Denise, I went off of the Lyrica about a month ago. I just couldn't tolerate it and it was messing with the vision.......blurry and unable to focus. Now he's got me on a low dose of Gabitril, which is normally used for seizures so he's prescribing off label. He had said that if I can tolerate this med, he'll up the dosage at my next visit. I can't tell any difference in how I feel but one of the side effects of this medication, which is to treat seizures, IS seizures, so I'm being very cautious. I'm just so darn tired of hurting all the time. Taking all of this medication just doesn't seem worth it. -- Piggy's Pad

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Date Posted: 6:49:48 am, Thu, 02/28/08
Author: Sandy
Subject: Denise, I went off of the Lyrica about a month ago. I just couldn't tolerate it and it was messing with the vision.......blurry and unable to focus. Now he's got me on a low dose of Gabitril, which is normally used for seizures so he's prescribing off label. He had said that if I can tolerate this med, he'll up the dosage at my next visit. I can't tell any difference in how I feel but one of the side effects of this medication, which is to treat seizures, IS seizures, so I'm being very cautious. I'm just so darn tired of hurting all the time. Taking all of this medication just doesn't seem worth it.
In reply to: Denise 's message, "Doc started me on Lyrica to try for 2 weeks. I'd not heard it used for this but most drugs that come out end up being used for way more than they were developed for. Sandy, you still using this? Had a headache by the time I saw the doc and it's still here! This is getting as old as this cruddy weather! Hope your bp is good Kate. I've been on emds for years, was able to go to half the dose I took for a long time and bp is averages 117/ 70. You DID get snow! More than us. We are packed down and icy again though and yesterday more blowing. Feb. is almost over, hope it takes this crud with it!" on 11:18:47 am, Wed, 02/27/08

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As for healing, nope, not yet. My wrist still aches constantly so I wear the brace unless I'm in water, such as doing dishes or whatever. And I've only got one small area on my foot that's still black and blue but boy, that still hurts a lot. Played pool Tuesday night and was in agony, trying to limp around the table. And it's hard to make a "bridge" when you're shooting if your wrist aches and you can't move it certain ways. (and yes, I did lose my match!) Had a bad night last night and woke up tired and nauseous but I've got a dental appt. this afternoon. Saw my GYN on Monday and got an all-clear from him. But it's been a darn long week. (NT) -- Sandy, 6:54:08 am, Thu, 02/28/08

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