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I need advice about taking lyrica vs gabapentin? Can I take gabapentin by day and lyrica at night?

I have taken Lyrica starting at 75mg and now up to 150mg twice a day for just over a year now. I decided to try find a less expensive alternative and Gabapentin was recommended by a pharmacist. I am not a diabetic, but I've had spinal fusion twice, 10 years and 1year ago. Now I suffer with... read more

Spinal Fusion - In July of 2016, I had a four level fusion from L2 to S1..Fast forward to April of?

... 2017, I am no longer in pain in my legs, but my back pain has increased 4x from where it was. I am currently only on 4 10mg. of roxicodone, but my pain management doctor wants to start to wean me off that. Is there another drug I should ask him about?

Help finding a pain management doctor?

I had a major spinal fusion ( lower lumbar) in July of 2023. My condition pre-surgery was at a very severe state due to awaiting medical insurance for surgery(5yr). In turn, worsened my spinal stenosis. My pain was daily at least a 6. 5 or 7. I walked barely, very hunched over. Well, on the day of... read more

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