Hi All, since my recent diagnosis in April(after 5 years) I have been prescribed pregabalin (lyrica). As of yet it doesnt seem to make a difference in my pain levels,and the Dr just keeps upping the dose. Since i have started I am forever tired, Up at 8am and nap by dinner time ...which usually lasts 2 hours or more. Some days its even worse... I cant keep functioning like this...any ideas ..is it the meds??
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So sorry to hear the lyrica isnt helping and you are fatigued all the time.Fatigue is a symtom of fibro just so you know.I would consult your dr about the lyrica not working and possibly going for an alternative to lyrica. sending your postive vibes and gentle hugs your way
Hello Angela
I totally agree with what Mandy has said. Sometimes after you have received a diagnosis after so long you think, yay can get sorted now. Sadly with Fibro, this is often not the case. If you feel the meds aren't helping you need to go back to Doc.Getting a Doc you trust is important, so it might like to find another if this is not the case.
Having said that, my life is.. don't get up at 8am, that is very difficult for me. Having a nap during the day is essential. I pace myself, and work around this. I don't take any meds for pain, so I know that this is just down to the Fibro.
It could be down to meds, but this is a typical Fibro symptom. Wish you well
Take care, Anne
It is the Med & it will take awhile for your body to acclimate the dosage. See if there is a lower dose you can try, or if you can split the pill & take it throughout the day. M
Thanks all for your insight…I am really struggling with the fatigue. …I can put up with most of the pain…but this is terrible
I've had the exact same problem, except I don't take lyrica. If your doctor's only solution for your problems is to increase the dose of your medication, it sounds like they aren't listening to you very much. There are many different ways to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and it sounds like you should be looking into those.
Hi. I am on Paxil and was having similiar problems. My doctor had me split my dosage. I take 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 at night. That did seem to help. I have had spells like this where I am completely wiped out. It sometimes lasts about a week and then I start to perk up a bit. I hope that it all works out for you. It’s deff a fibro symptom. I find that it comes and goes. I wish you well.