Sharon:
Neurontin is a nerve medication that tends to target nerves globally and has some serious side effects for some people. Lyrica is a newer medication that was designed for use with diabetic neuropathy. It tends to target damaged nerves instead of acting globally. Not to say it does not have side effects but it is generally tolerated well and is a newer medication. Dosing requires a ramping up process that can be worked out with your pain management physician. I am on about 400 mg per day and have been out of surgery 12 weeks this coming Saturday. I still have distraction pain with 2 discs replaced in the lumbar region. I believe it will last for awhile but, as I've said before, I will take this pain versus what I was like before the surgery. Hang in there Sharon. Believe it will get better and it will.
Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident 2004
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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