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Hello to you all, just joined..
I am really quite taken back by the number of folks going through something similar and it's nice to know that there's so much support.
I'm a 59 yr old male from Toronto who has recently developed stabbing and burning pain in the area where I had a hernia operation at the infamous Shouldice Hospital exactly one year ago.
I have been put on 150mg of Lyrica twice a day (I already take Oxycodone for back pain, and even though it is not for nerve pain, it does help when the area aches).
The meds were working until this morning when certain movements triggered the same stabbing pain that I thought was gone.
Until 2 months ago, I worked out at the Y five days a week, which I've done for 22 years. I really hope that I can go back one day soon as I'm gaining some weight...legs/feet and toes are swollen.
The Lyrica also makes me feel intoxicated and I stumble when I walk.
This is the second week I've been off work and I might have to go on short term disability and take a reduction in pay. Thankfully I'm married, so the bills will be paid and food will be on the table.
As you're all aware, living with pain is really difficult and I know the majority of you have it a lot worse than I do.
Glad to be here and hope I can be of some help to some of you.

Post Edited (Bobzilla) : 4/7/2014 10:25:21 AM (GMT-6)

Welcome!

Hi Bobzilla & welcome to the forum. Nerves have to heal on their own & hopefully the Lyrica will kick in & do the trick. It usually takes a few weeks for it to kick in & hopefully you will get the relief needed. I do not know how long you have been on it. In the event the Lyrica does not help there are other nerve meds out there that can be tried too.

Take care.

Good morning Bob!

Everyone is different and each med can have different side-effects. There are a couple things about Nucynta that make is attractive for patients…..one being the tolerance builds very slowly, giving the patient a stable dosage that can last quite a while without having to up the amounts as quickly as other narcotics.

Two,…the withdrawals are said to be at much more acceptable levels, if you have to discontinue the product. I have been on the same dose for well over a year now, and is a pleasant change than when I was on the Oxy type products.

Yes, it may mess with your head at the initial introduction period, but may go away over time. The important thing here, is to discuss this with your Dr, and find the correct dosage for your needs, if indeed he is willing to put you on a trial dose of it.

Also, use the search feature here on the forum and look for that med. There are many patients that have used or are still using it.

Good luck!

SE

Thanks so much, really appreciate it!