postherpetic neuralgia
"I developed shingles in my face, scalp, and eye in 2005.  The initial pain was treated with gabapentin, which didn't work very well. The doc wouldn't prescribe anything stronger.  In fact, she hardly recognized that shingles pain was significant.



My PHN kicked in when the rash disappeared.  I've still got it.



I monitored the internet for PHN meds and when Lyrica came out I notified my new doc immediately.  He started me out at 100 mg three times a day and when that was only modestly effective he kicked it up to 150 mg X 3.  It works very nicely.  However there are side effects.  My weight gain has been significant.  Brain fog happens.  I get double vision on an irregular basis.  I feel tired.  Now my liver values are increasing."