HAS ANYONE TRIED THIS?

[spitfire989]

Hi guys, hope all are doing Ok.---I got a quick question for you, and hope someone can help out.---Has any of you been put on Lyrica for "issues"w/ MS? And did it seem to help or not, what type of side effects you may of had?---My Dr just called and wants me to pick up a script for it and I was just trying to see if anyone else was/ is put on it?   Any feedback would help.--Thanks in advance.

[Lulu54]

So much of this medication is trial and error.  Just like no two of us are alike in our MS symptoms, we can't be sure how we will react to a certain drug.  If your doctor is thinking it will work, I would try it.  Be sure to monitor how well you do and then let him know if it doesn't work.  

Keep the skepticism but also keep and open mind!
Lulu

[spitfire989]

hey thanks for getting back.~~The doc wanted to put me on it cuz of the spasticity!!! SHould I be concerned?----I too am on a "boat load" of meds.  And I could ONLY IMAGINE what he'd put me on for dizziness!! hehe---I'm startin to think--something gasoline based! hehe---Well, I'll keep ya posted. But, I'll also admit, now I'm a little skeptical.

[BOK2Bjan]

Hi, I took Lyrica for quite a while, but had been on narcotics for a long time - still am.  So, I didn't have too much of the dizziness etc.  I did, however, have muscle twitches which made me stop.  I was jerking and finally figured out it was the Lyrica.  I can't say it did much either.  BUT, as I said, I was already on quite a bit of medication.  It certainly will effect everyone differently.  Best of luck to you.  I agree, anything is worth a try.  I'm now on Baclofen for spasticity.  Jan

[spitfire989]

THANKS FOR GETTING BACK!~~~Yeah, my neuro wants me to go on it for the pain, and all the joy that goes with Ms.---As for the nausea, dizziness, and blah feelings are a given with me, hehe.  They are my constant companions. again hehe.--He wants me to go on it for the nasty spasticity. And  like I told him this Am, I'm "up" for trying anything new--old--dead--whatever! I just know I can't stand it much longer.--He did tell me that when I tstart the Lyrica--NOT to take the Neurontin (1500mg) for 1 week, to see how my ole body handles it.----So, I was just hoping someone was on it and could give me a "head's up'.---So, thanks for the insight!---although I told the doc, I hate to give up my mega dose of Neurontin, but heck, I'll try anything.!!   Again thanks.

[doni54]

Hi!

I haven't ever taken this med, but I agree with everything Heather says.  I can remember it worked for some here, but not for others.

Good luck with it, and I hope it really helps.

Take care,
doni

[Heather3418]

You'll get mixed opinions about Lyrica.  It works for some and others say they felt no relief.  Rena took Lyrica and so did I.  In my case, I think my doctor tried to raise the dosage too fast and it made me very sick.  While I was on the lower dose, I noticed alot of dizziness and no real relief.  But that's me.... It certainly works for others that are on it.

I had nausea, dizziness and just a feeling of being un-well when I took Lyrica.  I do suggest if you do take it, that you start at a low dose and go up on the drug very, very slowly.  I think that's true of all medications.  We have to give our bodies time to adjust to new medications.

I was prescribed Lyrica for pain from MS.  I am sorry that it didn't seem to work for me.  I had high hopes for it.

I hope it works for you.  Remember go up on the dosage slowly and give it a chance.

Best Wishes,
Heather