"i am diagnosed with a type of &quot;meralgia peresthetica&quot;, a neuropathic pain in my right leg.  i also get pain &quot;breakthrough&quot; where pain attacks can reach up to 10 on a pain scale.
i started lyrica last year, and now am on 225mg twice a day and have the same amount of pain control as the gabapentin, but at a much lower dose.  my wife says that i am much more &quot;aware&quot; and &quot;responsive&quot; on lyrica and my short term memory issues are not quite as severe, however still there. my weight gain has ceased, however i am having a tough time trying to lose all the weight i have gained."