Lyrica: Thoughts?

Anyone here tried Lyrica?  I have an appointment tomorrow and was going to ask the doc about trying out Lyrica.  Anyone had any success (or problems) with taking Lyrica for their Fibro?

It worked well for me except it caused some weight gain so I switched to cymbalta. With your surgery tho it may not be as much of an issue. I'm not real familiar with the DS but I seem to remember you are able to eat more with the malabsorption so it may not be a problem for you. Good luck to you!

I have been taking Lyrica and Cymbalta for my fibromyalgia and find that it has helped alot.  I still have some strange feelings in my face, but also have other medical issues.  I find that this medication helps tremendously for nerve pain.  Give it a try and good luck to you.  By the way, I did not gain weight from taking Lyrica.

I'm currently taking it and it has caused some weight gain ,  probably 15-20 lbs in 2 years. However, I have tried cutting back on the Lyrica and I notice a HUGE difference in my pain level.  I will probably need to continue taking this even after my RNY in August. I worry it may slow weight loss. I've tried Cymbalta...made me constipated. I understand that's an odd reaction to it, as I know lots of people like it.  I may try it again if the Lyrica keeps me from losing as well as I'd like. I don't know if it's just that Lyrica makes me hungry all the time, or if it really slows your metabolism. Going to Rheumy on Friday so I'll ask her. Where is our miracle pain reliever/appetite suppresant???

Beth

I don't know about a magic pill for us but Celebrex is actually working for me and not causing anymore weight gain.

interesting - glad something is working for someone!  Stiffness bothers me more than pain most day and Celebrex is supposed to be good for that. They won't let me take it though. Can't remember why but it's something to do with other meds I take. Can you take Celebrex after WLS? I'm reading about so many things I won't be able to take after RNY in August. Has me wondering what's left to take.

I don't know about the RNY and I plan to check on it with the DS. It's on my list of questions to ask the docs about along with other meds I'm on. Because of the malabsoprtion issue with the DS I am wondering if they will have to up my dose. I'm on a fairly low dose now and only take the Celebrex as needed. On days when I have more pain I usually take Excedrin Back and Body along with a Celebrex and seem to do fairly well with that. (Still get some stiff and sore issues but not as bad as if I don't take anything at all)

I took lyrica for less than a month and gained 40 pounds. My best friend went on at the same time I did and gained almost 100. Both of us got off it and she lost the weight (she is blessed like that) I have not. With my current weight issues AND fibro adding 40 pounds was like adding a 100 ton elephant to my shoulders. It made EVERYTHING hurt so much more. I do not recommend it to anyone but especially anyone who is already dealing with weight problems. Oh and I was told that I gained the weight because the lyrica made me hungry but the thing was that I was not eating anymore or differently than normal and I was actually a lot more active than I had been up to the point I stopped taking it. (one does not gain weight riding their bike 4 to 6 miles a day and eating 2 meals a day with no snacks or sweets) But that's just my experience with it... I am a little cynical

For me I put 30 lbs on and ticked.  I always thought about food and wanted to constantly snack.  I would eat and then 20 minutes later thinking again about food.  I just got off Lyrica and trying another avenue to deal with the nerve damage in my leg.  I'm so upset, its hard work getting the weight off and I kept believing it's me not the Lyrica.  I find it helped a bit but the pain returned soon.  I don't know if I'm the only one but I believe any type of pain relieving meds do not last the 4 hours like usual in a normal person.  I and my doctor agree the meds go through us quicker and therefore don't last as long.

 

Good luck! 

 Lyrica made me VERY tired ... take a Fibro  patient and make them MORE tired? Not a  good situation! I miss Nsaids MORE then I can say!  I have  Band, have bad GERD and post op can NO longer have any nsaids . Along the road  I have tried many meds to manage  daily living with Fibro.  I wish you well. Lyrica can help so many  people!