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I can't think straight anymore, and can't see straight either. Plus, I have these periods of sort of nauseu, clamminess and sweats. Last night my pillow was visibly wet when I woke up in the middle of the night. I can't remember anything either. My vision is so blurry I have to wear my reading glasses all the time, but then can't see distances. I'm a mess and I'm blaming it on Lyrica.
So I'm weaning myself off Lyrica. I'm currently on 200 mg three times a day. I've been thinking of weaning...and lo and behold, the pharmacy only had 100 mg capsules so they gave me them instead of the 200's with instructions to take two three times daily. It'll be easier to wean now. I went straight down to 400...and see how it goes but the plan is two weeks or so at the most of a wean.
I don't know how my RLS will act. I ran out of Lyrica a month or so ago and was miserable, sick and RLS was in force running through my arms as well as legs til we were able to get it filled. An hour after I got it back into my system...everything was ok. This gradual wean should work better though.
Also, I gotta find a new Dr. I think I'm gonna try the brothers that Ann mentioned.
What do you guys think? Good luck right?
So I'm weaning myself off Lyrica. I'm currently on 200 mg three times a day. I've been thinking of weaning...and lo and behold, the pharmacy only had 100 mg capsules so they gave me them instead of the 200's with instructions to take two three times daily. It'll be easier to wean now. I went straight down to 400...and see how it goes but the plan is two weeks or so at the most of a wean.
I don't know how my RLS will act. I ran out of Lyrica a month or so ago and was miserable, sick and RLS was in force running through my arms as well as legs til we were able to get it filled. An hour after I got it back into my system...everything was ok. This gradual wean should work better though.
Also, I gotta find a new Dr. I think I'm gonna try the brothers that Ann mentioned.
What do you guys think? Good luck right?
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Always good luck. That's a given!
I hope that if you try the Marcottes that they you will like them as much as I did - just make sure to see either Gary or Trevor (father and son). At least one of the other doctors in the group is terrified of opioids and will not prescribe them.
Per the weaning...golly, it sounds like you are having a TOUGH time. I hope your plan works. I haven't ever been on Lyrica for a length of time, so do not have a clue as to what might happen. I hope that whatever it is, it's better than what you anticipate.
I hope that if you try the Marcottes that they you will like them as much as I did - just make sure to see either Gary or Trevor (father and son). At least one of the other doctors in the group is terrified of opioids and will not prescribe them.
Per the weaning...golly, it sounds like you are having a TOUGH time. I hope your plan works. I haven't ever been on Lyrica for a length of time, so do not have a clue as to what might happen. I hope that whatever it is, it's better than what you anticipate.
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest
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WAM loads of luck and hope you get through this on as easy a path as possible.
Betty
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Hello WAM...My pain clinic dr just weaned me off Lyrica. I was on 150 2xs a day. I was on it for over a year. He cut it back to 100 and then off over about a week. I did not have any problems and did not seem to need it. There may have about 3 days of nerves but that was manageable.
But then again, I have stopped Klonopin, Xanax and Lortab at different times cold turkey. And not had any side effects..Just me, I guess.
Good luck..Pat
But then again, I have stopped Klonopin, Xanax and Lortab at different times cold turkey. And not had any side effects..Just me, I guess.
Good luck..Pat
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Hey WAM, well done.
Betty
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Walking After Midnight wrote:What do you guys think? Good luck right?
I wish you continued good luck and I would like to add good favor to then give you "double action" vibes.
I think Gabapentin is similar to that and I used to take that and after a few increases it seriously gave me dead head and I was so glad I changed dr's who tried something different and to this date that double action has been kicking in with full force. Many happy returns!
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You CAN do it!!!!
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest
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WAM ... I've been a bit out of touch with everyone lately, i'm sorry i've only just caught up with this thread.
As someone who's "been there done that" with the weaning thing, I can only wish you the best and keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You have the strength to do it and the full support and prayers of every single friend here on these boards.
Congratulations on being able to handle the process so well so far; you're a trooper.
Hang in there mate!
(((((HUGS)))))
As someone who's "been there done that" with the weaning thing, I can only wish you the best and keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You have the strength to do it and the full support and prayers of every single friend here on these boards.
Congratulations on being able to handle the process so well so far; you're a trooper.
Hang in there mate!
(((((HUGS)))))
Nadia
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