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Reply: lasted 7 days off Lyrica

Sorry to hear about your pain! I used to have a not very helpful and referral happy...

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Reply: Need a friend...

Yes, I understand about the exercise. We have only a very limited supply of energy and...

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Reply: 6 days off of Lyrica

Thanks! I felt pretty traumatized by gaining weight from meds so these kinds of posts...

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Reply: Weight Gain from Meds. What to do?

Hello- I am also young (28) and also experienced a 30 pound weight gain because of...

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Reply: 6 days off of Lyrica

I almost always respond to your posts because I feel like I've been through what you're...

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Reply: Need a friend...

Hello there- So many of us here have experienced weight gain from meds. I have and it's...

Posted by jroseland

Hello there-

So many of us here have experienced weight gain from meds. I have and it's horrible. I completely identified with you when you said you didn't even get to enjoy the good foods! I felt the same way, and often wanted to give up and eat candy bars and fast food--since I looked like I did anyway.

My sister-in-law took meds for endometriosis (I don't know which one but it sounds like what you had). A doctor told her it would take 7 years for it to completely leach out of her system and almost exactly in 7 years she was able to lose weight. So there may be hope for you. Of course, this is completely 3rd hand and unscientific, so I don't want to give you false hope, but maybe you can look into some experiences of other people on that drug.

The pain killer meds are difficult. On one hand I feel like if a pill can give me quality of life, then bring it on. On the other hand, since I'm only 28, I don't want to fall into a slippery slope of needing to constantly increase the pain meds. I don't think there's an easy answer but I think they will be part of my life. Thankfully, I have a doctor who trusts me so I can be honest with her without worrying about getting pegged as a drug seeker.

Exercise is difficult. When I had gained a bunch of weight from meds, I decided that I would exercise even with the inevitable pain back lash. And I still do end up in quite a bit of pain from working out but I feel better emotionally and the exercise does help with energy. Plus, it helps us secrete serontonin and dopamine which can help with depression. Believe me, though, I know it's hard and painful. If you can, try doing interval excercises, where you increase the level for 30 seconds every 90 seconds or so. This is the best way to boost your metabolism. Plus, if you do this, you don't have to exercise for as long--maybe 20 minutes max. But many people with FM have to start out only doing 5 minutes of exercise, then slowly increase. But I have to say, that my view on exercise is aided by the fact that I will take pain meds. If they help me exercise and be healthier, than they're serving their purpose.

But, my goodness! I don't have kids and feel like I barely get through the day. You have a lot on your shoulders and you should feel good about yourself for taking all that on. (Way easier said than done, I know!)

A lot of us struggle with feelings of anger and lonliness. Unfortunately, I haven't found the magic solution. And it would be hard that your husband was able to lose weight and you have not. That is incredibly frustrating. I have been there and even still don't know how to be okay with that.

I hope you can find some comfort talking with people who understand your situation. Even the best most supportive people without FM have a hard time giving comfort to those of us that do have it.View Thread

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Reply: Two days not taking Lyrica

My experience is similar to 1wareaglefan. I took gabapentin and effexor and gained 30...

Posted by jroseland

My experience is similar to 1wareaglefan. I took gabapentin and effexor and gained 30 pounds (both are notorious for weight gain). I went off both and still was unable to lose the weight--I really hope that's not your experience.

My self-esteem was a huge issue. I ate and exercised in a manner which should have kept me within normal weight ranges. I lead a very healthy life style. But not only did I gain weight, I saw a huge spike in my cholesterol. Again, there is no way my diet could have caused this because for one, I hadn't changed it and if anything it had become better. That, along with the terrible self-image problems made me decide that I would not take those or similar meds ever.

I also decided that pain killers were the better route for me. It cannot be healthy to have that extra weight. I'm only in my late twenties and I decided that I would not take meds that raise my cholesterol and weight--that seems dangerous to me.

Like I said, I did not lose weight just from coming off the meds. The only time I was able to lose some weight is when I went on Wellbutrin (bupropion). It's an antidepressant that causes many to lose some weight (although some people gain on it too). It doesn't help me much with pain but it does help with depression, energy, and focus (for me).

I've been through stuff with my husband about weight gain. It's a difficult and complicated issue. I'm sorry you're going through that. The good news, is that even if you don't lose a ton of weight, if you do keep exercising, you will tone up. Even when I wasn't losing weight, I noticed my legs and waist becoming more defined. Plus, if your husband sees all the effort what else can he say (I know, I know they can say a lot more!). But it does help for them to see what you are going through.

Your increased pain right now could be a little bit of a withdrawal side effect. So maybe you'll feel better the longer you're off the Lyrica. There are other options out there to control pain.

I hope you can find some answers!View Thread

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Reply: needing to vent

Hello- I don't know much about your vitamin shot issues but I wanted to address your...

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Reply: Having a Tough Weekend

Hello- I'm also one of the younger ones here (28). I'm sorry for what you're going...

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Reply: FibroMitz

I don't know specifically which meds can cause ringing in the ears, I just know that some...

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