Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

[Janet Dunn]

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II was on Lyrica for many years - and it works great.   I cold turkey quit taking it in November.  Since then I have been getting by on Oxycontin, or Oxycodone, sometimes both.  However - when the burning pain and the numbness and whatnot gets too great, I will still take a dose or two of the Lyrica as it really does help.  I may eventually go back on it full time - depending on how the next few months pan out.  I prefer the Lyrica over gabapentin because I can take less of it with greater results. Oxy is getting very difficult if not impossible to get in my town. Janet On 15/02/2013 8:20 PM, heyjude48...@aol.com wrote: Hello Everyone,   As you know I am having the Medtronic pain pump put in.  I went for my first consultation yesterday.  Before they put in the pump I have to have a psychiatric consultation to see if I'm going to be a good candidate.   I'm sure it's been a long time, but has anyone had a psychiatric consultation before.  I need to know what to expect.  I don't know why but I'm kind of nervous about it.  I have my heart set on having this surgery because if I don't then I will have to have my leg amputated.  There are no other Dr.s who want to continue with oral medication.   I also have to go on Lyrica instead of Oxycodone.  Has anyone taken Lyrica for pain, not depression?   I appreciate your answers and look forward to reading them,   Thanks, I love you, Jude, Michigan

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