Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia User Reviews (Page 2)

• west_...
• February 26, 2008

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have suffered a very long time to the point where my bones ached so bad that it brought me to a complete halt in life. My mother also suffers as well as my daughter who is showing many of the symptoms that I had at her age. I have been on Lyrica for ten days now and can not believe the difference it has made. I hope that this med can improve other's lives as well as it has mine, because FM is a horrible thing to have to live with. No side effects so far. Here is hoping it is for you.."

• Deefi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Attackef at age 60. Totally bedridden many years. Husband took me to many neuros who ended up not believing in fibromyalgia. Very insulting suggesting it was"all in my head". Many days could just not make myself move or interact. I had great tired feeling and feeling of pain running thru all parts of my body. Oct 2014 I was lucky. Went to another neuro, prescribed 25mg bid lyrica. In 2 weeks I was myself and have not looked back. Befote this I was an avid runner, pilates, overall exerciser. This came fromnowhere. My lyrica is very low but I just needed it evidently."

• Happy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have suffered from Fibromyalgia for years and have regular flare ups. The nerve pain in my jaw and neck was horrific. I found even oxynorm and Tramil was not able to control the pain. This drug has changed my life dramatically.... I feel almost normal again and able to cope with my symptoms. I am on the lowest dose of 25mg. 2 times per day and combined with 10mg. of Endep I can now get a good nights sleep and no nerve pain. I have been advised to stay on this dosage for at least 3 months and then cut down to one per day and eventually cease taking it. As I am very sensitive to drugs I was surprised that I have had no side effects. Thanks for giving my life back..... I don't know how I would have survived without it?"

• Fattr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2014

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Taking Lyrica relieves my fibromyalgia symptoms literally in days and the pain relief from that is amazing. Unfortunately I can't sleep, I get red sore eyes water retention, constipation, irritated bladder, passing water much more frequently. Pelvic pain, sore gums. Cramps, excess wind, bloated stomach, runny nose. These side effects occur as quickly as the pain from fibromyalgia goes."

• Wendy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2013

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I was diagnosed with Degenerative disc disease in 1999, and then in 2009 I was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis, Neuropathy & Sciatica. I was practically crippled and couldn't walk by 2011. My Doctor decided to try me on Lyrica and I can say with 100% truth and honesty that 4 days after I started it, on just 75mgs a day, I can walk again. I am still walking now in 2013 but just in short jaunts. I'm glad this pill exists."

• Fibro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2019

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I used “Fibro Beauty”. because we fibro sufferers usually look good and not ill! I gave Lyrica 28 days! Positive: I experienced a burst of energy late in the day! Negative: insomnia intensified; no reduction of need for NORCO; fibro pain increased; numbness of extremities; whole body feeling like nerves on fire; unable to do lightest of chores because of fatigue and pain. I have been under the care of a holistic doctor so taking supplements to aid in fibro symptoms, which are not improving condition but not adding negativitly either! I was diagnosed at least 15 years ago and now at age 75, the symptoms have intensified to the degree of interfering with normal everyday activities and other social events. So, I was ready to try Lyrica in hopes that I would have some good results , but like many other drugs including Neurontin, Savella, and even Plenquilnel it has failed! Good luck to people who benefit from Lyrica, unfortunately I am not one of them!"

• bluesky
• January 25, 2008

Lyrica (pregabalin) "The muscle pain I was feeling lasted for years. When I saw that commercial for Lyrica, a tear came down my cheek because I could relate to what the commercial was about. I started taking Lyrica and I feel like I have been given my life back. My muscle tension and pain has reduced so much I am moving around and LIVING my life again. I even danced in the house today! I think Lyrica has done what it was meant to do. I am proof that it can work for fibromyalgia. Thanks for making Lyrica."

• Chris...
• November 22, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have been in pain for years and started Lyrica. I cannot believe the difference. It is shocking. My pain is so much better. My bladder spasms are gone. I sleep so well. Wake up in the morning without hurting my back and ribs to breath. My chronic diarrhea is gone too. The only thing I have noticed on the negative side is I am super hungry, which doesn't surprise me. Overall, loving it and praying it continues to work. No side affects other than being hungry:)"

• Catlu...
• May 10, 2016

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 18 years ago. I stopped working a few years after due to the pain. I tried many medications so I could have some quality of life with my husband and 2 children. I spent most of my time in bed or on the couch because the pain was so debilitating. I was taking Ultram and Zanex but these just didn't take away the pain and then my doctor started me on Lyrica. I started feeling like a new person because slowly the pain started to decrease. The only side effect which could also be part of Fibromyalgia is with speech. I have trouble sometimes finding the words I want to say. I now take 75 mg 3 times per day and have been taking it for over 10 years. I'm so grateful to have my life back."

• NICKI
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2018

Lyrica (pregabalin) "So far it has been GREAT!! I have been on it for 3 weeks now and I finally have pain relief. I was able to get up off of the floor while playing with the kids with no help. So far I have had little side effects that are bad. Not sure if it is the medicine or just that I feel so much better but I have more energy and have been able to do things for long periods of time. I have lost 4 pounds and it curbs my appetite. I no longer feel hungry at bedtime and I sleep so much better. I do feel like I a bit wired all the time but it doesn't effect me bad,"

• 65 er
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 29, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "This medication gave me relief but then the major effects came. In my 7th year severe headache every day, retina tore from blood vessels bursting, rash started on ankle spread all the way up my right leg. Finally I decided to find some other way to handle this terrible pain."

• World...
• May 13, 2013

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have been on Lyrica for almost a year now and can say that it has helped tremendously. I am very active in trying to keep the fibromyalgia pain as controlled as possible and just not been able to get to a plateau of any type. After a rough adjustment period of about 5 wks I noticed a drastic change in fibro pain. I have gained a significant amount of weight but over the last three months have been able to maintain. Now I am able to start losing the weight but have to be very careful to not take in complex carbohydrates or sugars in afternoon or evening. I have gone to an almost vegetarian style diet and have noticed that the weight just starts to come off with ease but slowly. My balance and vision are the only consistent side effects that I have."

• Claym...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2013

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I've been on Lyrica for 10 months now, it's saved my life. I'm taking 2 @ 100 mg a day and from the first day it was like flicking a light switch on my pain, which is severe pain do to lower spine accident and also developed fibromyalgia. I just want to thank all doctors that prescribe this medication because it is a life saver."

• nurse...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2013

Lyrica (pregabalin) "The first night I took Lyrica I slept 9 hours. Got out of bed without any pain. This has been a lifesaver for me. I am so happy with the results. I am only on 50mg at night. Not seeing a reason to increase the dose yet."

• Liz
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 20, 2013

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have had fibromyalgia since I was 27. I was put on Lyrica at age 31 to help with the severe pain that I have (and I also have nerve damage in my toes due to an unknown cause- I'm not diabetic). The medicine is astoundingly good for me at combating depression, anxiety, overall body pain & morning stiffness. It takes higher doses of Lyrica to feel pain relief for most people with Fibromyalgia- those who say it doesn't work have often only tried it at <300mg a day. I take 300mg twice a day. The only bad side effect is weight gain- 100lbs. (And I'm naturally overweight to begin with, so this was terrible). It did eventually stop making me gain, but I have to eat less and work out more than everyone else I know, just to maintain my weight, let alone lose."

• Leesa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2014

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I had put off taking Lyrica because I was afraid of the side effects. Eventually my nerve pain got to the point where I had no choice. It was completely debilitating. Searing burning pain with no relief. Pain meds didn't touch it. I couldn't sleep because the pain was that bad. My clothes hurt. Soft feather light brushes against my skin stung and BURNED for minutes after contact (more intensely than the consistent present burning). After about three weeks on Lyrica I finally found relief from the worst of it. What I am left with as far as the burning goes is completely tolerable (of course it does nothing for my other symptoms). I'm grateful I caved but am concerned about weight gain & significant cravings for sweets."

• Lezliew
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2017

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Lyrica has been a big life changer for me!! Thank goodness I found a Dr who prescribed me this. I was in terrible pain and had bad fatigue to where I couldn't live life-- I have 3 kids who I couldn't keep up with. I can't say that everything is perfect now but it's pretty darn close! I hardly have any pain and my fatigue has decreased. I take 75 mg twice a day. I pray for everyone with Fibro to keep working at it until you find something that works."

• skipp...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 25, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I took this drug for 7 years, only gained 5 pounds. Recently I quit using it and started taking Gabapentin. I'm at 1800 mg. a day and I've gained 15 pounds and counting. I walk briskly every a.m. for 45- 60 min., 7 days a week. I'm up to 15 laps a day in my pool and I eat like a bird. Saw my Doctor yesterday, am weaning off the Gabapentin and in a few days I will start taking Lyrica again! It helped my pain much better than the Gabapentin and the weight gain is ridiculous! I realize that some people have similar experiences with Lyrica, it just goes to show that every "body" is different. Some people have a better time on Lyrica, some on Gabapentin. I'll take the Lyrica!"

• Bob...
• May 27, 2016

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Side effects are worse than Fibromyalgia pain. I've been taking Lyrica for two months. It was a miracle drug for the first few weeks. I've been living with Fibromyalgia for over 35 years and have tried eveything. Anti depressants, excersise, bio-feedback, acupuncture, narcotics, you name it. So I was excited about the dramatic pain reduction from Lyrica.But now I have developed severe muscle weakness, headache, abdominal cramping, acne and difficulty thinking clearly. I can barely hold myself up and I can't lift anything over a few pounds. I have asked my doctor if I can safely stop taking it. I'm just waiting g for him to return my call. I would rather just live with my horrible pain than take any more of these toxic drugs."

• Jnebg
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 14, 2016

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I started with the trial way back in 05/06 and what a difference it made in my life. I lived with that muscle pain for 45 years and tried numerous medications with no lasting relief. When I seen the ad for the trial with a Dr I had nothing to lose but 9 different kinds of drugs and their side affects. Although I was at the top of the dosage after 18 months I was pain free for the first time in over ten years with no side affects. Even though we have added low dosage pain medications back in over the years, mainly during the winter, I'm still at a tolerable level with Lyrica. I have recommended this medication to people with explainable nerve pain many times."

• Hope
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 26, 2018

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have been very fortunate that Lyrica works so well for me. I was diagnosed about 2 years ago with Fibromyalgia. After I had my second child at 29, some of my chronic pain changed. A year later I was diagnosed & am so glad they put me on Lyrica. I started at 150 mg daily, but it made me very tired & unfocused so they dropped it back to 100 mg per day. I've been at 100 mg per day for over a year now. I used to have bad flare ups that would incapacitate me about twice weekly, plus the daily pain. On Lyrica, my daily pain averages maybe a 2 on a pain scale of 1-10 vs my old average of a 6. Instead of 2+ flare ups per week, I maybe get 2 a month. I have 2 children under the age of 10 that I need to be able to care for & spend time with & not feel it's a burden. Lyrica gives me this. I'm also able to jog again, something I haven't been able to do since high school. It makes me feel good & I'm steadily losing weight. I'm not saying this is for everyone, but it's been a miracle for me."

• MissL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2019

Lyrica (pregabalin) "My fibromyalgia has gotten worse the last 2 years and I've also developed parasthesia in my feet and hands that causes burning and tingling. I was so tired of the pain and none of my doctors helping me that I was suicidal before Christmas 2018. That was before my new rheumatologist put me on Lyrica. I was to start with 75mg at night and then titrate up to an additional 75mg during the day (or take at night if it made me too tired). However, the 75mg alone has proven to be such a help that I may just stay there until I need to go up because the medication is pricey. I got a co-pay card from the Lyrica website so I only had to pay $25. I don't care, though, it helps so much! I am no longer in so much pain!"

• tita
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 1, 2018

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Lyrica has changed my life. I have worked in retail most of my life and it entailed a lot of heavy lifting. As I got older I started to get pain all over my body my hands legs and back. Drs gave me every drug you can think of including narcotics nothing was helping and I was also getting very depressed finally I saw a specialist and was prescribed Lyrica not only did it help me with the pain but it also helped with the depression . I did gain 30 lbs but I will take Lyrica over having pain and depression."

• Lonzo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 14, 2017

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Lyrica really has changed my life by allowing me to sleep at night without all the leg pain. Having both fibromyalgia and neuropathy is a lot of pain but combined with my other meds I no longer suffer from nerve pain."

• danac...
• August 9, 2013

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I've been struggling with deep muscle and bone pain. After trying Vicodin, tramadol, gabapentin and more I can't even remember, my new doctor gave me a Lyrica sample. For the first time in four years, I was able to get out of bed with no pain. It's changed my life."