial...

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Grrr! Has anyone else had trouble with their prescriptions?

fibromyalgia , pregnancy , and epidurals

sweetpeasmom @sweetpeasmom (1325) • United States 22 Jul 08

I am wondering if the reason I am having such bad back pain from the epidural I had almost 2 years ago could have something to do with the fact that I have fibromyalgia?? I called a different doc last night and they seem to think...

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Is fibromyalgia part of menopause?

speakeasy @speakeasy (4171) • United States 14 Jan 08

I was reading an article today about the new drug that was approved for fibromyalgia pain - Lyrica - http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/health/14pain.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&th&emc=th However, some of the comments made in the...

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irritable bowel syndrome

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The Dangers Associated with Lyrica for Fibromyalgia

ashiflett @ashiflett (1045) • United States 14 Dec 07

If you suffer from fibromyalgia, you were probably quite excited to hear that Lyrica was deemed as appropriate for the first official prescription treatment for this condition. However, did you realize that this prescription...

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Anyone have experience with pain meds and have a normal life in spite of them?

polarisgold @polarisgold (6) • United States 7 Apr 07

I am taking Lyrica and Tramadol for an RSD type problem in my left foot. It doesn't stopp the pain completely. The biggest problem is it keeps you from pooping. So I take my last pain meds between 4 and 5pm and go to bed in pain...

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Lyrica vs Neurotin for burning ms pain

ptennant01 @ptennant01 (246) • United States 7 Jan 07

My doctor started me on Lyica 75 mg three times a day for leg and arm burning because it will not make you so drowsy during waking hours. And also because you do not have to take high doses of Lyrica like neurotin. Does anyone...

Relief for Fibromyalgia

Mommamea @Mommamea (1215) • United States 31 Oct 06

I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and the medications don't seem to give me any relief. Have any suggestions?

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