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LisaElder1972 · 08-05-2007, 12:19 AM

Hi Ladies!Chemo left me with severe neuropathy in my legs and my hands with my left hand being useless due to numbness and pain.I never took Neurontin but I have been on Lyrica since February.When I started taking it I was walking on a cane.It seemed like a miracle,I had total response to it in my legs.It helps my arm a little bit but still have lots of trouble with it.Another big plus is that it helps with hot flashes.I take 600 mg a day and when combined with Effexor,my hot flashes stopped completly!!As far as bad side effects,made me drowsy for a few weeks but stopped.However the weight gain sucks!!!I have 40 pounds extra from all my txs and it won't budge.

Lisa

08-05-2007, 12:19 AM	#4
LisaElder1972 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9	Lyrica Hi Ladies!Chemo left me with severe neuropathy in my legs and my hands with my left hand being useless due to numbness and pain.I never took Neurontin but I have been on Lyrica since February.When I started taking it I was walking on a cane.It seemed like a miracle,I had total response to it in my legs.It helps my arm a little bit but still have lots of trouble with it.Another big plus is that it helps with hot flashes.I take 600 mg a day and when combined with Effexor,my hot flashes stopped completly!!As far as bad side effects,made me drowsy for a few weeks but stopped.However the weight gain sucks!!!I have 40 pounds extra from all my txs and it won't budge. Lisa