Postherpetic Neuralgia
"I developed shingles in my face, scalp, and eye in 2005.  The initial pain was treated with gabapentin, which didn&#039;t work very well. The doc wouldn&#039;t prescribe anything stronger.  In fact, she hardly recognized that shingles pain was significant.



My PHN kicked in when the rash disappeared.  I&#039;ve still got it.



I monitored the internet for PHN meds and when Lyrica came out I notified my new doc immediately.  He started me out at 100 mg three times a day and when that was only modestly effective he kicked it up to 150 mg X 3.  It works very nicely.  However there are side effects.  My weight gain has been significant.  Brain fog happens.  I get double vision on an irregular basis.  I feel tired.  Now my liver values are increasing."