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Posted by kpoindexter (Member # 17910) on :

Has anyone taken lyrica to help controlt he neuropathy symptoms of lyme disease?

If so what was your experience as far as to whether it controlled the symptms or not?

Also what were your side effects if any?

Thanks

Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :

i haven't personally, but I suggest you do s search on this forum. The question has been asked so many times. [Smile]

There are many answers in those threads.

Posted by lymeHerx001 (Member # 6215) on :

Do a search, it helps some.

I take it but it makes me depressed the next morning.

Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :

Lyrica helped with my nerve pain. it didn't take it away, but removed enough of it to make it bearable. I could never take more than one pill because otherwise it made me feel very drubk and spacey. I would always take it at night and it helpe me sleep but would make me groggy during the day.

Posted by kpoindexter (Member # 17910) on :

Thanks- I've been taking two (75mg each) and feel drunk/tired all the time. Maybe I'll go back to one and see if it still helps

Posted by paulieinct (Member # 17514) on :

I was on it for a few months to treat burning pain in feet. It may have taken the edge off, but it makes you eat like a pig. No lie. I would have gained 50 lbs if I stayed on it.