Fibromyalgia, pain in arms, hands. Taking lyrica. Family history of pancreatic cancer. Treatment?
Patient: Hi Doctor, Ihave been told that I could have fibromyalgia ,but not really diagnosed properly.I have seen the chart just now that shows the areas that are affected and that is exactly where I have the pain,although my pain extendsto my arms and hands. I have been taking lyrica for this and I find this helpfull.What exactly is lyrica for.My brother passed away last November from pancratic cancer and he was also on lyrica.Thank You. Doctor: Lyrica tab contains the ingredient Pregabalin.Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant drug used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct therapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalization in adults.Pregabalin is effective at treating chronic pain in disorders such as fibromyalgia nd spinal cord injury.If it is very painful then u can take Tab lyrica 150 mg twice daily after food for 1 month.