[ 24. November 2005, 06:03 PM: Message edited by: Lymetoo ]
Posted by lymesux (Member # 6248) on :
I have - and it helps nerve pain but unfortunately it makes gastoparesis worse (what doesn't!), so I couldn't continue it.
My llmd, gp and osteopath recommend it highly for nerve pain.
good luck.
Posted by Nal (Member # 6801) on :
quote:Originally posted by lymesux: I have - and it helps nerve pain but unfortunately it makes gastoparesis worse (what doesn't!), so I couldn't continue it.
My llmd, gp and osteopath recommend it highly for nerve pain.
good luck.
What is gastoparesis?
Nancy
Posted by Nal (Member # 6801) on :
anyone else? Im scared to try it to tell the truth.
Nancy
Posted by beccaman (Member # 1558) on :
gastroparesis is the stomach's ability to empty itself. the stomach contracts about 3 times a minute so it completely empties between 90 and 120 minutes after eating.
Posted by lymesux (Member # 6248) on :
Thanks beccaman - basically - what the doc says for me is like all other organs lyme affects the stomach and it paralyzes part of it. So nothing gets absorbed.
beccaman I liked your description.
Nal, sorry I couldn't help more.
Posted by Areneli (Member # 6740) on :
It is an antiepieleptic drug. It actually may work and is worth a try.
Posted by shazdancer (Member # 1436) on :
Hi, Nal,
I just spoke to my mom, who has had Lyme since the mid-1970's, only diagnosed a couple of years ago (she didn't believe me). She has had peripheral neuropathy in her feet for years and years. She tried meds, injections, surgery -- nothing helped.
She is now on Lyrica, and doing great! I can hear the relief in her voice. Lyrica is a new narcotic, a controlled substance, but my mom is able to do well with a low dose so far. If you are in severe nerve pain, you may want to consider it, so you will have some quality of life while being treated for Lyme.