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My doctor prescibed Lyrica for me.  When I went to the pharmacy to pick it up, I was told that the insurance company needed a pre-authorization for this drug.  After about 10 days of "fighting" with the insurance company, I got a letter of denial for the drug as it was too experimental.  That same day, I went to the pharmacy to pick up some refills and lo and behold, there was my Lyrica prescription filled! 

It has worked wonders for me.  I am on the lowest dose and it has eased my pain tremendously.  On that scale of 1 - 10, how is your pain, I went from a constant 7 or 8 to a 2.  I can certainly handle that!  Now, I am afraid that the insurance company won't cover any more prescriptions. 

I took the letter of denial and a copy of the receipt for the drug to my pain management doctor.  Her office will take care of the fighting when I go to have the new prescription filled. 

This amuses me....and ticks me off at the same time.    I can't take the Neurontin because of the "stoned" effect.  I have to be able to function since I am the primary caregiver for my parents.  So, it's either I can't function because of the pain or being "stoned."    Go figure.  Lyrica takes care of that problem....... 

Here's to better days..... 

Sandy T 

I stumbled across this topic and glad to know about the drug. I take neurontin for neuropathy and headaches. it has worked well but the stoned thing does bother me. I am to see my neurologist soon and will ask about lycra to get her opinion and perhaps switch.  

Thanks for the tip! 

God Bless 

greenthum