Fibromyalgia And Arthritis
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my dr. has prescribed this for the above.i do not have diabetes,shingles or any of the symptoms thi med. is prescribed for,so i am wondering have they found that this med helps the above along with my other meds.

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i would take lyrica or savella anyday over hydrocodone, a very addictive drug that changes how your brain sends pain signals. You don't need more hydrocodone due to becoming immune or pain getting worse, it actually makes you feel it MORE the longer you take it, so you need MORE..bad advice take hydrocodone, holy crap.

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I have bad back with chronic pain. Dr. gave me Lyrica. Made me dizzy and confused. He also gives me steroid spine injections. I wonder if this treatment is injurious over time.

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I am taking cymbalta once a day and celebrex 2xs a day and lyrica at night and it is working for me. I have to take polyglycol for all the constipation it causes. Also have FM and go to a pool 3xs aweek to exercise. Had a lumbar fusion and the core muscles are shot. I'm so sympathetic with the burning, stabbing, tingle, electrical pulses. Try some of these meds.

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This medication is effective but it is also dangerous so not take. I read a painkiller that can relieve pain caused by Fibromyalgia and arthritis called hydrocodone.

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I have Chrones disease and am taking Lyrica for pain as I am allergic to anything with Codeine in it, am finding it very effective for the pain but memory is not ok, however will continue taking it as it is great for the pain. anyone else use it for this condition?

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These are great miracle drugs for those they work for, there are hardly any side effects or interactions with other meds, foods, beverages, or supplements, plus the danger of overdose is minimal, so you can be taken up to a very high dosage until you find the correct amount that is effective for you.

The drawback, of course, is they only work for certain types of nerve pain. I have a pinched sacral never due to a spinal condition, and I had no luck with any of them, no matter how high we took my dosage up.

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I was diagonsed with Fibromyalgia 6 months ago and put on neutron. He didn't help at all. Then my doctor put me on Lycria it has been one of the only things that help me.

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Finally, a drug for patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia! After just two pills my severe pain was gone. I am having a knee problem of unknown reason but the pain was more of an electrical shock feeling. I have had to sleep w/o covers at night due to the sensitivity in my knee & leg. I was given a brace and told to use a cane and try physical therapy. After going to a general dr. an orthopedic and rheumatologist and given trigger inj. & a cortisone shot I still had severe shocking pain. Finally, my neurologist gave me a prescription for Lyrica and WOW the difference was like night and day. I can now go to P.T. and get the help I need for my knee. Good Luck to everyone on this RX.

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If you are lactose your should talk to your DOC because this has alot of this in this pill. I am lactose and my ruematlogist give it to me and didn't if ask if I was lactose so wha t does tha t say ? They just want someone to try this like I said we are mice! who can you trust when it comes to your health? glad there is a site like this one to find out about this drug and people who wants to take charge of there health, If we don't who will??

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I have fibromyalgia and osetoarthrtisits, and just had the shingles and I started this lyrica about six weeks ago and it helped my sleeping , but my pain is just as bad if not worse. I take 225mgs a day no help, should I keep taking hoping for it to work in time? So So much pain!!!!! Fingers, elbow, neck, shoulders, lower back, thigh, leg, foot , and I don't have diabetes either. Hope this works soon.

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I also take Lyrica, 150mg twice a day. I do not have any of the diseases listed. I suddenly started having hypersensitivity in my left arm from my elbow to my wrist on the outside on my arm only. It was so bad that I could not wear clothing on my arm until I had been taking Lyrica for about two weeks. What are the symptoms for fibromyalgia and have you ever heard of anyone having my symptoms?

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i have fibromyalgia i can;t hardly stand this pain any longer. my dr. has prescribed lyrica for the pain .i live on disablity and have no help with my meds.if there is help to get this med. cheaper i would like to know .i just can't afford it.

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Thanks Donna,For your comments.Im hoping this will work for me also.

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I also have fibromyalgia and arthritis, my Dr also prescribed Lyrica. This medication for me has been a God sent. For the first time in 6 mos I am having good nights sleep and the constant pain is gone.

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