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Is Gabapentin Effective In The Treatment Of Pain Due To Spinal Stenosis?

how successful is this drug[ gabapentin] in relieving the pain from a nerve that is hurting from spinal stenosis? the discomfort runs down my leg and concentrates in my lower leg. I have had epidurals but this one has not addressed the irritated nerve [L 4-5]
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Nerve pain due to spinal stenosis is unlikely to be relieved with Gabapentin. You should get an MRI of the spine done. If there is ant lumbar disc prolapse causing spinal stenosis, minimal access surgery will help in removal of the prolapsed disc and relieve your pain. Please consult a spine surgeon.
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Is Gabapentin Effective In The Treatment Of Pain Due To Spinal Stenosis?

Nerve pain due to spinal stenosis is unlikely to be relieved with Gabapentin. You should get an MRI of the spine done. If there is ant lumbar disc prolapse causing spinal stenosis, minimal access surgery will help in removal of the prolapsed disc and relieve your pain. Please consult a spine surgeon.