I initially gave up on Lyrica at a low dose because it didn't do anything. I recently restarted at a higher dose and am pleased so far with the results. I also take Cymbalta. The two seem to work together.

My grandmother and uncle started takeing lyrica. Well...I didnt NOT like them on it..and neither did they...at high doses...my grandmother was drinking laundrey soap in the mid night...and my uncle said the lyrica never affected him in any positive way

I don't feel anything when I am taking it. It's kind of like the affect that you would get from Naproxen (Aleve) which is no feeling at all. Maybe my body just doesnt process it or something, but it just doesn't seem like the right med for me

The drugs don't work for everyone. That's the problem with nerve pain. It's tough to treat. I'm just glad to be able to do things with my arm that I haven't been able to in two years.

How long it will last, I don't know, but for now, I'm really enjoying the absence of pain.

I know for me, "pain/nerve" blocking pills or shots did NOTHING for me. Nerves are funny critters when it comes to pain management. For some people they (either method) work great, but for probably 75%, no improvement. Sorry, I am one that is not big on using any drugs. If they work, excellent, but don't be disappointed if they don't yield any relief.

My surgery isn't 100% yet, but it is a whole lot better than prior to surgery. No, getting cut is not fun, but letting my arm and hand decay, that is not an alternative that I wanted to deal with. If drugs are helping, I think that is great. Anything that stops being cut, that is a good thing.