Layla Says:
I have herniated discs and sciatica. I was referred to a pain management doctor, who prescribed Lyrica. After reading all of these posts, and finding out the side effects, I'm not sure I want to take this medicine. Has anyone had good results with Lyrica, without these side effects?
I have been using it for about7-8 months for nerve pain caused by intercostal neuritis and it has worked great for me. Of course I still get pain, but it is greatly reduced in both severity and frequency. The side affects are lethargy at first and forgetfullness, but it goes away in a few weeks and to me was definately worth the wait. Weight gain- I am so overweight to begin with and on so many things that can cause weight gain, it is hard to tell, but on a WW, I lose easily if I take it seriously. Any other questions, feel free to e-mail me. KK
I see this is rather old, but I am going to reply anyway. I have been on lyrica for 9 months for occipital neuralgia. The condition causes severe migraines and the lyrica was prescribed to help with the neck pain and the migrains. It so far has helped me so much. I am not pain free by any means, but I am better. GL.
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