Hi Patti,
Thanks for replying, it doesn’t matter that it took you a while, I don’t get on this forum as often as I would like to either. I hope things worked out well for you at your doctor’s appointment last Friday. I have found lyrica to be very helpful, and as long as I don’t run out of refills prematurely, I think I tolerate it pretty well.
Have you followed the postings about a newer drug, low dose naltrexone (ldn)? For me, it works even better than either lyrica or cbd oil/capsules! Check out the recent thread about it! I am very excited about it, and I have noticed no side effects. I really recommend mentioning this med to your doctor on your next visit. I understand it doesn’t work well for everyone, but for me it , along with cbd and lyrica (and tylenol), has made a major dent on my pain and has helped a lot with my sleep. Subsequently (eventually), I have noticed an modest increase in my energy level as well.
I still take the other two, lyrica and cbd though! After a while, I might consider going down on the lyrica a notch or two, but for now, I feel so much better, I wouldn’t want to risk it.
I hope you are feeling better by now, being back on the lyrica. You know, it is safe to combine meds such as lyrica and tylenol, like Azurelle mentioned. Tylenol has helped me a great deal for temporary relief of pain. I still take the tylenol for “break through” pain 3 or 4 x a day, since if I don’t take it, I know it! I don’t mind having to use a “cocktail” of medications to get through my day. Especially if I can get away with not having to use opiates. Tylenol is so innocuous, I really recommend it, especially in the morning before getting out of bed and at night, to help me get to sleep.
Good luck with everything! You shouldn’t have to be in so much pain. I hope you will let us know how you’re doing now that you’re back on the Lyrica.
Jean