I've had fibromyalgia for 16 years. After years of suffering and spending most of my time on the sofa, I finally broke down and started taking Lyrica two years ago. Well, within 3 days if felt relief! I have gained quite a bit of weight since starting it, but the benefits definitely outweigh the side effects. I still have an occasional flare up, but they're tolerable and short lived. I would recommend it to anyone!