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I was put on Lyrica for fibromyalgia. I started out on a very low dose since I don't handle meds very well. 25 mg once a day for two days, then 50 mg for two days, then 75 mg for two days, then 100 mg for two days. On the day after I took 75mg (I took the pills at night) I started bleeding! I am post menopause. Haven't had a period in over 16 months. Now I'm having a hard time. I feel very weak an dizzy from the bleeding. I go back to to the doctor tomorrow to do blood work to see wha... View full comment
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My daughter got the 2nd shot and she was paralized from chest down. She has Trans verse mylitis. it's been 5yrs this September. She still is partial paralized on her left side. This vaccine has changed my daughter's life. The vaccine is what cause this to my daughter. I wish they would of told the truth, my daughter would have a normal life, not have the daily task she has to face . They don't report all the side effects, that gardasil causes they didn't want to report hers. I made them tell... View full comment
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I've gain weight and it's has spoil my sperm ability to impregnate woman. I regretted using it, as I've stopped for almost five months now. I need help on how to treat myself to return to normal.
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