Lyrica Side Effects Results In Loss Of 13 Teeth (Page 2)

I am the patient of a pain management physician because there is nothing else that can be done for my back other thantry to manage my pain. I have had 19 back surgeries, including rods, broken back and rods on right side. My last surgery was the insertion of two morphine pain pumps, which caused my body to reject the plastic or some component thereof. They also inserted two dual-lead dorsal column stimulators, and even though all four of these pumps worked successfully, my body also rejected come component in the stimulators as well. One of the largest problems, second only to the pain, was the fact that I had 5 deep wound that went all the way down to my rectus muscle in my stomach. I had a staph infection from the pump as well as the stimulator. It took 6 months of wound care from the pain pumo, and now I am left with the most hideous scar. Same problem with my back, Oh well....this was supposed to be about LYRICA! Since January 2005, my doctor placed me on Lyrica and I thank God for it, because it has helped a great deal with my pain, however, after having to make an appointment to see an oral surgeon to remove all my teeth because of the Lyrica, I am LIVID!! No one eluded to the fact that Lyrica cound cause my teeth to rot out of my head, when I had the most wonderful white straight teeth. I just celebrated my 46th birthday a little over a week ago and I am facing dentures right in the mouth! There out to be a disclaimer, of which there were one. I am a label reader, and read instructions implicitly. At any rate, that won't help the halth of my mouth at this point. Is there a class action law suit out there somewhere, that would at the very least pay for any dental work, or at least warn those in the future? BE WARNED! You deserve a right to be informed. Signed, Oh My Missing Teeth in Oklahoma!

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I too am having the same problem with my teeth. They're rottening out at the gum line. By the time I noticed it's to late!

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I had a mouthful of straight white teeth at one time. Now I have a full upper denture and lost 1 lower tooth and my other lower teeth are in trouble. They all break, one by one! I was put on Lyrica (pregabalin) about 5 years ago.

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I was on Lyrica for about a year and a half. I took it because of herniated disc pain in my cervical spine and a fusion. I was in severe pain I thought. While on Lyrica, I was a zombie and could not even drive a car. I had no pain while on it though. I would sleep 15 hours a day and do nothing. I decided I wanted to be alive again. I slowly got off it. I had symptoms of wasp stings all over my body for four months. My doctor asked me if I was sure I wanted to get off it. She told me most people cannot get off Lyrica. I have read that it feed your cannabanoid and opiate receptors.
It has been seven months now and I still have prickles all over constantly. I have become allergic to wheat and gluten. I have lost 6 waist sizes, as I gained 30 pounds while on Lyrica. I regret ever going on it and I glad I am finally off of it. I am off all my meds. I am 63 and have never felt clearer in my head. I do have some physical pain but I would rather feel the pain. After finally getting off it I discovered I had a rotary cuff problem and a back problem. Lyrica masked all of these symptoms.

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YES, CAREFUL WITH LYRICA .. ALL TEETH TOWARD BACK JUST TURNED BLACK!! I ALSO AM UNABLE TO WALK AS IT CAUSED ADVERSE REACTION- ATCUALLY CAUSED NERVE DAMAGE TO MY LOWER EXTREMETIES!! THEN I WAS PLACED ON BACLOFIN ALSO ADVERSE REACTION CAUSING ME TO HAVE SPASMS AS IT IS SUPPOSE TO HELP BUT I NEVER HAD NERVE DAMAGE OR SPASMS BOTH MEDICATION CAN CAUSE SO MANY PROBLEMS PLEASE BE CAREFUL - I'M LOOKING FOR LAWYER NOW GIVEN UP STOPPING THE MEDICATION DID NOT HELP ME!! I DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER:"( JUST SUE G.J. MUST DO SOME RESEARCH.. I'M WORKING ON THIS NOW . ANY RESPONSE WOULD BE HELPFUL... GOODLUCK MY PRAYERS FOR ALL WHO HAVE HAD A BAD MEDICATION - I CAN NOT WALK ANYMORE WALKER WHEELCHAIR NO TEETH.. SCARY !!! GOD BLESS *

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I JUST SAW YOU FELT LIKE ENDING IT ALL I FELT THE SAME WAY... TRY TO GET ALL YOUR RECORDS FIND A GREAT DOCTOR WHO LISTENS NOT MANY OUT THERE - NOW GOING FOR A LAWYER NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO FOR MANY YEARS!!.. SAD:( HANG IN THERE I'M TRYING MY BEST TOO .. GOD BLESS :) ** SO DIFFICULT FOR ALL OF USE DAMAGED BY MEDICATIONS... MY PRAYERS*

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Hi yes the side effect of losing your teeth due to Lyrica
is infact a very sad one Iike you I suffered in the same way but have been lucky enough to save my teeth though I was having a lot of difficulty with my dentist.
I have been spared losing any of my teeth. I think it is appauling that Lyrica will not take any of the responsibility for the painand suffering that this has caused in anyones mouth.
We can only hope that one day in the not too future we may get some help for the terrible pain and humiliation that Lyrica has caused .
I was fifty had perfect teeth then after five years of taking 800 mg of Lyrica per day, my gums and teeth started aching I have have had lots of canal treatment to save my teeth, now my gums are back to normal.
I slowly took myself off Lyrica am in constant terrible pain but would rather put up with this than lose my teeth.

Alexander

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I am also patient on lyrica for many years now.I just loss my 5th tooth today.The first one came out when I I have stage 4 copd as if thats not enough I must have my teeth fall out.Wow what luck.I also wish I had someone to pay for me to have my teeth roots cut out of my gums,and some dentures Im on disability and I dont have dental ins.pleaase let me know about any law suites to lyrica.

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Hi I won't go into the story as to why I am taking lyrics and morphine but its similar to those listed.I am losing teeth as well and would like to be contacted if and when someone has any information about lawsuits pertaining to these medications.Its disgusting that we have to fork out more money for further damages to our bodies when we already spend a fortune on our healthcare from accidents we did not deserve!I too am beyond angry!Maybe we should try and demand that this be looked into since there's so many of us with dental problems and know its the drugs that are causing this.

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I am crying. I have been sick for years, my name is Cathy and I have peripheral neuropathy and every kind of opathy you can dream of. The only things I had left were my beautiful brown hair, and my Beautiful BEAUTIFUL Teeth.. and I have been on Lyrica for years. Now.. I am like TURTLEMAN.. YI YI YI.. LIVE ACTION.. no teeth..and he has more hair then me. My teeth just keep falling out like crackers. crumbling. If Lyrica did this.. My dismay will grow. I have to find out if I have the big C next week... just thought I would join you all.. this is where I will get LOVE and understanding
always your friend
Cathy

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Well, I am in shock after reading all these depressing posts re losing teeth from Lyrica. I have been taking Lyrica for a number of years now, maybe 5 years but have not had any problems with my teeth as of YET! I am terrified now, I never knew anything about this side effect but will certainly be checking with my gp on Monday. I really have not had much in the way of side effects since starting it, just a wonky head occasionally, but that is it. I am on 150 mg twice a day. This is very scary news, relieved I found this site though, would prefer to know than to be oblivious. Can you all be sure it was the Lyrica?

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Hi GJ
yes it is indeed a sad state of affairs for all of us.
We have had enough struggling with pain but when you start to lose your teeth alledgedly through Lyrica it is like the last straw.
These giant drug companies are destroying too many peoples lives.
Am sure others like me would possibly never of taken this drug if it had been mentioned anywhere of the above in the side effects.
We can only hope that perhaps someone will listen to us then we might get a case to be compensated from these rogue companies who put profit before lifes.

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I found this post too.. oh I am hoping with all of my heart that your teeth will be spared .. I had Donny Osmond teeth.
Now OMG.. I feel so down.. nobody including my doctor could figure out.. WHY/???? why at 47 would I be in such bad shape.. well enough of me.. my prayers are with you.. keep in touch.. always Cathy.. You are truly in my prayers!

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Hi After reading some of the new posts and having the medical knowledge I have gained from various physicians I have been to the proof is in the pudding.I have the begginning of osteoporosis.I take 1200mg.of calcium with vitaminD plus daily Multi vitamin and have been prescribed morphine lyrica tegretol and heart medication plus asthma medsall medications were started at various times within an 8 year time period.I had been prescribed other mess the two years prior to the past 8years.My teeth began falling out in the past 6 years to present.It makes so much sense that Lyrics is the culprit.I wonder if there has been a pharmaceutical investigation on Lyrics?If not as we can all assume that they are not willing to assume fault.We should all visit with a law firm willing to investigate our problems rather than everyone go to various law firms who might not get the ball rolling because I feel it would stregnthen the problem and its stronger to go in numbers even if we cannot travel here and there we have the phone and email to converse and some law firms have out of state firms that they work with.With so many of us on the same medication with similar problems it appears to be lyrics.I would not mind if someone contacted me.I am going to call an attorney and press them on our problem.It certainly is not fair to anyone of us to experience further medical or dental problems we don't need it!I know I don't and I really cannot afford another problem.I have tried so hard not to by taking the least amount of medications I had a neuron stimulator placed in my back and now I have to have a revision and I have done everything I could to control my complex regional pain syndrome and low back problems that I m angry and frustrated and not much is working.At 51 years old I should be enjoying life rather than living my life at the doctors office!I am not looking for an excuse to blame someone it just seems unfair to be mislead by physicians pharmaceutical companies and the rest of the medical world.My stimulator was put in supposedly to help my pain which is in my left leg and low back the stimulator does not cover my low back after 4years of explaining to my doctors my back is killing me and I just found out the stimulator electrodes needs to be moved for low back coverage not that its the perfect treatment but it is better than having a higher dowager of medication and more meds. Good Luck to everyone please let me know what you find out! Thanks.

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I was on savella for quite a few years, due to insurance denying my continue use of lyrica, i found that it did work for pain. due to my depression i went off all my meds, not a great idea, but felt i needed to. anyhow i have just been put on lyrica and find the side effects like blurred vision annoying. i will be calling to go back on savella, and do recommend it.

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Linda, it's Cathy on the post.. I am with you and I would like to talk to you about this.. its a tragedy
cathy

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Can someone please tell me how you know it is the Lyrica, i am petrified!

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Can you please tell me the information about your dentist including tele number? I dont know what to do. My teeth for the past month have been feeling funny almost like my gums feel like they are receding. Thanks for any input you can give.! I am so very sorry to read about your experiences. )-:

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We need to consult an expert familiar with pharmaceuticals experience and push to have an investigation on Lyrica .If Lyrica is what we all believe causing our teeth to crumble and fall out it must have nerve involvement. Nerves are vital parts of our bodies and they are what inervates our tissues.It would only make sense that it would benefit us all to seek out an experienced well known attorney as it would pay any reasonable amount would help to cover the pain and suffering and embarrassment attorney fees ect... Many pharmaceutical companies have been found to be at fault for other medications why should we wait to see if something can be done lets push Ãnd push hard now.There seems to be enough of us facing the same problem and we are convinced having taken the same drug "Lyrica" it makes sense to get an investigation started than to wait and see what happens.

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Hello Alexander
Thank you for sh aring your experience with Lyrica. I too have been on Lyrica for approx 5 years, first at 100mg then gradually up to 300mg per day. As my pain is in my mouth I find it difficult to say if I am experiencing pain from the Lyrica also. I am very worried after reading this site, I asked my gp the other day, she has not heard of these side effects with Lyrica, I see my dentist in two days and will ask him, and finally my pain specialist in one week...and ask him. Did your dentist say it was the Lyrica?
Thank you.

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Hello Tara
my dentist would not commit to Lyrica as he was obviously frightened that I would quote him . He said he thinks it is a combination of morphine and Lyrica that is drying my gums and could be causing the damage.Basically he was frightened that he would get into trouble saying it was Lyrica . Most of the professionals will not speak up as they do not want to be incriminated in a law suit ( they all close ranks to protect each other).From the posts on this sight it is obvious what is the cause of our problems it is Lyrica there is too much money being made from this drug as it is quite expensive to purchase. Profits before lifes.
I don't think this is a coincidence too many people are suffering and now we are all speaking up about this.

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