This drug is a life saver.I have fibromyalgia and my regular pain meds. weren't working so my doctor told me to try this. The relief was overwhelming. I could actually walk without hunching over with pain. As well as stand up straight. I felt like a new woman after taking this and the best thing was it didn't take weeks it literally only took an hour. I would and have recommended Lyrica to anyone that has chronic pain. It has really helped me regain my mobility and at least a normal physical pace. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Published: October 22, 2007 ::

I have suffered from pain, restless leg, and trouble sleeping for many years. I started taking Lyrica and the very first night I had over 8 hours of undisturbed sleep and near zero pain. Published: October 21, 2007 ::

Wonderful relief for Fibromyalgia. It works fast and have had no side effects from it. The secret to not hurting with Fibro is getting into the 3rd and 4th stages of sleep. If your body is in pain while you sleep you will not reach 3 & 4 sleep levels in which your muscles relax .Without them relaxing you will hurt every day you do not let them sleep. I promise you this works.I have had Fibro for 7 years from a horse accident and lst you have to rest at night and let your muscles go OFF DUTY and you will feel like a new person in a few days.I NEVER go to bed without a sleep aide. I am on Ambien and my muscles say thank you every day I can play in my flowers and yard and spend time living instead of sitting in a chair while my muscles die from not using them. I go to the gym and walk and ride a bike slowly not to hurt my muscles.Remember to keep your muscles warm and not get chilled. I use to use a heating blanket at night and it helped me so much. Get rest and try to use your muscles everyday so you do not lose them.I take 50mg of Lyricia and 100mg at night.I feel so good like I never had Fibromyalgia. Praise the Lord!!! Published: December 13, 2007 ::

Used to treat my FMS pain. Started working over night with improved satisfaction with continued use. I am on week 8 of treatment. This has been the best thing that has happened since I was diagnoised (7 years). It was amazing to wake up and not feel that morning stiffness and muscle pain. I have been on disability for 5 years and have not worked. If I continue to feel this great I will be seeking employment again and hopefully be able to start living my life again. I had tried so many different medications in the past and nothing worked for me. I was on pain meds including oxycontin for 5 years. I am also sleeping better and the only side effects for me has been some increase in appetite so I am worried about weight gain. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with this medication. My doctor has been providing samples for me. My insurance will not pay for this. This is going to be a big problem for me. Neurontin is suppose to work the same for some, but has more side effects. Probably will not work for me and will mess up everything for me. Time will tell. For now I cannot say enough good things about Lyrica! Published: November 17, 2007 ::

Lyrica is HORRIBLE! I gained more than 50 pounds - and I have never had a weight problem. In November 2007, I weighed 105. One month later, I weighed 156. I'm only 5'3! I experienced every side effect, including pinkeye in BOTH eyes. I was puffy & swollen up like the Michelin Man. None of my clothes fit. I stopped taking Lyrica in January '08, but still haven't lost all the weight. Still can't wear my regular clothes. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia/CFS in 2003 (but have suffered since 1995). Never before have I taken any medication that made me feel zoned out and zombie-like like Lyrica did. I staggered around, stumbled, bumped into things, even fell. Lyrica causes severe cognitive impairment; I couldn't concentrate or remember anything. It rendered me pretty much useless. I was a big piece of meat laying around all the time. If your doctor suggests Lyrica - BEWARE! If you do not want to gain weight and you depend on your memory and ability to concentrate... know what you are getting into. I thought Lyrica was going to be a miracle drug for my Fibromyalgia. It turned out to be a curse that I am still suffering from. Worst experience I've ever had with a medication. It should not be prescribed for Fibromyalgia. I don't see how people who have jobs take this stuff. It's worse than Neurontin when it comes to cognitive/mental impairment. It was like Fibro Fog x 1000. Don't take Lyrica! Published: April 15, 2008 ::

Hi....I have been on Lyrica 200mg 3xday for 3 months now....at first, I experienced all the same side effects I am reading about in further posts here....bllurry vision, WEIGHT GAIN - Uggghhh!....confusion, appearing drunk, severe confusion, memory loss, etc. BUT.....the reason I made this post is to share that now, in the end of my 3rd month of treatment, almost ALL has gone away, including the WEIGHT is coming OFF ! I knew from past experience with other medications that side effects come-n-go...when I first started Lyrica, I was freaked out at how many hit me at once, and was especially upset about the weight gain as "almost overnight" nothing fit me anymore, and it all centered in the belly, looking like I was pregnant. All the effects were grossly disturbing to me, but the pain relief was so outstanding that I had to keep reminding myself that "this too shall pass" and now it is starting to. I know that is very hard to do when so many side effects are hitting you at once, which seems to be what a lot of you are experiencing, but if you can hang in there I assure you they will subside. When my weight packed on, I immediately went on an 800-calorie diet (not healthy, but I was desperate) and because my pain was taken care of, I exercised and swam like crazy. Not ONE pound came off after a month of this, which made me ultra-frustrated and wanting to quit Lyrica "right now". But I made myself remember how I could never have even gotten into a pool, let alone swim, in the last 10 years and this has allowed me to jump around like a monkey if I want to! So I made myself BIG signs that I posted around my house that said "Remember your pain" and that helped me to focus on the good Lyrica was doing. Now, going into my 4th month, life is great and with going back to a normal diet (but I still exercise gently), I feel wonderful. Hang in there...I hope this gives you encouragement that inside the dark "side effect" cloud, the silver lining will soon come thru! Published: June 17, 2008 ::