Putting on weight being on pregablin

Hi everyone :hugs: im really struggling at the moment in my life, i got put on pregablin cause i have alot of nerve damage in my legs and since i have put on a few stone i don’t know how much cause i don’t want to get on the scales and see how much I have put on but its alot dmd i was alwaÿs a size 20 12 and im so depressed and won’t go out and stay in all the time ! But i need thd pregablin cause it helps eith my pa

Pregabalin is a nightmare when it comes to weight gain so I really do deal for you.
Personally, Ive developed an eating disorder due to 20 years of medications including Pregabalin messing with my weight. I hardly eat yet I’m overweight :man_shrugging:t2:
Ultimately, I constantly have to remind myself that it’s a pro vs con weighing scale scenario.
A bit of weight gain or constant pain?
Of course it’s also problematic in that the extra weight causes problems due to the additional stress on your joints.
Speak with your MS Nurse - if they are good then they will look at your overall medication programme

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