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Posted by FA!TH on November 1, 2007, at 18:27:32
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica? » Marty, posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 17:54:26
We all need to keep laughing and I personally appreciate it :) Right, so my question to you Lyrica fans, King of Nothing and Marty...what have you been diagnosed with, if I may be so bold; what are you both taking with the Lyrica? Thanks!!
Never give up people!!
~FA!TH :)
Posted by johnj on November 1, 2007, at 18:41:58
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica? » Marty, posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 17:54:26
Drunk or euphoric would be a welcome reprieve from the long, long nights of just laying there wanting to sleep but the mind just keeps going.
I have even contemplated alcohol and that scares me as I am not a drinker but I understand how one does want to self medicate.
Since I metabolize slow I wonder if I would need less of a dose to get what you have achieved?
thank you
johnj
Posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 18:52:12
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica?, posted by FA!TH on November 1, 2007, at 18:27:32
> We all need to keep laughing and I personally appreciate it :) Right, so my question to you Lyrica fans, King of Nothing and Marty...what have you been diagnosed with, if I may be so bold; what are you both taking with the Lyrica? Thanks!!
>
> Never give up people!!
>
> ~FA!TH :)TR Atypical depression, OCD, and GAD. The Lyrica helps with the depression and anxiety. I have the type of OCD without compulsions and it has been pretty mild the last couple of years. But i do occasionally obssess about seeing Marty running naked on a beach..LOL ;)
-King of Squat
Posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 19:02:29
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica?, posted by FA!TH on November 1, 2007, at 18:27:32
> We all need to keep laughing and I personally appreciate it :) Right, so my question to you Lyrica fans, King of Nothing and Marty...what have you been diagnosed with, if I may be so bold; what are you both taking with the Lyrica? Thanks!!
>
> Never give up people!!
>
> ~FA!TH :)oops...i forgot to mention i also take remeron, effexor and Klonopin.
Posted by Marty on November 1, 2007, at 19:05:41
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica? » Marty, posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 17:54:26
> I doubt a pdoc will let you titrate as fast as Marty recommended, however a fast titrate is okay with Lyrica...
-- LOL. While I agree most pdoc wouldn't want to grill their patient with an initial too much high dose of Lyrica, let me remind you that mind let me the freedom to start it at 600mg BID... actually my first dose of this second trial was 900mg (with a little 300mg upgrade a couple hours later) ... what can I say.. WOW? I wouldn't recommand that too anyone, but it was awesome.
Marty
Posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 19:09:48
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica? » King of Nothing, posted by Marty on November 1, 2007, at 19:05:41
> > I doubt a pdoc will let you titrate as fast as Marty recommended, however a fast titrate is okay with Lyrica...
>
> -- LOL. While I agree most pdoc wouldn't want to grill their patient with an initial too much high dose of Lyrica, let me remind you that mind let me the freedom to start it at 600mg BID... actually my first dose of this second trial was 900mg (with a little 300mg upgrade a couple hours later) ... what can I say.. WOW? I wouldn't recommand that too anyone, but it was awesome.
>
> MartyWas that the night you thought you saw Elvis Presly, Marty?!! LOL
-King Dong
Posted by Marty on November 1, 2007, at 19:11:58
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica?, posted by FA!TH on November 1, 2007, at 18:27:32
> We all need to keep laughing and I personally appreciate it :) Right, so my question to you Lyrica fans, King of Nothing and Marty...what have you been diagnosed with, if I may be so bold; what are you both taking with the Lyrica?
Possible bipolar 2 (since that pseudo-diagnostic they told me alot.. It's less and less likely)
Generalized Social Phobia which can't be diagnosed because it doesn't fit well the DSM IV criterion.
Generalized Anxiety most of the time.
and you ?
Marty
Posted by Marty on November 1, 2007, at 19:16:01
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica? » FA!TH, posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 18:52:12
> But i do occasionally obssess about seeing Marty running naked on a beach..LOL ;)
-- AH! Anna told me you would say that, Kind of PervThought.
:)Marty
Posted by Marty on November 1, 2007, at 19:18:45
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica?, posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 19:09:48
> Was that the night you thought you saw Elvis Presly, Marty?!! LOL
> -King Dong-- No, actually this is the night my girlfriend thought I was Elvis. Pretty silly if you ask me since I WAS ELVIS.
.. (she was on 900mg Lyrica btw, no joke)
/\/\arty
Posted by FA!TH on November 1, 2007, at 19:36:06
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica? » FA!TH, posted by Marty on November 1, 2007, at 19:11:58
LOL :D Well I found my new med board I see!! Ok I'm GAD=Generalized anxiety disorder; panic attacks (under control atm, with xanax, ehm, somewhat :| and depression. I am looking forward to starting this Lyrica now and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the smiles and laughter. I have a fantastic p-nurse and she is very cool with anything I want to try, she actually suggested this; she asked me if I was having any physical pain, too, yes I am, here try this, it may help with that. If this med will treat my GAD and depression without Zoloft, (I hate Z it makes me clench my jaw) and I would love to get off benzos too, even though I love them, (I hate the anxiety with xanax I have right before next dose. I'll go back on Klonopin if this is needed) I will be forever grateful to you guys and her. I'll keep you posted. Take care!!
Right, so currently I'm taking:
Xanax 1mg: as needed 4 to 5 per day.
Gabapentin 100mg: Once during day.
Gabapentin 300mg: @ Bedtime
Zoloft: 75mg @ Bedtime~FA!TH <3
Posted by Cecilia on November 1, 2007, at 19:41:22
In reply to Re: Lyrica?, posted by Marty on October 31, 2007, at 21:56:43
> > Lyrica is a sugar pill for me, does nothing at all for my depression, anxiety or diabetic neuropathy. No side effects or any effects. Cecilia
>
> -- Hi Cecilia, can I ask you what was the dosing ?
>
> Marty
>
Have been taking 600 mg/day for the past nine days. Started at 50 mg/day and gradually increased, been taking for 48 days so far. No effects, good or bad, at any dose. Cecilia
Posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 20:07:01
In reply to Re: Lyrica? » Marty, posted by Cecilia on November 1, 2007, at 19:41:22
> > > Lyrica is a sugar pill for me, does nothing at all for my depression, anxiety or diabetic neuropathy. No side effects or any effects. Cecilia
> >
> > -- Hi Cecilia, can I ask you what was the dosing ?
> >
> > Marty
> >
> Have been taking 600 mg/day for the past nine days. Started at 50 mg/day and gradually increased, been taking for 48 days so far. No effects, good or bad, at any dose. Cecilia
>Go higher if your Pdoc will let you...I bet you'll get some help at about the 900mg. range. But, as with any medication, it just might not work for you. I do hope the best for you. :)
-King
p.s. have you ever tried taking 600 mgs. all at once? If not, try it.
Posted by Marty on November 1, 2007, at 20:21:09
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica?, posted by FA!TH on November 1, 2007, at 19:36:06
> LOL :D Well I found my new med board I see!!
:)> I am looking forward to starting this Lyrica now and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the smiles and laughter.
-- ahah trust us, ALL the pleasure was for us ;)> I have a fantastic p-nurse and she is very cool with anything I want to try, she actually suggested this;
-- You're lucky! They're not all like that as you should already know it.>(I hate Z it makes me clench my jaw)
-- You may post a message about this here. I'm sure some SSRI are way less effective [;)] when it comes to jaw clenching. Wild guess: Celexa (or even better Lexapro) ? not sure, but someone here knows that, pretty sure.> I would love to get off benzos too, even though I love them.
-- I feel we're a lot of people who feel -exactly- like that. Lyrica may replace your Xanax or AT LEAST help you lower your dose.> I will be forever grateful to you guys and her.
-- You're cute/rich ? ;) I cross my finger for you; keep us post.> ~FA!TH <3
-- /\/\arty
Posted by Marty on November 1, 2007, at 20:26:37
In reply to Re: Lyrica? » Cecilia, posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 20:07:01
Cecilia > "No effects, good or bad, at any dose."
Monte > "it just might not work for you."
Sherlock, is that you ? ;) ahahI wish she would contradict you right at that point. LOL
/\/\arty
Posted by johnj on November 1, 2007, at 20:49:51
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica? » FA!TH, posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 18:52:12
LOL
That was really funny. I have the "pure o" of ocd and no compulsions. My o's are not much fun and I worry a lot.
Posted by Phillipa on November 1, 2007, at 20:53:00
In reply to Re: Lyrica? » King of Nothing, posted by Marty on November 1, 2007, at 20:26:37
Two things #1 anafranil is a TCA not an SSRI. Important to know jonny as it is harsher than luvox in side effects. #2 Faith did your nurse put you on a detox program for the benzos or are you just stopping them? I wouldn't do that a taper would be necessary possiblity of seizures and rebound anxiety. And Marty and King you two are hopeless!!!!! Phillipa
Posted by FA!TH on November 2, 2007, at 0:04:57
In reply to Re: Lyrica?, posted by Phillipa on November 1, 2007, at 20:53:00
Hey Phillipa, no I'm not even being asked to taper at this time. I'm very familiar with benzos, unfortunately, and I really appreciate your concern. I wish you all well. Cute/rich? lol, I would be a lot cuter and richer without this anxiety ;) I have to agree with you Phillipa, they are hopeless, but they're fun, too.
~FA!TH <3
Posted by Cecilia on November 2, 2007, at 2:54:28
In reply to Re: Lyrica? » Cecilia, posted by King of Nothing on November 1, 2007, at 20:07:01
> > > > Lyrica is a sugar pill for me, does nothing at all for my depression, anxiety or diabetic neuropathy. No side effects or any effects. Cecilia
> > >
> > > -- Hi Cecilia, can I ask you what was the dosing ?
> > >
> > > Marty
> > >
> > Have been taking 600 mg/day for the past nine days. Started at 50 mg/day and gradually increased, been taking for 48 days so far. No effects, good or bad, at any dose. Cecilia
> >
>
> Go higher if your Pdoc will let you...I bet you'll get some help at about the 900mg. range. But, as with any medication, it just might not work for you. I do hope the best for you. :)
>
> -King
>
> p.s. have you ever tried taking 600 mgs. all at once? If not, try it.What happens when you take 600 mg all at once? I don't want to get high or get horrible side effects. And even in the unlikely event that this mega dose helped my neuropathy or decreased my depression or anxiety for a few hours, I can't quite see the point, it would wear off quickly. Cecilia
Posted by johnj on November 5, 2007, at 11:16:42
In reply to Re: Lyrica?, posted by FA!TH on November 2, 2007, at 0:04:57
How is the lyrica going? Thanks
johnj
Posted by johnj on November 28, 2007, at 14:47:18
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica?, posted by FA!TH on November 1, 2007, at 19:36:06
Faith:
Have you started the lyrica? If so, how is it going?
johnj
Posted by merry-dove on December 11, 2007, at 18:35:36
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica? » FA!TH, posted by johnj on November 28, 2007, at 14:47:18
I am considering asking my dr. about Lyrica for fibromyalgia pain. How can I convince him that I would need a higher dose than what's normally recommended? I also have atypical depression, anxiety, and social phobia. Most of that is pretty much under control right now as I currently take Buspar, Klonopin, Ritalin, Cymbalta and 2 tablets (divided in half -so 4 times a day) of Vicodin. But I still deal with extreme fatigue and chronic pain all over. Any suggestions please?????
Posted by antigua3 on December 13, 2007, at 10:10:43
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica?, posted by merry-dove on December 11, 2007, at 18:35:36
My pdoc added Lyrica to my Cymbalta and Provigil in the past year. I also take Klonopin when I get too anxious or nervous. I'm coming off the Provigil because the Lyrica and Cymbalta together are too agitating. It has worked great. I really like Lyrica. I only take 50mg twice a day, and it has made a huge difference in my mood and motivation.
Good luck. How high a dose do you want?
antigua
Posted by Marty on December 13, 2007, at 12:47:34
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica?, posted by antigua3 on December 13, 2007, at 10:10:43
Hi people.. I'd like to know which effect Lyrica has on your libido and also 'capability' of having a complete relation.. has it any effect on your orgasm ? Does it makes your genitals feel less ?
THANKS ! plz send me your email if you'd like to discuss this in privacy.
/\/\arty
Posted by merry-dove on December 15, 2007, at 16:01:34
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica?, posted by antigua3 on December 13, 2007, at 10:10:43
> My pdoc added Lyrica to my Cymbalta and Provigil in the past year. I also take Klonopin when I get too anxious or nervous. I'm coming off the Provigil because the Lyrica and Cymbalta together are too agitating. It has worked great. I really like Lyrica. I only take 50mg twice a day, and it has made a huge difference in my mood and motivation.
>
> Good luck. How high a dose do you want?
> antigua
Well, I was just going by what some of the other posters were saying about dosages. Like this one:**********Lyrica changed my life. Most people who didn't get any good effect from it was taking small doses.
150mg is the VERY LEAST ... but a good target should be 300mg in the morning and before bed. Some people goes as far as 900mg BID.
The effect at high dose has NEARLY NOTHING to do with the high dose feeling. You cant try 75mg and try to figure out what it most feel to be on 300mg.
Marty******
So I was worried about starting another drug and then feeling even MORE tired than I already do. Does it make you feel tired at all? Have you gained any weight?Terry
Posted by Marty on December 15, 2007, at 20:03:47
In reply to Re: New to Lyrica? » antigua3, posted by merry-dove on December 15, 2007, at 16:01:34
> So I was worried about starting another drug and then feeling even MORE tired than I already do. Does it make you feel tired at all? Have you gained any weight?
-- Hi Terry. Low dose Lyrica (Under 150mg) tend (for most people) to make you feel sleepy/tired. Mid dose (between 150mg and 300mg) makes you feel with more energy. High dose (300mg to 900mg) makes you feel almost too good and energitic.
Note that for some people the high dose range is more in the 600mg to 900mg or even 1200mg.
Personnaly, I don't feel I took any weight from Lyrica. .. That said it doesn't mean it doesn't make some others gain weight.
good luck!
/\/\arty
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