I started taking Lyrica for sciatica and neuropathy (non-diabetic, pinched sciatic nerve) 4 days ago and so far it's not doing a thing, in fact my pain level is very near what it is when I need to go to the ER. So, how long does it generally take to start working? Thanks.
2007-07-19 18:21:08 · 4 answers · asked by dibzz d 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
My first pregnancy(3.5 years ago) I had sciatic pain from the 5-9months, labor (21 hours, 4 of which was pushing) bulged the disk @L5/S1, second pregnancy erupted the disk. MRI shows the disk impinging the sciatic nerve. Just had another MRI yesterday, disk seems to have shifted, pain down both legs now rather than just the right leg. Also rt. leg numb from hip to toes. Neuro says surgery is last option, often not effective. DX: spinal stenosis, early arthritic changes, erupted disk L5/S1. Just talked to pain management doc again today, says starting me slow on Lyrica (50mg 1/day at bedtime) due to the sometimes bad effects of full dosage. Will build up to full dose so right now I'm not likely to see any difference. Also taking Lortab 5 (1@bedtime), not much help. Lortab only works 2-3 days then quits, does nothing for nerve pain. Only thing that helps for moderate nerve pain for me is Meprigan fortis.
2007-07-20 17:49:52 · update #1
Lyrica itself takes about 3 weeks to give you the relief it is intended. And is a wonderful drug!! I suffer from the same as you and have found the most relief from lyrica. However, it isn't the only thing that I take. I must have pain relievers as well. Especially while the nerve is still pinched
When you say pinched, do you mean by a disc? Because alot of times if a disc has ruptured into the sciatic nerve, the disc needs to be taken care of before any relief is found.
This type of condition is EXTREMELY painful and lyrica alone will never help it.
So, in answer, give the Lyrica some time, but if you are not on additional pain relievers with the state of your condition right now you should be.
I hope you get some relief from your pain soon,
2007-07-20 00:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it takes at least a month for you to start feeling the benefits of Lyrica. The dosage is usually increased after two weeks, so that it gets further into the body. Telephone your doctor and ask what dosage you should be on.
2007-07-19 23:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-22 23:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know what this is, but I do know treatments like that can cause long term or permanent damage... A specialist is probably the best answer.
2016-03-13 14:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋