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Lyrica for Peripheral Neuropathy.
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I have had Peripheral Neuropathy for about a year now, and I am finally getting some treatment, after having all kinds of tests ranging from thyroid scans to spinal taps. The doctor that I see at the pain clinic decided he would try Lyrica, as the Neurontin (1200mg 3x a day) was not working very well and neither was the Baclofen (20mg 3x a day).
My question is: Is anyone else taking Lyrica for Peripheral Neuropathy? And if so how long did it take before it kicked in? And does it work? I would appreciate any help Thank you! Posted on 05/13/08, 11:05 am |
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Yup it works & i dont rember how long it took to kick in. Cymbalta worked for awhile & then stopped GL
God Bless 
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Hello Fior. I tried Lyrica-it made my feet swell. But maybe that goes away. What does your peripheral neuropathy feel like? I'm having alot of pain in my hands right now.
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I have been on Lyrica for over 2 years now.....I had a leg bypass done that caused major nerve damage around the area of my knee where they took out the artery. I take 2 a day, one in the morning and one at night. When I miss a dose I feel the bees in my knee and the pain. I also am taking it for my fibermylagia which they just released for patients with this. I highly recommend it.
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I tried it but it made me so sleepy I had to stop. Same with cymbalta. Now I'm just living with the pain. At least it reminds me I'm alive.
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i am taking lyrica right now and also a B-complex vitamin. the nerve specialist told me to take it as it helps repair the damage to the coating on the nerve. i take one in the morning and one in the evening and if i miss a dose i can definately tell. i was a little more sleepy in the beginning, but now it seems to be gone. my neuropathy has spread to my arms as well. i have a hard time feeding my 8 month old baby girl without my arms just burning. still seeking anything to alleviate the pain and cramping.
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