Hi Mazza!
I gained about the same weight as Murfisto while taking Lyrica. I cut the dosage down quite a bit to try to control the swelling.
Lyrica workked so well on my neuropathic pain as well as the fibro pain that it was worth it for awhile. After most of my neuropathy left I stopped the Lyrica completely. I don't feel it's safe. At least for me.
God bless you.
Love, Dian