Seen my Radiation Oncologist today for the 1 month follow up since switching from Gabapentin to Lyrica. During the switch I went through only what I can call Hell Week! Once down to 1 Gabapentin capsule from the usual 3 I was feeling significant effects of the CIPN. Since being on the Lyrica for the past couple weeks, I have yet to feel any significant difference, so the Dr. is going to consult with a pain specialist up in London, and will be getting in touch with me within a week or so.
As Lyrica is not fully covered on my drug plan, and increase in the dosage also means and increase in cost to me. So all being said, unless there is something "new" out there, I will be going back on the Gabapentin. My preference would be no drugs at all, however the pain level just would not be tolerable for any length of time. A day without drugs, Oh, it was a thought even though only for the brief moment it was.
Anyone out there reading or following this with experiences with Gabapentin vs Lyrica, I'd like to hear your experiences so drop me a line here .
Wishing everyone well in their journeys where ever that may be.
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