ibromyalgia
"I had put off taking Lyrica because I was afraid of the side effects.  Eventually my nerve pain got to the point where I had no choice.  It was completely debilitating.  Searing burning pain with no relief.  Pain meds didn't touch it. I couldn't sleep because the pain was that bad.  My clothes hurt. Soft feather light brushes against my skin stung and BURNED for minutes after contact (more intensely than the consistent present burning).  After about three weeks on Lyrica I finally found relief from the worst of it.  What I am left with as far as the burning goes is completely tolerable (of course it does nothing for my other symptoms).  I'm grateful I caved but am concerned about weight gain & significant cravings for sweets."