Lrica and B12

[terriemae]

I was just wondering if anyone else has had any side effects with Lyrica. My Dr. increased mine to 200 mgs. Last night was the first time I've taken the new dose. I couldn't wake up this a.m. I would open my eyes and couldn't keep them open and feel back asleep. Finally when I saw that it was 2:30 I panicked and had to  absolutely force myself to get up. I was stumbling, head swirling, I felt so woozy, druggy plus I have a terrible migraine ( which the migraine is nothing new for me ). But I didn't know if Lyrica is one that you have to get adjusted to or not. I really needed  the higher dose, but I can't tolerate these effects, I can't function. My Dr. did do it the right way and gradually increased the dose tho. The first dose she gave me was 100mgs., it did the same, so she reduced it to the lowest of 50mgs., I did fine, later she increased it to 100, at that time I was able to tolerate it then. You'd think by doing it that I should now be able to tolerate 200.
     Also my Dr. was giving me B12 inj. once a wk. which really helped w/ my chronic fatigue. Acc. to my blood test  I did have a B12 deficiency. But now she has decre. it to bi-wkly. I don't feel as well w/ the lower dose. I wondered if you needed an RX to get the B12 patch avail. on the web ? Also if there are any bad side effects if your body gets more than it actually needs? I know some vitamins will just flush out if too much and some can be dangerous.
      I would appreciate any tips on dealing w/ Fibro or response to my questions.
      I also have CFS, Sleep Apnea, Osteo, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Migraines, Narcolepsy ( which I feel as tho the Lyrica is counteracting the meds I take for the Narcolepsy ).
                                                                                            THANKS, terriemae

[jmbirds]

I cannot take lyrica or skalin  or neurotin for my aches and pains  i had such a headache from the lyrica  and that was one pill low dose it was like i was on hallucigens the room was like a picture show  and i had to do a 12 hr shift i told my boss my medication is not agreeing so if i had to leave they knew why soo then the skalin for muscle pain  kept me a zombie  i was in a fog with 1 pill and could not function for 12 hrs so the neurotin for my shingles neuroapathy was like bees stinging my throat so thats a NO GO so right now soma 350 mg is working  for what ails me  now i had an er visit with the IONOPHORESIS at PT its a tens unit that ejects per sae cortosteroids in my shoulder first time worked good  felt alittle dizzy the second dose i was in the ER i was a frog in a blender i was so sick  gave me meclazine for vertigo and that kept me a zombie for 12 hra so i stay as natural as i cann i drink vit b water and take biotin a b vitamin and i take sublingule b all at walmart  and my new dx was a d 3 vit defiecny  i don't have a spouse per sae i take care of him hes disabled and i am the driver and care giver  and i can't be doped up  never a dull moment is my life

[meki]

"Finally when I saw that it was 2:30 I panicked and had to  absolutely force myself to get up. I was stumbling, head swirling, I felt so woozy, druggy plus I have a terrible migraine ( which the migraine is nothing new for me )"

That made me laugh - Nothing personal - but that was exactly how I felt on the low dosage of Lyrica and it kept getting worse the whole week that I took it. It went from feeling like I was lightly drunk and hungover to feeling like I was crabwalking sideways with a hella headache and completely nauseated..

I got switched to ULTRAM (Tramadol) and that has been working GREAT for me - but I take the highest dosage allowed. But it WORKS!!!

I think different folks have different responses to medications. I know that I do.

Much luck to you.

Meki
Ps. I give myself weekly or bi-monthly shots of b12. I had the doctor order the script for me and I love it! It doesn't do much - but it does enough to make a little bit of a difference.