About Swelling...
I know that Lyrica causes water retention, but does it cause swelling too? My left foot and hand swole up before I started taking Lyrica, but it was only once and not for long. My right foot, ankle, and lowest part of my leg were swollen on Tuesday, so much that I did notice it, but wasn't too concerned. I went to the mall with my mother on Wednesday and by the next day on Thursday it all looked like a big fa****ermelon! Do you think the fibro or the Lyrica caused the swelling? Either way I think I'm going to ask my doctor to change my fibro med. I stalled for 3 weeks and then started losing well for almost 2 weeks and THE day I started taking the Lyrica my losing stopped. I have not gained any weight, but I have stopped losing. I don't know if this was just a coincidense or not, but I don't think I want to take my chances. I do not want anything to mess up or slow down my progress!!
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I know I only took lyrica for a very short time because of the weight issue, like you I either didn't lose or actually gained. I also had issues with swelling from it so my doc switched me to cymbalta. I haven't had any issues with that except I reacted totally opposite from most people. It says it can cause drowsiness, not for me! It reacted like it was speed, I was all wired and couldn't sleep for a couple of days and I started on half the lowest dose! Once I got thru that tho it has been great, really helped the pain and the speedieness went away. I also found that it being an antidepressant really helped improve my mood. Even hubby commented wow I like whatever that is! Guess I was a lil *****y before! Anyway good luck hope you find something that works without problems.
Definately mention it to your doc. I have Lymphedema in my legs. I asked my doc about Lyrica and she said that if I didn't respond well to Neurontin, which is a very VERY simular drug, then I can't take Lyrica. Plus, it does cause leg swelling and that is the last thing I need when my Lymphedema alone makes my legs look like they belong on a hippo!
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