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I have been taking Lyrica 150mg 3 times a day it isn't helping me does it help anyone else
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Fibromyalgia is a prevalent condition that affects many people in the United States. Approximately 3.7 million Americans have Fibromyalgia. That is 1 in every 73 people.
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My Dr. put me on the new
My Dr. put me on the new medicine that is to be for fibromialgia. The name of it is Savella.I think it may help you out, it worth a try.
Lyrica has proven helpful to
Lyrica has proven helpful to many people who suffer from fibromyalgia, but not everyone who takes the drug benefits from it. This may be because scientists aren’t really sure how Lyrica works in fibromyalgia. Lyrica was originally used to treat nerve pain that resulted from shingles and neuropathy, such as neuropathic pain in diabetes. It is thought to block nerve signals which result in pain. Fibromyalgia is widely believed to be the result of nerves firing off wildly, causing “oversensitivity” to nerve signals that would not normally cause pain in people who do not have fibromyalgia.
Because there are so many unknowns in fibromyalgia, it is not surprising that not everyone who takes Lyrica should find relief. Dosing reference ranges for Lyrica recommend an upper range of 450 mg per day, which is the dose that you are taking. If you are not finding relief at this dosage, you should discuss alternatives with your doctor.
Jennifer Bunn, RN