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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. But I have tried Gabapentin, and it didn't help. And I start Lyrica this week. I'm not hopeful. [/quote]

After trying Gabapentin, my new doctor switched me to a low does of Lyrica and a low dose of Cymbalta. It took a bit to figure out the balance, but it has been a huge game changer. Depends on your pain source, of course. But for me, it was a game changer for neuropathic pain.[/quote]

Do you feel like it gives you brain fog?  I am really worried about these meds and whether they will lead to higher chance of dementia but I also wonder about living a life of pain (which is also bad for your brain).[/quote]

Once the balance was made, I did not experience brain fog. When the Lyrica was too high, I did experience brain fog. I take a higher dose at night (when my pain is the worst) than in the morning.

The Cymbalta gave me energy back that gabapentin and Lyrica alone took away, which means I eat better, can tolerate more exercise, and do other activities that are typically thought of dementia-fighters (more socializing, brain games, learning, etc.). Alzheimers runs in my family so this is also a concern of mine.[/quote]

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