I'm going to try Lyrica. My doc called in the script, but she never answered my question about being on gabapentin. Right now I take 2100mg daily of gaba.
Do I transition GABA to Lyrica, or is this in addition to?
Does anyone out there take both medications?
The pharmacist said usually its one or the other, so I will absolutely double check on Monday.
I tolerate gabapentin very well, so I hope Lyrica will be the same, well one can hope!
Thanks
Debbie
Adding Lyrica while on gabapentin
Adding Lyrica while on gabapentin
Vag pain, leg burning 3/11, SIJ inj 7/11, Pelvic PT, Chiro/acupuncture,
2-CT pudendal blks 11/2012, did help, less deep vag pain
Potter MRI 04/2012 - Scar tissue/thickening at SS/ST, scar in Alcock canal -bilateral,
Hibner 6/12 suggests Botox (didnt do), 8/12 more pelvic PT w/ dry needling
Gabapentin 1800 mg, Lyrica 200 mg, 5mg valium, vicodin as needed
Trying to get rid of central sensitization burning pain in my legs, Valium seems to be helping
Looking into more mindfulness options. . . . .
2-CT pudendal blks 11/2012, did help, less deep vag pain
Potter MRI 04/2012 - Scar tissue/thickening at SS/ST, scar in Alcock canal -bilateral,
Hibner 6/12 suggests Botox (didnt do), 8/12 more pelvic PT w/ dry needling
Gabapentin 1800 mg, Lyrica 200 mg, 5mg valium, vicodin as needed
Trying to get rid of central sensitization burning pain in my legs, Valium seems to be helping
Looking into more mindfulness options. . . . .
Re: Adding Lyrica while on gabapentin
Debbie,
In my case it was a switch from Gabapentin to Lyrica. Checking with the doctor should sort it out and with the pharmacy questioning it I would wait before taking both.
Janet
In my case it was a switch from Gabapentin to Lyrica. Checking with the doctor should sort it out and with the pharmacy questioning it I would wait before taking both.
Janet
2007-08 pelvic muscles spasms treated by EGS. 6/27/10 sat too long on hard chair- spasms, EGS not work Botox help, cortisone shots in coccyx help, still pain, PT found PNE & sent me to Dr Marvel nerve blocks & MRN, TG left surgery 5/9/11. I have chronic bunion pain surgery at age 21. TG gave me back enough sitting to keep my job & join in some social activities. I wish the best to everyone! 2019 luck with orthotics from pedorthist & great PT allowing me to get off oxycodone.
Re: Adding Lyrica while on gabapentin
The convention is to take one or the other. Definitely get clarity from your doctor on what to take and what not to. Anti epileptics can be rough to adjust to at the beginning, so dosing these things carefully is important to success.
Re: Adding Lyrica while on gabapentin
Thanks for the answers, this confirms my suspicion.
There must be some formula used to switch from one to the other.... I'll let you know what I find out
Debbie
There must be some formula used to switch from one to the other.... I'll let you know what I find out
Debbie
Vag pain, leg burning 3/11, SIJ inj 7/11, Pelvic PT, Chiro/acupuncture,
2-CT pudendal blks 11/2012, did help, less deep vag pain
Potter MRI 04/2012 - Scar tissue/thickening at SS/ST, scar in Alcock canal -bilateral,
Hibner 6/12 suggests Botox (didnt do), 8/12 more pelvic PT w/ dry needling
Gabapentin 1800 mg, Lyrica 200 mg, 5mg valium, vicodin as needed
Trying to get rid of central sensitization burning pain in my legs, Valium seems to be helping
Looking into more mindfulness options. . . . .
2-CT pudendal blks 11/2012, did help, less deep vag pain
Potter MRI 04/2012 - Scar tissue/thickening at SS/ST, scar in Alcock canal -bilateral,
Hibner 6/12 suggests Botox (didnt do), 8/12 more pelvic PT w/ dry needling
Gabapentin 1800 mg, Lyrica 200 mg, 5mg valium, vicodin as needed
Trying to get rid of central sensitization burning pain in my legs, Valium seems to be helping
Looking into more mindfulness options. . . . .
Re: Adding Lyrica while on gabapentin
Just a quick update -
Yes per doc, take .50 mg Lyrica with my 2100 mg, and increase the Lyrica another .50 mg for two more weeks, up to 150mg.
See what's happening, and check in with her.....
She said yes, usually it's one or the other, but in my case, I need to get to a "good" place first, then reduce the gaba.
Oh boy, can't wait to get to the "good" place.... Lol!
Debbie
Yes per doc, take .50 mg Lyrica with my 2100 mg, and increase the Lyrica another .50 mg for two more weeks, up to 150mg.
See what's happening, and check in with her.....
She said yes, usually it's one or the other, but in my case, I need to get to a "good" place first, then reduce the gaba.
Oh boy, can't wait to get to the "good" place.... Lol!
Debbie
Vag pain, leg burning 3/11, SIJ inj 7/11, Pelvic PT, Chiro/acupuncture,
2-CT pudendal blks 11/2012, did help, less deep vag pain
Potter MRI 04/2012 - Scar tissue/thickening at SS/ST, scar in Alcock canal -bilateral,
Hibner 6/12 suggests Botox (didnt do), 8/12 more pelvic PT w/ dry needling
Gabapentin 1800 mg, Lyrica 200 mg, 5mg valium, vicodin as needed
Trying to get rid of central sensitization burning pain in my legs, Valium seems to be helping
Looking into more mindfulness options. . . . .
2-CT pudendal blks 11/2012, did help, less deep vag pain
Potter MRI 04/2012 - Scar tissue/thickening at SS/ST, scar in Alcock canal -bilateral,
Hibner 6/12 suggests Botox (didnt do), 8/12 more pelvic PT w/ dry needling
Gabapentin 1800 mg, Lyrica 200 mg, 5mg valium, vicodin as needed
Trying to get rid of central sensitization burning pain in my legs, Valium seems to be helping
Looking into more mindfulness options. . . . .
Re: Adding Lyrica while on gabapentin
Debbie,
I hope the good place comes soon.Thanks for posting so we understand how these are used sometimes together.
Janet
I hope the good place comes soon.Thanks for posting so we understand how these are used sometimes together.
Janet
2007-08 pelvic muscles spasms treated by EGS. 6/27/10 sat too long on hard chair- spasms, EGS not work Botox help, cortisone shots in coccyx help, still pain, PT found PNE & sent me to Dr Marvel nerve blocks & MRN, TG left surgery 5/9/11. I have chronic bunion pain surgery at age 21. TG gave me back enough sitting to keep my job & join in some social activities. I wish the best to everyone! 2019 luck with orthotics from pedorthist & great PT allowing me to get off oxycodone.