Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

[newmania]

I'm 47 yrs old, stage III follicular lymphoma patient, completing my 3rd round of RCVP (Rituxan, Cytoxan, Vincristine and Prednisone) treatment. My peripheral neuropathy drives me pretty nuts (evidently relatively common side-effect of Vincristine) and my wife did some research on a drug, Lyrica, for use to reduce the neuropathy My oncologist had never prescribed Lyrica before (usually prescribes Neurontin) but agreed it might be a good choice. I started my first dose of Lyrica tonight, and will eventually work up to 4/day. Does anyone have any experience with this drug in treatment for their neuropathy?

[nervous]

I came down with Mantel Cell lymphoma about 2.5 years ago. Originally my feet were very cold and numb and at the same time painful

when I walked. I also sometimes had difficulty keeping my balance when walking. My hands were less effected.I was perscribed Lyrica.It graetly eased my pain when walking but made me feel dizzy and confused. I almost got lost the first evening walking near my house!
These drugs effect people differently. I hope it works better for you. They are also other drugs that may ease symptoms but in my case nothing worked and I had to learn to live with it.

Wishing you good luck!

Ron