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is anyone out there taking Lyrica for the pain...My Dr told me a week ago i have Diatetic Neouropthy and i am taking Lyrica ..he told me it would take about 2 weeks to work ..only been take 5 days now...can anyone tell me if it is work for them and if any side affects please..I was in the Diatetic forum and no one would answer me ....thanks Judy
Thanks for letting me know about increasing the dosage slow...i wondered why the Dr only game me 75mg of Lyrica...cant wait to get pain releafe ..i also need to drop about 30 lbs ..i would like to go back to the Y and swim and ride my horse again ...we live in the country ..and i love to walk ..cant anymore makes my feet hurt to much ...sorry to hear you have degenerative disc disease and neck fusion diabetes and fibro...I feel really bad for you..Im really confused over my Dr ..when i left his office that day he told me i had Diabetes ...he didnt say go on diabetic diet ..or watch what u eat ....nothing....have to have my blood test again in a month so he can see if meds are working...then maybe he will say something ..he didnt even say if i have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes or what ...im just getting depressed and confused all over this to much at one time ..thanks for your input LLWB....good luck and good health to you ...thanks slickaroo
That was funny ...my computer was just stuck so i kept clicking ..thats how i got all the forums..I hope all your test come back ok ..going to talk to Dr about the lyrica see if we can up the dose..I would love to start walking and swimming again..and riding my horse..i miss all those things..but my feet keep me form doing lots of things ..good luck and good health uk2...thanks Slickaroo
You do have to increase the dosage, usually one month at a time, until you get to a dosage that works for you. It helped me a lot, decreased my pain, and allowed me to swim and walk. Unfortunately I also have diabetes, and had too much weight gain, so stopped the lyrica. I'm seeing dr end of next week, and may ask to try it again. I think the benifits oudo the increase in weight. I didn't realise at time it would cause weight gain so didn't watch closly enough. Will try to do better next time. I used to have horses, rode a lot, raised cattle, etc. had 60 acres to take care of. Don't give up what you love to do. I have degenerative disc disease, neck fusion, diabetes, and fibro. If you feel like doing something, do it. Just do it in moderation. Good luck, and keep posting. Sometimes we don't always answer right away, but you are not alone out there. Prayers........
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How many times have i done that posted lots of times LOL. Im not dx with anything yet iv undergone several tests brain and spine which came back clear im still waiting for my results of my LP and EMG and MRI of the pelvis.
I came down with balance issues and mild nerve pain in Jan this year and then it got worse from there till May of this year i had to stop work i now walk with a cane and have to use a wheelchair when i go out.
My Dad was a diabetic it came on suddenly for him after my mum died in 1999 and had to inject straight away he used to get such bad nerve pain in his feet he used to stick them in a bucket of ice, he never talked to the doctor about this and if he had im sure he could of got some medication for it.
You have to increase the lyrica slowly i would tell the doctor that its not working and of the other nerve pain you are experiencing.
You can chat to me anytime and PM if its easier.
Take Care
How many times have i done that posted lots of times LOL. Im not dx with anything yet iv undergone several tests brain and spine which came back clear im still waiting for my results of my LP and EMG and MRI of the pelvis.
I came down with balance issues and mild nerve pain in Jan this year and then it got worse from there till May of this year i had to stop work i now walk with a cane and have to use a wheelchair when i go out.
My Dad was a diabetic it came on suddenly for him after my mum died in 1999 and had to inject straight away he used to get such bad nerve pain in his feet he used to stick them in a bucket of ice, he never talked to the doctor about this and if he had im sure he could of got some medication for it.
You have to increase the lyrica slowly i would tell the doctor that its not working and of the other nerve pain you are experiencing.
You can chat to me anytime and PM if its easier.
Take Care
sry dont know what happen ..dont know why so many ...but i bet you got my message lol ...thanks Judy ..oh by the way where do u live
Thank you so much...I am taking lyrica for Diadetic neuropathy..i was just told last Wednesday that i am a diabetic..this is all new to me.. i am 55..and was in good health ..i have horses i ride and dogs i breed.. the Dr only has me on 75 mg and i dont think it is doing anything for the pain...i see you are on 450 mg..but its only been 5 days ..the Dr told me it takes like 2 weeks to get in your system..but i also have pain other places..will have to tell Dr on my next visit in 1 month he want to check my sugar again to see if the pills are helping ..and i will tell him the 75mg doesnt seem to work ...you seem like a very nice person ..is it ok to chat with you...scared in ohio ...Judy P.S not being noise why are you taking the lyrica ..i seen you said nerver pain
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