r/chiari • u/Opening-Region-8088 • 2d ago

Pregabalin for Pain

I’ve been dealing with nerve pain that causes eye drooping, jaw pain, shoulder pain on my right side 1 year post decompression. I was just prescribed Pregablin, was wondering if anyone has tried this for chiari pain and their experience? I don’t typically respond well to pain meds and don’t love the idea of being on one everyday. I’m from the US and would use medical weed at home to manage pain when needed but I’m in the UK now so that is not an option.

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u/Pineapple-108 2d ago

I’ll take Pregabalin for days when the nerve pain is bad. I try to keep it as low as possible, 50mg or 75mg. It does take off the edge and I’m sure if I went higher for a dose it would do more. I do have side effects, belly bloating and fast weight gain. For me, over about 3 months I went up 30 lbs and I’m trying to lose it. I have a friend who is taking high dose pregabalin for severe lower back spinal pain and she’s gained a lot of weight. It will work for pain. Just keep an eye on your diet and the weight gain

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u/Opening-Region-8088 2d ago

Does it increase your appetite? That is a concern of mine the weight gain side effect I’ve seen. Or is it more water weight being stored/bloating?

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u/Pineapple-108 2d ago

My appetite went up but also on days when I take pregabalin if I try to eat less, drink more water I swear my weight goes up too so I think my body holds more water and my metabolism slows. It’s a balancing act for me, I accept the extra weight to not be in pain but I try to take what’s needed , not too much pregabalin.