sadly this very thing is why i am now tapering off of Lyrica. it worked great for the pain for a long time but between the weight gain (or difficulty losing weight) and the fatigue all the time, i just can't handle it anymore. i've been on it for years. would consider using it as an occasional sleep aid or even going back on a low dose after i've taken a vacation from it for a while, but it waas losing its effectiveness yet still making me fall asleep during the day, so i'm saying goodbye to it. i also take a prescription NSAID and tramadol (in my case the new drug Ryzolt)
Hi there, and Welcome! I have gained a little weight, 40 lbs over the last 2 years, but it has been SO worth it to me! I used to be EXTREMELY thin so am enjoying having curves, but DAMN it hurt to have to give away so many of my cute skinny clothes!
I think the hardest thing for me to deal with is the Fibro-fog. Lyrica helps so much with the pain, and the amatriptyline has helped tons with my sleep, but the forgetfulness just kills me.
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anyhow nice to meet you :)
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I have the damndest time explaining how I can sleep all night, sleep late, take a nap and still be ready for bed at bedtime.
I love your user name!
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aww thanks very much :)
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I think the hardest thing for me to deal with is the Fibro-fog. Lyrica helps so much with the pain, and the amatriptyline has helped tons with my sleep, but the forgetfulness just kills me.
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I've gained about the same 40 lbs, but I was already around 180 when I started. I'm heavier than my hubby now.
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