I had issues with Lyrica when I was first started .. To high a does made me cranky, and I was bloated with water retention. I also felt like a salt lick lol --well all I tasted was salt . So doc had me back down and increase small amounts .
Over all after that I am glad I stuck with it .

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Welcome to this group where we understand and support each other.

I've never taken Lyrica, so I can't comment on it's side effects.

You little boy is so normal. Pushing boundaries is part of the age.

Hugs, Jean

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Thank you. I also think it's unfair and unethical. Now I have stroke level high blood pressure, anxiety and the fear of more epileptic seizures since weaning off everything 18 months ago. I can't drive, socialize, cook. Basically no life other than watching TV. But my Drs are pleased that they're abiding with the new med guidelines and won't lose their licenses.

It's gotten crazy because of the Opiod Crisis. A crisis NOT brought about by pain patients. I think there's going to be another crisis involving the deaths of patients whose pain can no longer be controlled.

Sorry to go off a negative rank. I appreciate your comments. I'm truly thankful for this site and all the wonderful people like you I've met. For the first time I feel like I'm being understood.

Warm Hugs,
Cecilia

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Since we are all made up of chemicals, I think that when something is off, chemicals (meds) need to be added to balance us. It's finding the right meds that can be so frustrating.

It took years and years to come up with the meds to control my seizures. After 22 years, THEY decided I had to change to the New meds and wean off the old ones because they were no longer Approved to be taken with pain meds. WTF???... Please pardon my French.

I was very hostile and aggressive when I tried Lyrica. It also made me suicidal right away. I almost couldn't control my behavior and I had to discontinue it.