times had to get my husband to help me to dress. When I showered I had to lay down because of all of the throbbing pain and I would sweat profusely. I walked with the help of a cane and for about 3 years I could not wear regular shoes. I have degenerative disc disease with pinched nerves and spinal stenosis. I was recently given Lyrica. It worked miracles. I began my life again. I am concerned because muscles in upper back and sides are terribly sore, like it has been from the start. Like from the flu. Has anyone experienced this before? Is it a side effect of the Lyrica? Could it be a combination of the DDD and FMS?