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08-02-2007, 07:28 PM
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Location: Bedford, Virginia
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Lyrica vs. Neurontin for Neuropathy in foot
Are any of you gals taking Lyrica vs. Neurontin for neuropathy in the feet? I took Neurontin in the spring, and it made me feel drowsy. I saw a Podiatrist last week to remove Planter Warts on the bottom of my foot(which he said probably came from the chemo and a virus). He said he hasn't prescribed Neurontin in 8 months, and he is having great success with Lyrica. Side affect of Lyrica is weight gain. I was starting to lose weight, and I am fighting the battle of the bulge again. Oddly enough, the Lyrica seems to be helping--so far.
Eventually, I should have the bionic body.
Louise
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- Diagnosis 06/06 - Stage II-A BC; BC was 2.5 cm, grade 2; ER/PR negative & HER-2/neu positive;
- Mastectomy w/ reconstruction (implant) in 09/06;lymph nodes - negative;
- AC/Cytoxin combo - 4 treatments (dose dense);
- Taxol/Herceptin combo- 12 weekly treatments;
- Completed chemo - 2/07; completed restruction 02/07; reduction of left breast.
- BRCA 1 and 2 negative - 6/15/07;DX high risk for distant recurrence
- MRI, 08/02/07 - NED
- 1 year Anniversary - 09/07; completed Herceptin 11/07.
- Mammo 02/14/08 - NED; MRI - 08/2008 - NED
- 2 year Anniversary - 09/08
- Mammo 02/09 - NED; MRI - 08/09 - NED
- 3rd year Anniversary - 09/09
- 5th Annivery - 09/2011 - NED
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08-02-2007, 08:04 PM
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Location: southern california
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Hi there,
I would like to hear more about this medication. I have been on Nurontin for about 18 months now. It has saved my sanity, although it leaves me feeling drousy and a bit hung over in the morning. I am always looking for a better alternative.
Alice
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08-03-2007, 06:31 AM
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Location: Acworth, GA
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Jouise,
I have a long history with Neurontin -- took it for a few years after my lumbar spinal fusion and stopped it about 2 years ago. It was like having an out of body experience. Neurontin is also used to treat hot flashes and depression.
I am taking Lyrica (50mg) three times a day. It works fine for me and I haven't noticed any weight gain while on it.
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Stage IIIC Diagnosed Oct 25, 2005 (age 58)
ER/PR-, HER2+++, grade 3, Ploidy/DNA index: Aneuploid/1.61, S-phase: 24.2%
Neoadjunct chemo: 4 A/C; 4 Taxatore
Bilateral mastectomy June 8, 2006
14 of 26 nodes positive
Herceptin June 22, 2006 - April 20, 2007
Radiation (X35) July 24-September 11, 2006
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
Stage IV lung mets July 13, 2007 - TCH
Single brain met - August 6, 2007 -CyberKnife
Oct 2007 - clear brain MRI and lung mets shrinking.
March 2008 lung met progression, brain still clear - begin Tykerb/Xeloda/Ixempra
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08-05-2007, 12:19 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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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
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08-05-2007, 02:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mountains of Virginia
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Neurontin has helped me tremendously with aches, pains, nerve damage and hot flashes, but the weight gain is really an issue. Does Lyrica cause less weight gain than Neurontin?
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08-05-2007, 01:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Shingle Springs, CA - near Sacramento
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Neurontin
Dear Louise,
I have been taking Neurontin for months and I can't say as it has helped my neuropathic feet at all. When I first experienced the neruropathy the only thing that helped was Vicodan. I do think Neurontin has helped my mood some combined with Effexor.
I miss the feeling in my feet since I am a "shoe" person. That being said, the best thing I found to help my feet is wearing
Crocs - ugly as heck, but they REALLY help my feet. Weight gain has not been an issue with Neurontin for me.
The other thing that I do is have pedicures at a salon where they massage my feet and legs really well - I always feel better after that.
Best to luck finding something that works for you!
Donna
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08-05-2007, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bedford, Virginia
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I have been on the Lyrica almost a week, and I can already see a difference in the Neuropathy in my feet. I agree that the Lyrica makes you less fatigued than the Neurontin so I think it is a good alternative. Insofar as weight gain goes, I am hoping if my feet feel better, I can put on my tenny pumps and start walking again. There is always a silver lining!
Just curious...did anybody else have plantar warts? My oncologist says I'm a walking friggin textbook for side affects. I know now that is not uncommon to lose the toenails (and I lost a few), but the Doc surprised me when he said he thought the plantar warts came from the chemo affects. He relieved some of the pain with his blade, but I'm scheduled for laser surgery on the plantar warts on Wed...20 minutes and I'll be out the door and back to work the next day (so he says).
Louise
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- Diagnosis 06/06 - Stage II-A BC; BC was 2.5 cm, grade 2; ER/PR negative & HER-2/neu positive;
- Mastectomy w/ reconstruction (implant) in 09/06;lymph nodes - negative;
- AC/Cytoxin combo - 4 treatments (dose dense);
- Taxol/Herceptin combo- 12 weekly treatments;
- Completed chemo - 2/07; completed restruction 02/07; reduction of left breast.
- BRCA 1 and 2 negative - 6/15/07;DX high risk for distant recurrence
- MRI, 08/02/07 - NED
- 1 year Anniversary - 09/07; completed Herceptin 11/07.
- Mammo 02/14/08 - NED; MRI - 08/2008 - NED
- 2 year Anniversary - 09/08
- Mammo 02/09 - NED; MRI - 08/09 - NED
- 3rd year Anniversary - 09/09
- 5th Annivery - 09/2011 - NED
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08-05-2007, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Streetsboro, Ohio
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My husband was on neurontin for nerve pain a while back and got so dissy he fell over the coffee table. Just be carefull.
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08-06-2007, 01:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Oregon
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I took Neurontin during Taxol back in 2000, and it really helped the severe nerve pain in feet and legs. Didn't notice other side effects.
<3 Lolly
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Sept.'99 - Dx.Stage IIIB, IDC ER/PR-, HER2+++ by IHC, confirmed '04 by FISH. Left MRM, AC x's 4, Taxol x's 4, 33 Rads, finishing Tx May 2000. Jan.'01 - local/regional recurrence, Stage IV. Herceptin/Navelbine weekly till NED August 2001, then maintenance Herceptin. Right Mast. April 2002. Local/Regional recurrence April '04, Herceptin plus/minus chemo until May '07. Gemzar added from Feb.'07-April '07; Tykerb/Abraxane until August '07, back on Herceptin plus Taxotere and Xeloda Sept. '07. Stopped T/X Nov. '07, stopped Herceptin Dec. '07, started Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin Dec. '07. Progression in chest skin, stopped TAC March '03, started radiation.
Herceptin has served as the "Backbone" of my treatment strategy for over 6 years, giving me great quality of life. In 2005, I was privileged to participate in the University of Washington/Seattle HER2 Vaccine Trial.
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