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I'm on lyrica for phn. Does anyone experience anxiety or depression from this?

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ingrid26220
ingrid26220

I have nerve pain for 4 months now from shingles. I get so tired is this normal?Lyrica somewhat works but I have bouts of anxiety.

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  • barb03466
    barb03466 ingrid26220

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    I have had PHN for five months. Lyrica has helped, but I become tired after taking it In The morning and need a nap each day.  I have not experience anxiety. I think sometime the pain is so overwhelming that you could experience depression.  Mine pain is very slowly getting less.  This is such tough stuff.  I had some pain injections a week ago, but they have not helped much and I tried actupuncture for a month.  That seemed to help for the first few weeks. I do so hope you can get some relief. 
  • sheila48912
    sheila48912 ingrid26220

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    Bouts of anxiety and depression are common with sustained nerve pain. Most of us on this forum I've been fighting it for a very long time. Your doctor will prescribe a variety of protocols to help you. You'll have to determine what works best for you

  • john09650
    john09650 ingrid26220

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    ingrid26220

    I've been on gabapentin for 5 years,. after lyrica. I have phn and don't suffer any side effects thankfully. I guess I'm just lucky. Try to fight it. I know is't easier said than done. . Keep believing it will heal itself one day. 

    My thoughts are with you.

    • sheila48912
      sheila48912 john09650

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      I tried Lyrica for a short time, disliked it immediately and have been on Gabapentin over seven years. Also taking heavy opiates as well because I have severe back and neck stenosis and degeneration coupled with herniation and arthritis. I am trying to wean myself off of the drugs completely, will attempt to manage the pain with exercise and meditation. I loathe the opiates!!

      Anxiety/Depression seems to be a consequence of consistent considerable pain. Doctors often times address symptoms with a particular antidepressant protocol for PHN sufferers that also assist in pain control.

  • brian88676
    brian88676 ingrid26220

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    I was on Lyrica for 5 years.  Not only did it make me groggy, it caused constinent constipation.  I am now taking 1800 mg of Gralise.  It is a time release gabaptin.  I am still groggy at times but no constipation.  It seems to work better on my pain than Lyrica did.  Very expensive though.
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