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How does Lyrica work and Gabapentin doesn't. I am 61 yrs. young and have had diabetes since 33 yrs. old. My |
I was to a neurologist who put me on 12 200 mg. capsules of gabapentin a day. I feel this drug is good for nothing. If I change over my Dr. says there are a lot of side effects. I have been waking up in pain every AM and wish my life was over. I am on antidepressants but the pain goes with me wherever I go and thats not many places now as I cannot keep my balance, stand for more than 2 minutes without leaning on something. My husband and I are in a seniors apt. building and struggle everyday finacially and physically. He needs a hip replacement, has a hernia and a bad knee. We someone survive, but that is what we are doing surviving, not living or enjoying these golden years people told me about. If I do go on the drug Lyrica I guess I will have to fight to have it covered as I did that with the Gabapentin. I am running out of fight and smiles now. Can anyone tell me the address of fpizer corporation. I guess they would be the best to speak to as this is my only option. You need to contact the senior center nearest you to see what help they offer and also contact your counties eldercare person for Health and Human services. There is help avaiable but only if you ask for it. http://www.pfizer.com/pfizer/main.jsp... I think you should switch to Lyrica!! It will replace Gabapantin, and I'm surprised at your doctor telling you it will have alot of side effects....or does the doctor just mean that the switching will give you side effects. You have to remember that doctors are just people with a bit more training than us regular folks, BUT not all doctors know the same thing. Lyrica has far less side effects than Gabapantin. Is your Gabapantin for neuropathy ... pain?? If so, Lyrica will definitely help because it targets nerve pain, like the pain associated with diabetes. Go ahead and fight for it if you have to ... you shouldn't, but this is YOUR life, and you don't sound happy at all right now with the way things are going. HANG IN THERE, and you'll get better ... at least the pain will stop with Lyrica. My dad has diabetes and he switched from Gab to Lyrica this year and is so relieved now! He said he gets a little dizzy, but that's all, and he's about 66. My daughter has taken Lyrica for horrible ankle and foot pain and she says it has worked for her. Good Luck! You be in charge of what you put into your body, not the doctor. All he needs is a day in your shoes to see that Gab isn't doing the job!! Oh, tell him you'd like some samples of Lyrica, too, to try. (At least they'll be free, although you won't know what dosage you should take ... he can help with that, though.) By the way, if you could get ahold of the drug company itself, they'd be more than happy to give you samples, but I don't have an address. Best Wishes!!! try this: http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/... |
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