RE: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[amy shultz]

I take 900 mg of Gabapentin at 7am and 1pm and 1200mg gabapentin at 9pm. I have 
not tried Lyrica but have tried Cymbalta without success.  I am having trouble 
with doctors wanting/willing to prescribe my pain medicine as well. I was told 
by the pain/pallitive doctor "We will NEVER prescribe opiates for you again!!" 
This was do to them saying I have a Mast Cell Reaction to them. Seeming they 
werent giving me anything for pain other the Naprosen I started taking my 
Dilaudid again on my own. I had just had it filled for 900 tablets right before 
they stopped them. I took them withOUT any problems or reactions. I think the 
doctors over reacted and seeming they dont like to prescribe them it gave them 
an easy way out. I refused to settle for it and being in constant pain at high 
levels I continued taking it. I was always up front and honest with them about 
taking it. Surprisingly they never really told me to not take it.

As for the Psychiatric Evaluation its just a routine test they do. To make sure 
of where your head is and family history I think. I am sure they will ask lots 
of questions and perhaps have you fill out alot of paper work as well. I am 
sure its not that they have any concerns its just routine. Please don't be 
nervous. Look at the prize in the end...Better pain relief...better quality of 
living Best wishes Jude 

Amy In Ohio

CC: tmic-list@eskimo.com
From: malugss...@me.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re:  Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:45:55 -0500
To: xbeecla...@gmail.com

I'm ok with 300 Gabapentin and 150 Lyrica (Pregabelin)
2x/day with an additional dose of Lyrica for breakthrough pain. With the Prozac 
and Dilantin also added in 2x/day that brings my medication bill down to just 
$161.30/month. When I took just Lyrica and before I had substituted Gabapentin 
I was paying almost double that per month. 
Dg
Dalton GarisNew York, New York
On Feb 16, 2013, at 11:18 PM, Betty Clark  wrote:


  

  
  
Hi Dalton,

  

  I've always taken Gabapentin (or Neurontin) at two 300 mg capsules
  every six hours with an additional 7.5 - 325
  Hydrocodone-Acetaminaphine to calm nerves and relieve pain. I have
  been tempted to request from my doctor trying Lyrica, as I've been
  experiencing "break-through" pain and nerve reactions around the
  last hour of my cycle, but am hesitant to try something different
  and not have it work. I've also contemplated staggering my meds so
  I'm taking one of them every 12-6-12-6 o'clock and the other every
  9-3-9-3 o'clock. 

  

  What dosage of Gabapentin and Lyrica have you taken, and what is
  the difference in the amount of time they are effective?

  

  Thanks,

  Betty

  

  On 2/16/2013 9:53 AM, Dalton Garis wrote:



  

  I found that Lyrica and Gabapentin do different things;
  

  
  Gaba is better for calming nerves and allows me to drink
more caffeine without blowing up.  But it is not as
effective on pain as is Lyrica.  When I just took Lyrica no
pain but couldn't drink much coffee; but when I took less
Lyrica and added some Gabapentin then the pain was still
down—most of the time—and I could tolerate a lot more coffee
drinking.  Funny thing.
  

  
  Lyrica just killed the burning and needles and voltages,
just flattened it.  Perfect is good enough, right?
  

  
  Dg
  

  
  
  Dalton Garis
  Flushing, Queens
  New York, USA
  Mobile: 718-838-0437


  
  

  
  
From:  Janet Dunn 

  Date:  Saturday, 16
  January 2013 1:44 AM

      To:  

  Subject:  Re: [TMIC]
  Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

  Resent-From:  

  Resent-Date:  Fri, 15
  Feb 2013 22:44:42 -0800






  
  
II was on Lyrica for many years
  - and it works great.   I cold turkey quit taking it in
  November.  Since then I have been getting by on Oxycontin,
  or Oxycodone, sometimes both.  However - when the burning
  pain and the numbness and whatnot gets too great, I will
  still take a dose or two of the Lyrica as it really does
  help.  I may eventually go back on it full time -
  depending on how the next few months pan out.  I prefer
  the Lyrica over gabapentin because I can take less of it
  with greater results. 

  

  Oxy is getting very difficult if not impossible to get in
  my town.

  

  Janet

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Nikki Macleod]

I am on lyrica (pregablin) 2 x a day for pain and anxiety. I have found it 
agrees with me much more than gabapentin did.
Jude, I have recently had a psychiatric evaluation to determine what service 
would be best for my depression - not sure if it'll be the same.
Nikki.
Durham, UK.

Sent from my iPad

On 17 Feb 2013, at 16:55, Nikki Macleod  wrote:

> 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On 17 Feb 2013, at 12:54, Dalton Garis  wrote:
> 
>> Also keep in mind that Lyrica takes about two weeks to normalize. During 
>> startup you will experiences Increased dizziness and sleepiness. 
>> 
>> And don't worry about dependence. It's way too late for those 
>> considerations. We are in constant pain from contracting a terrible disease. 
>> We must not fall into the false game of comparing ourselves to others or to 
>> our old selves. 
>> 
>> Dalton Garis
>> New York, New York
>> 
>> On Feb 16, 2013, at 11:18 PM, Betty Clark  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Dalton,
>>> 
>>> I've always taken Gabapentin (or Neurontin) at two 300 mg capsules every 
>>> six hours with an additional 7.5 - 325 Hydrocodone-Acetaminaphine to calm 
>>> nerves and relieve pain. I have been tempted to request from my doctor 
>>> trying Lyrica, as I've been experiencing "break-through" pain and nerve 
>>> reactions around the last hour of my cycle, but am hesitant to try 
>>> something different and not have it work. I've also contemplated staggering 
>>> my meds so I'm taking one of them every 12-6-12-6 o'clock and the other 
>>> every 9-3-9-3 o'clock. 
>>> 
>>> What dosage of Gabapentin and Lyrica have you taken, and what is the 
>>> difference in the amount of time they are effective?
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Betty
>>> 
>>> On 2/16/2013 9:53 AM, Dalton Garis wrote:
>>>> I found that Lyrica and Gabapentin do different things;
>>>> 
>>>> Gaba is better for calming nerves and allows me to drink more caffeine 
>>>> without blowing up.  But it is not as effective on pain as is Lyrica.  
>>>> When I just took Lyrica no pain but couldn't drink much coffee; but when I 
>>>> took less Lyrica and added some Gabapentin then the pain was still 
>>>> down—most of the time—and I could tolerate a lot more coffee drinking.  
>>>> Funny thing.
>>>> 
>>>> Lyrica just killed the burning and needles and voltages, just flattened 
>>>> it.  Perfect is good enough, right?
>>>> 
>>>> Dg
>>>> 
>>>> Dalton Garis
>>>> Flushing, Queens
>>>> New York, USA
>>>> Mobile: 718-838-0437
>>>> 
>>>> From: Janet Dunn 
>>>> Date: Saturday, 16 January 2013 1:44 AM
>>>> To: 
>>>> Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations
>>>> Resent-From: 
>>>> Resent-Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:44:42 -0800
>>>> 
>>>> II was on Lyrica for many years - and it works great.   I cold turkey quit 
>>>> taking it in November.  Since then I have been getting by on Oxycontin, or 
>>>> Oxycodone, sometimes both.  However - when the burning pain and the 
>>>> numbness and whatnot gets too great, I will   still take a 
>>>> dose or two of the Lyrica as it really does help.  I may eventually go 
>>>> back on it full time - depending on how the next few months pan out.  I 
>>>> prefer the Lyrica over gabapentin because I can take less of it with 
>>>> greater results. 
>>>> 
>>>> Oxy is getting very difficult if not impossible to get in my town.
>>>> 
>>>> Janet
>>>> 
>>>> On 15/02/2013 8:20 PM, heyjude48...@aol.com wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>>>  
>>>>> As you know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for my 
>>>>> first consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have to have 
>>>>> a psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good candidate.
>>>>>  
>>>>> I'm sure it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric 
>>>>> consultation before.  I need to know what to expect.  I don't know why 
>>>>> but I'm kind of nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this 
>>>>> surgery because if I don't then I will have to have my leg amputated.  
>>>>> There are no other Dr.s who want to continue with oral medication.
>>>>>  
>>>>> I also have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken 
>>>>> Lyrica for pain, not depression?
>>>>>  
>>>>> I appreciate your answers and look forward to reading them,
>>>>>  
>>>>> Thanks, I love you,
>>>>> Jude, Michigan
>>> 

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Nikki Macleod]

Sent from my iPad

On 17 Feb 2013, at 12:54, Dalton Garis  wrote:

> Also keep in mind that Lyrica takes about two weeks to normalize. During 
> startup you will experiences Increased dizziness and sleepiness. 
> 
> And don't worry about dependence. It's way too late for those considerations. 
> We are in constant pain from contracting a terrible disease. We must not fall 
> into the false game of comparing ourselves to others or to our old selves. 
> 
> Dalton Garis
> New York, New York
> 
> On Feb 16, 2013, at 11:18 PM, Betty Clark  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Dalton,
>> 
>> I've always taken Gabapentin (or Neurontin) at two 300 mg capsules every six 
>> hours with an additional 7.5 - 325 Hydrocodone-Acetaminaphine to calm nerves 
>> and relieve pain. I have been tempted to request from my doctor trying 
>> Lyrica, as I've been experiencing "break-through" pain and nerve reactions 
>> around the last hour of my cycle, but am hesitant to try something different 
>> and not have it work. I've also contemplated staggering my meds so I'm 
>> taking one of them every 12-6-12-6 o'clock and the other every 9-3-9-3 
>> o'clock. 
>> 
>> What dosage of Gabapentin and Lyrica have you taken, and what is the 
>> difference in the amount of time they are effective?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Betty
>> 
>> On 2/16/2013 9:53 AM, Dalton Garis wrote:
>>> I found that Lyrica and Gabapentin do different things;
>>> 
>>> Gaba is better for calming nerves and allows me to drink more caffeine 
>>> without blowing up.  But it is not as effective on pain as is Lyrica.  When 
>>> I just took Lyrica no pain but couldn't drink much coffee; but when I took 
>>> less Lyrica and added some Gabapentin then the pain was still down—most of 
>>> the time—and I could tolerate a lot more coffee drinking.  Funny thing.
>>> 
>>> Lyrica just killed the burning and needles and voltages, just flattened it. 
>>>  Perfect is good enough, right?
>>> 
>>> Dg
>>> 
>>> Dalton Garis
>>> Flushing, Queens
>>> New York, USA
>>> Mobile: 718-838-0437
>>> 
>>> From: Janet Dunn 
>>> Date: Saturday, 16 January 2013 1:44 AM
>>> To: 
>>> Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations
>>> Resent-From: 
>>> Resent-Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:44:42 -0800
>>> 
>>> II was on Lyrica for many years - and it works great.   I cold turkey quit 
>>> taking it in November.  Since then I have been getting by on Oxycontin, or 
>>> Oxycodone, sometimes both.  However - when the burning pain and the 
>>> numbness and whatnot gets too great, I will still take a dose or two of the 
>>> Lyrica as it really does help.  I may eventually go back on it full time - 
>>> depending on how the next few months pan out.  I prefer the Lyrica over 
>>> gabapentin because I can take less of it with greater results. 
>>> 
>>> Oxy is getting very difficult if not impossible to get in my town.
>>> 
>>> Janet
>>> 
>>> On 15/02/2013 8:20 PM, heyjude48...@aol.com wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>>  
>>>> As you know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for my 
>>>> first consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have to have 
>>>> a psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good candidate.
>>>>  
>>>> I'm sure it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric 
>>>> consultation before.  I need to know what to expect.  I don't know why but 
>>>> I'm kind of nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this surgery 
>>>> because if I don't then I will have to have my leg amputated.  There are 
>>>> no other Dr.s who want to continue with oral medication.
>>>>  
>>>> I also have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken Lyrica 
>>>> for pain, not depression?
>>>>  
>>>> I appreciate your answers and look forward to reading them,
>>>>  
>>>> Thanks, I love you,
>>>> Jude, Michigan
>> 

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Dalton Garis]

Also keep in mind that Lyrica takes about two weeks to normalize. During 
startup you will experiences Increased dizziness and sleepiness. 

And don't worry about dependence. It's way too late for those considerations. 
We are in constant pain from contracting a terrible disease. We must not fall 
into the false game of comparing ourselves to others or to our old selves. 

Dalton Garis
New York, New York

On Feb 16, 2013, at 11:18 PM, Betty Clark  wrote:

> Hi Dalton,
> 
> I've always taken Gabapentin (or Neurontin) at two 300 mg capsules every six 
> hours with an additional 7.5 - 325 Hydrocodone-Acetaminaphine to calm nerves 
> and relieve pain. I have been tempted to request from my doctor trying 
> Lyrica, as I've been experiencing "break-through" pain and nerve reactions 
> around the last hour of my cycle, but am hesitant to try something different 
> and not have it work. I've also contemplated staggering my meds so I'm taking 
> one of them every 12-6-12-6 o'clock and the other every 9-3-9-3 o'clock. 
> 
> What dosage of Gabapentin and Lyrica have you taken, and what is the 
> difference in the amount of time they are effective?
> 
> Thanks,
> Betty
> 
> On 2/16/2013 9:53 AM, Dalton Garis wrote:
>> I found that Lyrica and Gabapentin do different things;
>> 
>> Gaba is better for calming nerves and allows me to drink more caffeine 
>> without blowing up.  But it is not as effective on pain as is Lyrica.  When 
>> I just took Lyrica no pain but couldn't drink much coffee; but when I took 
>> less Lyrica and added some Gabapentin then the pain was still down—most of 
>> the time—and I could tolerate a lot more coffee drinking.  Funny thing.
>> 
>> Lyrica just killed the burning and needles and voltages, just flattened it.  
>> Perfect is good enough, right?
>> 
>> Dg
>> 
>> Dalton Garis
>> Flushing, Queens
>> New York, USA
>> Mobile: 718-838-0437
>> 
>> From: Janet Dunn 
>> Date: Saturday, 16 January 2013 1:44 AM
>> To: 
>> Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations
>> Resent-From: 
>> Resent-Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:44:42 -0800
>> 
>> II was on Lyrica for many years - and it works great.   I cold turkey quit 
>> taking it in November.  Since then I have been getting by on Oxycontin, or 
>> Oxycodone, sometimes both.  However - when the burning pain and the numbness 
>> and whatnot gets too great, I will still take a dose or two of the Lyrica as 
>> it really does help.  I may eventually go back on it full time - depending 
>> on how the next few months pan out.  I prefer the Lyrica over gabapentin 
>> because I can take less of it with greater results. 
>> 
>> Oxy is getting very difficult if not impossible to get in my town.
>> 
>> Janet
>> 
>> On 15/02/2013 8:20 PM, heyjude48...@aol.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>  
>>> As you know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for my 
>>> first consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have to have a 
>>> psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good candidate.
>>>  
>>> I'm sure it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric 
>>> consultation before.  I need to know what to expect.  I don't know why but 
>>> I'm kind of nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this surgery 
>>> because if I don't then I will have to have my leg amputated.  There are no 
>>> other Dr.s who want to continue with oral medication.
>>>  
>>> I also have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken Lyrica 
>>> for pain, not depression?
>>>  
>>> I appreciate your answers and look forward to reading them,
>>>  
>>> Thanks, I love you,
>>> Jude, Michigan
> 

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Dalton Garis]

I'm ok with 300 Gabapentin and 150 Lyrica (Pregabelin)
2x/day with an additional dose of Lyrica for breakthrough pain. With the Prozac 
and Dilantin also added in 2x/day that brings my medication bill down to just 
$161.30/month. When I took just Lyrica and before I had substituted Gabapentin 
I was paying almost double that per month. 

Dg

Dalton Garis
New York, New York

On Feb 16, 2013, at 11:18 PM, Betty Clark  wrote:

> Hi Dalton,
> 
> I've always taken Gabapentin (or Neurontin) at two 300 mg capsules every six 
> hours with an additional 7.5 - 325 Hydrocodone-Acetaminaphine to calm nerves 
> and relieve pain. I have been tempted to request from my doctor trying 
> Lyrica, as I've been experiencing "break-through" pain and nerve reactions 
> around the last hour of my cycle, but am hesitant to try something different 
> and not have it work. I've also contemplated staggering my meds so I'm taking 
> one of them every 12-6-12-6 o'clock and the other every 9-3-9-3 o'clock. 
> 
> What dosage of Gabapentin and Lyrica have you taken, and what is the 
> difference in the amount of time they are effective?
> 
> Thanks,
> Betty
> 
> On 2/16/2013 9:53 AM, Dalton Garis wrote:
>> I found that Lyrica and Gabapentin do different things;
>> 
>> Gaba is better for calming nerves and allows me to drink more caffeine 
>> without blowing up.  But it is not as effective on pain as is Lyrica.  When 
>> I just took Lyrica no pain but couldn't drink much coffee; but when I took 
>> less Lyrica and added some Gabapentin then the pain was still down—most of 
>> the time—and I could tolerate a lot more coffee drinking.  Funny thing.
>> 
>> Lyrica just killed the burning and needles and voltages, just flattened it.  
>> Perfect is good enough, right?
>> 
>> Dg
>> 
>> Dalton Garis
>> Flushing, Queens
>> New York, USA
>> Mobile: 718-838-0437
>> 
>> From: Janet Dunn 
>> Date: Saturday, 16 January 2013 1:44 AM
>> To: 
>> Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations
>> Resent-From: 
>> Resent-Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:44:42 -0800
>> 
>> II was on Lyrica for many years - and it works great.   I cold turkey quit 
>> taking it in November.  Since then I have been getting by on Oxycontin, or 
>> Oxycodone, sometimes both.  However - when the burning pain and the numbness 
>> and whatnot gets too great, I will still take a dose or two of the Lyrica as 
>> it really does help.  I may eventually go back on it full time - depending 
>> on how the next few months pan out.  I prefer the Lyrica over gabapentin 
>> because I can take less of it with greater results. 
>> 
>> Oxy is getting very difficult if not impossible to get in my town.
>> 
>> Janet
>> 
>> On 15/02/2013 8:20 PM, heyjude48...@aol.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>  
>>> As you know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for my 
>>> first consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have to have a 
>>> psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good candidate.
>>>  
>>> I'm sure it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric 
>>> consultation before.  I need to know what to expect.  I don't know why but 
>>> I'm kind of nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this surgery 
>>> because if I don't then I will have to have my leg amputated.  There are no 
>>> other Dr.s who want to continue with oral medication.
>>>  
>>> I also have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken Lyrica 
>>> for pain, not depression?
>>>  
>>> I appreciate your answers and look forward to reading them,
>>>  
>>> Thanks, I love you,
>>> Jude, Michigan
> 

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Betty Clark]

Hi Dalton,

I've always taken Gabapentin (or Neurontin) at two 300 mg capsules every 
six hours with an additional 7.5 - 325 Hydrocodone-Acetaminaphine to 
calm nerves and relieve pain. I have been tempted to request from my 
doctor trying Lyrica, as I've been experiencing "break-through" pain and 
nerve reactions around the last hour of my cycle, but am hesitant to try 
something different and not have it work. I've also contemplated 
staggering my meds so I'm taking one of them every 12-6-12-6 o'clock and 
the other every 9-3-9-3 o'clock.


What dosage of Gabapentin and Lyrica have you taken, and what is the 
difference in the amount of time they are effective?


Thanks,
Betty

On 2/16/2013 9:53 AM, Dalton Garis wrote:

I found that Lyrica and Gabapentin do different things;

Gaba is better for calming nerves and allows me to drink more caffeine 
without blowing up.  But it is not as effective on pain as is Lyrica. 
 When I just took Lyrica no pain but couldn't drink much coffee; but 
when I took less Lyrica and added some Gabapentin then the pain was 
still down---most of the time---and I could tolerate a lot more coffee 
drinking.  Funny thing.


Lyrica just killed the burning and needles and voltages, just 
flattened it.  Perfect is good enough, right?


Dg

Dalton Garis
Flushing, Queens
New York, USA
Mobile: 718-838-0437

From: Janet Dunn mailto:j.d...@shaw.ca>>
Date: Saturday, 16 January 2013 1:44 AM
To: mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com>>
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations
Resent-From: mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com>>
Resent-Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:44:42 -0800

II was on Lyrica for many years - and it works great.   I cold turkey 
quit taking it in November.  Since then I have been getting by on 
Oxycontin, or Oxycodone, sometimes both.  However - when the burning 
pain and the numbness and whatnot gets too great, I will still take a 
dose or two of the Lyrica as it really does help.  I may eventually go 
back on it full time - depending on how the next few months pan out.  
I prefer the Lyrica over gabapentin because I can take less of it with 
greater results.


Oxy is getting very difficult if not impossible to get in my town.

Janet

On 15/02/2013 8:20 PM, heyjude48...@aol.com wrote:

AOL Email
*Hello Everyone,*
**
*As you know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for 
my first consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have 
to have a psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good 
candidate.*

**
*I'm sure it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric 
consultation before.  I need to know what to expect. I don't know why 
but I'm kind of nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this 
surgery because if I don't then I will have to have my leg amputated. 
There are no other Dr.s who want to continue with oral medication.*

**
*I also have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken 
Lyrica for pain, not depression?*

**
*I appreciate your answers and look forward to reading them,*
**
*Thanks, I love you,*
*Jude, **Michigan*

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Pat Voorheis]

I have been taking Lyrica for about four years for the burning/freezing pain, 
pins & needles and ice-pick stabbing pain. It takes the pin, needles, and 
stabbing away and makes the burning tolerable, but doesn't remove it. I take it 
every eight hours and know if I forgot it for some stupid reason.  I had been 
taken gabapentin, but it took too long to work and stopped before my next dose. 
 I was miserable most of the time.  I would panic if Lyrica wasn't available.   

Doctors are being scrutinized for the number of scrips they write for oxy meds. 
 Many of them are cutting back. They now have to record prescriptions in our 
computerized health records so they are concerned for their license. 

Patti V - Michigan 

On Feb 15, 2013, at 10:20 PM, heyjude48...@aol.com wrote:

> 
> Hello Everyone,
>  
> As you know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for my first 
> consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have to have a 
> psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good candidate.
>  
> I'm sure it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric consultation 
> before.  I need to know what to expect.  I don't know why but I'm kind of 
> nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this surgery because if I 
> don't then I will have to have my leg amputated.  There are no other Dr.s who 
> want to continue with oral medication.
>  
> I also have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken Lyrica 
> for pain, not depression?
>  
> I appreciate your answers and look forward to reading them,
>  
> Thanks, I love you,
> Jude, Michigan

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Dalton Garis]

I found that Lyrica and Gabapentin do different things;

Gaba is better for calming nerves and allows me to drink more caffeine
without blowing up.  But it is not as effective on pain as is Lyrica.  When
I just took Lyrica no pain but couldn't drink much coffee; but when I took
less Lyrica and added some Gabapentin then the pain was still down‹most of
the time‹and I could tolerate a lot more coffee drinking.  Funny thing.

Lyrica just killed the burning and needles and voltages, just flattened it.
Perfect is good enough, right?

Dg

Dalton Garis
Flushing, Queens
New York, USA
Mobile: 718-838-0437

From:  Janet Dunn 
Date:  Saturday, 16  January 2013 1:44 AM
To:  
Subject:  Re: [TMIC] Re:  Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations
Resent-From:  
Resent-Date:  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:44:42 -0800


 
II was on Lyrica for many years - and it works great.   I cold turkey quit
taking it in November.  Since then I have been getting by on Oxycontin, or
Oxycodone, sometimes both.  However - when the burning pain and the numbness
and whatnot gets too great, I will still take a dose or two of the Lyrica as
it really does help.  I may eventually go back on it full time - depending
on how the next few months pan out.  I prefer the Lyrica over gabapentin
because I can take less of it with greater results.
 
 Oxy is getting very difficult if not impossible to get in my town.
 
 Janet
 
 On 15/02/2013 8:20 PM, heyjude48...@aol.com wrote:
 
 
>  AOL Email
>
>Hello Everyone,
>   
>  As you know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for my first
> consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have to have a
> psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good candidate.
>   
>  I'm sure it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric consultation
> before.  I need to know what to expect.  I don't know why but I'm kind of
> nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this surgery because if I
> don't then I will have to have my leg amputated.  There are no other Dr.s who
> want to continue with oral medication.
>   
>  I also have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken Lyrica
> for pain, not depression?
>   
>  I appreciate your answers and look forward to reading them,
>   
>  Thanks, I love you,
>  Jude, Michigan
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Janet Dunn]

Title: AOL Email

  
  
II was on Lyrica for many years - and
  it works great.   I cold turkey quit taking it in November.  Since
  then I have been getting by on Oxycontin, or Oxycodone, sometimes
  both.  However - when the burning pain and the numbness and
  whatnot gets too great, I will still take a dose or two of the
  Lyrica as it really does help.  I may eventually go back on it
  full time - depending on how the next few months pan out.  I
  prefer the Lyrica over gabapentin because I can take less of it
  with greater results. 
  
  Oxy is getting very difficult if not impossible to get in my town.
  
  Janet
  
  On 15/02/2013 8:20 PM, heyjude48...@aol.com wrote:


  
  
  
  
  

  

  

  Hello Everyone,
   
  As you know I am
having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went
for my first consultation yesterday.  Before
they put in the pump I have to have a
psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to
be a good candidate.
   
  I'm sure it's been a
long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric
consultation before.  I need to know what to
expect.  I don't know why but I'm kind of
nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having
this surgery because if I don't then I will have
to have my leg amputated.  There are no other
Dr.s who want to continue with oral medication.
   
  I also have to go on
Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken
Lyrica for pain, not depression?
   
  I appreciate your
answers and look forward to reading them,
   
  Thanks, I love you,
  Jude, Michigan

  

  

  


  

<>

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Janice Nichols]

AOL EmailJudy, I had a psychiatric testing – filling out a 4-page form – before 
they put in my nerve implant.I think they want to be sure you are doing 
this for all the right reasons and not just to
get attention, etc. Anyway, don’t worry about it – you will do fine.   
Janice


From: heyjude48...@aol.com 
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 9:20 PM
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com 
Cc: heyj...@aol.com 
Subject: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

  Hello Everyone,

  As you know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for my 
first consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have to have a 
psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good candidate.

  I'm sure it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric 
consultation before.  I need to know what to expect.  I don't know why but I'm 
kind of nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this surgery because 
if I don't then I will have to have my leg amputated.  There are no other Dr.s 
who want to continue with oral medication.

  I also have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken 
Lyrica for pain, not depression?

  I appreciate your answers and look forward to reading them,

  Thanks, I love you,
  Jude, Michigan 

[TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Heyjude48458]

 
 
Hello  Everyone,
 
As you  know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for my 
first  consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have to have a  
psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good  candidate.
 
I'm sure  it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric 
consultation  before.  I need to know what to expect.  I don't know why but  
I'm kind 
of nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this  surgery because 
if I don't then I will have to have my leg  amputated.  There are no other 
Dr.s who want to continue with oral  medication.
 
I also  have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken Lyrica 
 for pain, not depression?
 
I  appreciate your answers and look forward to reading  them,
 
Thanks,  I love you,
Jude,  Michigan

[TMIC] Re: Lyrica

[Dalton Garis]

I am so happy, Jim;

Especially as you have your livelihood back again.  It gives us dignity and
spiritual satisfaction to be able to do something useful for others in life!
I just lost my job due to TM, so I am sort of starting over.

As to dosage, I am up to 375 mg 2x/day and am better for it, but I think
that is the limit for me.  I am 205 lbs and have intense burning pain, pins
and needles, voltage-the works!--without Lyrica, and have been this way
since first getting sick in early april 2010.  But I can walk most of the
time, thank the Lord!--so I am happy with things.

But I need to get new work!  It's ok, I write and am working on my second
book; and I will help my wie in her real estate business back in NYC.

Best of luck, Jim.  Keep in touch!

Dalton

Dalton H. Garis, Ph.D
Was--Associate Professor,
Commodity Price Behavior
The Petroleum Institute
P.O. Box 2533, Umm al Nar
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Office: +971-02-607-5070/5297
Mobile: +971-50-668-5760
New York: (718) 271-2738

From:  James Berg 
Date:  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:06:47 -1000
To:  Dalton Garis 
Cc:  transverse myelitis 
Subject:  Lyrica

Dalton--thank you so much for steering me to Lyrica.  after three weeks of
450 mg a day, I guess I reached my saturation point and rather than taking
it on a schedule, I take it when my legs start to jump again and it quiets
them in about 30 minutes.
 
I sharpen knives as a small business and I had stopped because of the leg
jumping.  Just can't have it when you have a blade on the wheel.  Now for
the first time in two years I am sharpening knives again.  Hope I can get
all the old customes back!
 
Anyway, thanks alot.
 
Jim

[TMIC] RE{ LYRICA

[HeyJude48506]

Title: AOL Email





  
  

  
  I don't know what to say at this point, 
  because my pain patches haven't been working that well and she thinks it 
  may be the change from Neurontin to Lyrica.
   
  At the same time, she is taking me off of the Fentanyl patch 
  and putting me on some other pain medication, a low dose of Morphine 
  sulfate.  Does anyone know anything about the new drug?  I am 
  afraid to go through withdrawl.
   
  Peace,
  Jude

[TMIC] Re: Lyrica and dry mouth

[ROGER C PRATT]

Lynn, about 5 of the meds that I'm taking have the 
side effect of dry mouth.  These are some of the tips my dentist 
recommended for dealing with dry mouth: 
 
Tips for Managing Dry Mouth
 
• If your dry mouth is caused by medicine, your 
physician might change your medicine or adjust the dose.• Visit your dentist 
regularly for prophylatic maintenance. Request fluoride treatments.• 
Maintain meticulous oral hygiene using SLS-free, fluoridated (Biotène 
Toothpaste)• Moisten your mouth with Oralbalance. May be 
used under dental prostheses. (Biotene mouthwash)• Chew sugarless, 
enzymatic moisturing gum, Biotène Dental Gum.• Avoid alcoholic, carbonated, 
citrus and caffeine-containing drinks.• Apply lip lubricants or balms as 
required.• Drink liquids with meals and use gravies, sauces, yogurt, broth, 
margarines, and mayonnaise to make food easier to swallow• puree foods or 
try soft foods like macaroni and cheese, stews, mashed potatoes, soup, scrambled 
eggs, cottage cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, yogurt and ice cream.• 
Avoid dry foods such as cookies, toast and crackers, or soften them with liquids 
before eating.• Carry a small water bottle so you can take frequent 
sips during the day.• Suck sugarless hard candies (avoiding those with 
citric acid).• Avoid overly salty foods.• Avoid chewable 
vitamin C and acidic, sugared lozenges.
Using the Biotene toothpaste and mouthwash have 
been extremely helpful, along with using the sugarless hard candies and carrying 
the small water bottle.
 
Roger from Kennewick, WA
 
- Original Message - 
From: "Lynn Pouliot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Neurontin Side effects & 
Neurontin Medications - Neurontin Online
> I Have been taking Lyrica for about 1 month.  I definately 
noticed that it > increased my dry mouth.  I already had dry mouth 
from the bladder meds that > I am taking, but now my mouth is like the 
sahara desert.  Sometimes it is so > dry I can't swallow and now my 
sinuses are dried out too.  I started out > taking 75mg twice a day 
and stopping my tegratol.  right away I noticed my > legs were not 
hurting anymore.  After a couple of weeks I started to get > 
terrrible numbness in my right leg, traveling up to my middle with that > 
tight banding, then freezing cold down my left side.  Now they have 
> increased the lyrica to 150mg twice a day.  still feeling woozy 
from the > increase in meds but it is starting to wear off.  The dry 
mouth is so bad I > am wondering if I should go off of the lyrica and 
back to good old tegratol. > Any suggestions?> > Lynn in 
RI> - Original Message - > From: "Mary W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: 
> Sent: 
Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:16 PM> Subject: [TMIC] Neurontin Side effects 
& Neurontin Medications - Neurontin > Online> > 
> > According to this website, eye problems can occur with> 
> neurontin...usually at the start of taking the medication and 
then> > gradually wearing off.> >> > Mary 
W   Grass Valley Ca> >> >> > 
> 
> 
> > > http://www.neurontinonline.com/neurontin_side_effects.html> > > > 

RE: [TMIC] RE: Lyrica

[Trudy Ogilvie]

Alan,
I have just gone on Medicare and am in the process of leaving Kaiser and
getting all new doctors. My new neurologist is wonderful in that he is
willing to work with me on different meds. I was getting very concerned
about the Neurontin and memory loss. I have been on it for four years. I am
taking 600 mg. 4x day. He wanted me to decrease the Neurontin and I also
decided to get off Paxil. So we tried Cymbalta. New med for depression. They
found out that it was not so great for depression but seemed to help many
with pain! Tried it for one month. Did not seem to help me and I didn't
really care for it. So when I see him next week I am going to try the
Lyrica. We talked about it, but thought we might give Cymbalta a try. (It's
also quite expensive and I understand going up in price in July).
So we can compare experiences with the Lyrica. 
Trudy 

-Original Message-
From: Alan Junghans [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 8:02 PM
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [TMIC] RE: Lyrica

Response from my Neuro:


We will send you some samples.

You will receive two bottles of Lyrica 75 mg capsules (total 60 capsules). 
You take one Lyrica 75 mg twice a day for 7 days (using up 14 capsules), 
then two capsules together twice a day.  Start cutting down your Neurontin 
by half when you start Lyrica two capsules twice a day.  Write me after 7 
more days to let me know how you are doing.

Eugene Lai, MD, PhD

This sounds logical to me.  At least he has an open mind to my suggestions 
when I want to try a new approach.  I will chronicle my expereience with 
this and share it with everyone as I go.

Alan

[TMIC] RE: Lyrica

[Alan Junghans]

Response from my Neuro:


We will send you some samples.

You will receive two bottles of Lyrica 75 mg capsules (total 60 capsules). 
You take one Lyrica 75 mg twice a day for 7 days (using up 14 capsules), 
then two capsules together twice a day.  Start cutting down your Neurontin 
by half when you start Lyrica two capsules twice a day.  Write me after 7 
more days to let me know how you are doing.


Eugene Lai, MD, PhD

This sounds logical to me.  At least he has an open mind to my suggestions 
when I want to try a new approach.  I will chronicle my expereience with 
this and share it with everyone as I go.


Alan

Re: [TMIC] Re: lyrica

[robthecfo]

I HAVE HAD TM FOR OVER 8 YEARS AND LYRICA HAS BEEN THE MOST EFFECTIVE DRUG I HAVE YET TO TAKE. IT WAS PRESCRIBED TO ME BY DR KERR IN OCTOBER AND THE RELIEF IT HAS GIVEN ME FROM THE TINGLING,NUMBNESS AND BANDING HAS BEEN VERY EFFECTIVE. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT ANY INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THIS DRUG. IN MY CASE I GET A 90 DAY SUPPLY FOR $5. I HOPE THE INSURANCE COMPANIES DO THE RIGHT THING AND ALLOW ALL PEOPLE THIS DRUG WOULD HELP TO BE ABLE TO GET IT AND AFFORD IT.
 
ROB IN NEW JERSEY  -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: TMIC-list@eskimo.comSent: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 04:42:34 +Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: lyrica



Hi Marie,
My name is Linda and I was on Lyrica for a month. My doctor gave me a month supply to try. I slowly titered up on it, and I could not believe the difference. Almost all of my burning, pain, tingling, freezing, hot pain all at one time - it was all gone. When the doctor wrote the prescription for me, my insurance company would not pay for it (Regence Blue Shield)
 
So I have been off of it for about 3 months now, and I can tell you I have all of the above back again. Burning etc that is almost unbearable, even though I take neurontin - it just barely takes the edge off.  I did NOT have any side effects taking the Lyrica. It was great!  I hope you try it - start slowly so your body has a chance to adjust to it. Then your doctor will wean you off the neurontin.  Good luck - let us know how you do.
 
Linda in Bothell, WA
 
-- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

In a message dated 1/11/2006 8:59:59 AM Central Standard Time, Dee RERE writes:

HI JUDE,
 
MY NAME IS MARIE I HAVE HAD TM FOR 7 YEARS I HAVE FROM C7.  HAVE BEEN ON 
NEUROTIN 600MI 3 TIMES A DAY AND  CYMBALTA 2 TIMES A DAY.  I WOULD LIKE TO TRY LYRICA. PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT THE SIDE AFFECT.  I HAVE ALOT OF PAIN IN MY HANDS AND ARMS.  I HAVE NO FEELINGS IN MY LEGS. I READ MANY OF YOUR LETTER TRHEY HELP ME TO KNOW I AM NOT ALONE.
 
MARIE FROM CT.
 
Hi Marie,
 
How nice to hear from you, although not under these circumstances.  You have had Tm lots longer than I have.  I ought to be asking questions of you instead of the other way around.  I know so little.
 
I'm sorry that at this time I cannot answer your questions regarding Lyrica.  I was just beginning the protocol for getting off  of Neurontin and onto Lyrica when I broke both of my legs.  Because of all of the additional medications I am on to help the pain in my legs and to try to build them up with calcium and vitamins, my doctor decided it would be too much to try to get on Lyrica at this time.  I will try it again once the casts are off my legs and I can get around a little bit better.  I have enough to deal with right now.
 
I haven't even done any research into Lyrica although I believe it is Linda who is taking it and having good luck.  
 
I can't wait to try Lyrica.  I am in quite a lot of pain all of the time, like so many of us, and have heard such good things about it.  Someone reported that their pain was completely gone.  I hope that we are all so lucky!
 
Thanks for sharing email, Marie.  It's nice to hear from new people.  I hate the reason that we with TM have gotten to know one another, but I do enjoy making new friends.  
 
Please keep in touch with me and the rest of the "List".  Good luck with Lyrica...let me know how you do.
 
Peace,
Jude

Re: [TMIC] Re: lyrica

[cherpent]

Hi Marie,
My name is Linda and I was on Lyrica for a month. My doctor gave me a month supply to try. I slowly titered up on it, and I could not believe the difference. Almost all of my burning, pain, tingling, freezing, hot pain all at one time - it was all gone. When the doctor wrote the prescription for me, my insurance company would not pay for it (Regence Blue Shield)
 
So I have been off of it for about 3 months now, and I can tell you I have all of the above back again. Burning etc that is almost unbearable, even though I take neurontin - it just barely takes the edge off.  I did NOT have any side effects taking the Lyrica. It was great!  I hope you try it - start slowly so your body has a chance to adjust to it. Then your doctor will wean you off the neurontin.  Good luck - let us know how you do.
 
Linda in Bothell, WA
 
-- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 


In a message dated 1/11/2006 8:59:59 AM Central Standard Time, Dee RERE writes:

HI JUDE,
 
MY NAME IS MARIE I HAVE HAD TM FOR 7 YEARS I HAVE FROM C7.  HAVE BEEN ON 
NEUROTIN 600MI 3 TIMES A DAY AND  CYMBALTA 2 TIMES A DAY.  I WOULD LIKE TO TRY LYRICA. PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT THE SIDE AFFECT.  I HAVE ALOT OF PAIN IN MY HANDS AND ARMS.  I HAVE NO FEELINGS IN MY LEGS. I READ MANY OF YOUR LETTER TRHEY HELP ME TO KNOW I AM NOT ALONE.
 
MARIE FROM CT.
 
Hi Marie,
 
How nice to hear from you, although not under these circumstances.  You have had Tm lots longer than I have.  I ought to be asking questions of you instead of the other way around.  I know so little.
 
I'm sorry that at this time I cannot answer your questions regarding Lyrica.  I was just beginning the protocol for getting off  of Neurontin and onto Lyrica when I broke both of my legs.  Because of all of the additional medications I am on to help the pain in my legs and to try to build them up with calcium and vitamins, my doctor decided it would be too much to try to get on Lyrica at this time.  I will try it again once the casts are off my legs and I can get around a little bit better.  I have enough to deal with right now.
 
I haven't even done any research into Lyrica although I believe it is Linda who is taking it and having good luck.  
 
I can't wait to try Lyrica.  I am in quite a lot of pain all of the time, like so many of us, and have heard such good things about it.  Someone reported that their pain was completely gone.  I hope that we are all so lucky!
 
Thanks for sharing email, Marie.  It's nice to hear from new people.  I hate the reason that we with TM have gotten to know one another, but I do enjoy making new friends.  
 
Please keep in touch with me and the rest of the "List".  Good luck with Lyrica...let me know how you do.
 
Peace,
Jude

[TMIC] Re: lyrica

[HeyJude48506]

In a message dated 1/11/2006 8:59:59 AM Central Standard Time, Dee RERE 
writes:

  HI JUDE,
   
  MY NAME IS MARIE I HAVE HAD TM FOR 7 YEARS I HAVE FROM C7.  HAVE 
  BEEN ON 
  NEUROTIN 600MI 3 TIMES A DAY AND  CYMBALTA 2 TIMES A DAY.  I 
  WOULD LIKE TO TRY LYRICA. PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT THE SIDE AFFECT.  I HAVE 
  ALOT OF PAIN IN MY HANDS AND ARMS.  I HAVE NO FEELINGS IN MY LEGS. I READ 
  MANY OF YOUR LETTER TRHEY HELP ME TO KNOW I AM NOT ALONE.
   
  MARIE FROM CT.

Hi Marie,
 
How nice to hear from you, although not under these 
circumstances.  You have had Tm lots longer than I have.  I ought to 
be asking questions of you instead of the other way around.  I know so 
little.
 
I'm sorry that at this time I cannot answer your questions 
regarding Lyrica.  I was just beginning the protocol for getting off  
of Neurontin and onto Lyrica when I broke both of my legs.  Because of all 
of the additional medications I am on to help the pain in my legs and to try to 
build them up with calcium and vitamins, my doctor decided it would be too much 
to try to get on Lyrica at this time.  I will try it again once the casts 
are off my legs and I can get around a little bit better.  I have enough to 
deal with right now.
 
I haven't even done any research into Lyrica although I 
believe it is Linda who is taking it and having good luck.  
 
I can't wait to try Lyrica.  I am in quite a lot of pain 
all of the time, like so many of us, and have heard such good things about 
it.  Someone reported that their pain was completely gone.  I hope 
that we are all so lucky!
 
Thanks for sharing email, Marie.  It's nice to hear from 
new people.  I hate the reason that we with TM have gotten to know one 
another, but I do enjoy making new friends.  
 
Please keep in touch with me and the rest of the "List".  
Good luck with Lyrica...let me know how you do.
 
Peace,
Jude

[TMIC] TMIC Re Lyrica

[cherpent]

Hi Frank,
 
Well I think you covered all the bases.  I don't understand anything about these weird sensations we have with TM, but I really don't understand the hot/cold thing. That just throws me.
 
My neuro is still going back and forth with my insurance company about the Lyrica. We'll see who wins. I truly had no burning pain while on the sample he gave me for a month.  Have it all back of course and loving every moment of it.
 
Take care Frank
 
Linda in mild Bothell, WA

Re: [TMIC] TMIC Re Lyrica

[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

>> Like millions of pins and needles on top of my skin.  And Neurontin only 
>> just barely takes the edge off the pain.

Linda,

For me it starts with the numbness, more numb than can be imagined; Then the 
paresthesias ( pins and needles) on top; and then sharp cutting pain like 
shards of glass piercing my flesh.  Feeling that the muscles are being pulled 
from my bones.

Along with the rest is the exquisite sensitivity to hot and cold, and unable to 
keep my hands, feet, arms, legs, left body at temperature- first too cold then 
too hot.

Then there is the allodynia where even the sheets- let alone the pleasure of 
holding hands or petting my dog- causes increasing pain, building and building 
till I'm driven insane by the pain.

Cannabinioids work well to keep it all to a minimum, but even then there is 
still unrelenting discomfort.

Good Luck

F

Re: [TMIC] TMIC Re Lyrica

[mmsnovotny]

Linda, 
You described it very well.  In explaining the tingling/burning, I tell people to sit on their hands and feet for an hour and then try to get up and walk on glass that is on blacktop on a 95 degree summer day.  That would be about right.
Margie in Naperville, IL


On Sat, 12 Nov 2005 21:27:44 +, cherpent wrote
> Hi Mary 
Eden,

>  

> Ok - how do I describe the "burning" - it is neuropathic burning, so it 
is not something "hot" - my skin can actually feel cold, my legs particularly, 
but the outside skin burns like it's on fire and is constant and very painful. 
Like millions of pins and needles on top of my skin.  And Neurontin only 
just barely takes the edge off the pain.  I don't know how else to explain 
it - maybe someone else can jump in here and explain it 
better.

>  

> 
Hugs

> Linda in windy Bothell, 
WA



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[TMIC] TMIC Re Lyrica

[cherpent]

Hi Mary Eden,
 
Ok - how do I describe the "burning" - it is neuropathic burning, so it is not something "hot" - my skin can actually feel cold, my legs particularly, but the outside skin burns like it's on fire and is constant and very painful. Like millions of pins and needles on top of my skin.  And Neurontin only just barely takes the edge off the pain.  I don't know how else to explain it - maybe someone else can jump in here and explain it better.
 
Hugs
Linda in windy Bothell, WA

[TMIC] Re LYRICA

[cherpent]

Hi Lynn - please do not be afraid to try Lyrica. Just make sure your doctor has you start slowly, gradually increasing dosage to the full amount he wants you to take.
 
I think it is definitely superior to neurontin as far as effectiveness in relieving the constant burning. The doctors told me they have had great reports back from other patients taking it too. (I have had NO side effects)
 
Hope you give it a try - let us know how it goes
 
Linda in Bothell, WA