"i began reporting my symptoms of peripheral neuropathy to my doctor in the 90&#039;s. my stroke in 2002 finally got my doctor&#039;s attention that my nerve pain was real. she dropped me as her patient and subsequent doctors ignored my pain complaints. in 2004 i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia but my neurologist said not to take lyrica. fortunately, i recently got a new primary care physician and new neurologist. two weeks ago, my new pcp gave my samples of lyrica. i am amazed at my improved ability to function already. i think of the years of being bedridden at age 36-41. i can&#039;t believe that i wasn&#039;t prescribed lyrica, a decade ago. no side effects so far. i still have pain 24/7, but the relief due to lyrica, is a miracle."