I'm a male and I have Fibromyalgia and my doctor gave me Lyrica?

1 Sep 2009

My standard answer. If it works great... If not talk to your Dr. Kim

2 Sep 2009

14 Sep 2009

Hah! I just replied to a woman with fibro. asking about Neurontin for Fibro.. and I suggested she might want to try Lyrica. A friend with fibro was on Neurontin for 2 years and it definitely helped, but she was "out of it" for the duration (like she was stoned). She has switched to Lyrica, a newer drug, like a cousin of Neurontin, and her mind is clear and the pain is under control. One side effect of Lyrica she says she has is weight gain: a pound a month.. but she says its well worth it. I've switched from Neurontin to Lyrica for PHN, and am much more clear-headed, but the pain isn't controlled as well. So far, no weight gain.

So from what I've heard and researched, I'd say your doctor has you on the newest and the best.. good luck!

14 Sep 2009

I work for an office and Lyrica if a med they we prescribe quite frequently so it is a good choice. right now i'm on Neutrontin as we had to try that first before Lyrica. I would stick with that. Like one of the other answers weight gain is a side effect but not for everyone. Good luck!

26 Sep 2009

It shouldn't make a difference whether male/female.

Lyrica helped a great deal w/my aches & feeling "foggy". However it didn't stop excruciating lower back pain that started 8/08. And it didn't help w/the fatigue & my concentration problems. However, b/c it helps with the "aches" & "fogginess", I find it worth while for me to continue taking it.

BTW, here's a site you might find helpful:

http://www.menwithfibro.com/home.html

13 Oct 2009

If it's working great-if not I am personally helped with Cymbalta 30mg lowest dose available for Fibromyalgia- I had problems with swelling in my legs and feet from Lyrica-so I couldn't take it myself.

4 Dec 2009

I'm jealous - I wish that lyrica would work for me, but I couldn't handle the side effects - 200 mg helped a little, was then pushed up to 300 mg, and it just made me dizzy and nauseous. I have since then been trying numerous meds to relieve the pain, and finally found a combo that seems to work - 20 mg of methadone (works well with nerve pain but is dangerous for the heart, so the doc doesn't want to increase the dosage), 150 mg of Lyrica, and 300 mg of Tramadol, and finally I'm functioning and pain free for the first time since getting the fibro. If the lyrica is working for you - then you're in good shape. By the way, I'm a male too.
best of luck!!

23 Aug 2010

For those of you who replied to this post and take Neurontin... it actually worked for you??? I was up to 3600 mg of the stuff with no true results and then switched to Lyrica. Still experience A LOT of neuropathy at nite. Don't quite know what to do about it either.

16 May 2011

i was given lyrica for chronic pain, i heard thru many that it works and i believe thats all there is out, i dont like the side affects so i chose to keep taking my pain meds

17 May 2011

if it is working then it is the right one for you!with fibro it is a hit and miss with meds until you find the one the helps you the most!and i don't know if it's true or not but i've always heard that fibro is harder on males then females !if thats true i really feel for you!my uncle jon is the only male i've ever known who has fibro!i have been on many different meds for mine and soma's worked great for me but my pm doc won't give them any more because they are so addictive !but with fibro and chronic pain in my back and stomach i'm on some pretty strong meds would knock most people out but not me !my pain goes is that all you got !lol !some times when we hurt we for get to laugh but it's the best med there is !don't believe me try this start laughing and see if soon you stop hurting some what for a few seconds any way!i hope you find what you are searching for !best of luck and God bless!