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Taking Gabapentin For Back Pain, Severe Pain. Advice?

I take 900 to 1200 mg of Gabapentin for my low back pain - tomorrow I am having a Ablation of the nerve (for my pain) lately I ve been having VERY bad body pain (in my legs, elbows, hip-(left side only) sometimes I cry to get out of bed, but once Im up and moving the pain is much less. Help.....ps I also take a lot of meds for other things. if you would like a list of them please let me know. thank you
Sat, 23 Mar 2013
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wlcom to HCM

the med u are taking is quite good for yours pain,but any how ,responce is not that good.u have sciatica of left side,due to compression of nerve in yours back.pl take vit D3 sachets,muscle relaxant,local diathermy,pain killers & b1b6b12 tabs.spinal extention exercises will help u. meditation & yoga , morning & evening walk is good for u.see ortho dr there.

dr s k gupta

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Taking Gabapentin For Back Pain, Severe Pain. Advice?

hi wlcom to HCM the med u are taking is quite good for yours pain,but any how ,responce is not that good.u have sciatica of left side,due to compression of nerve in yours back.pl take vit D3 sachets,muscle relaxant,local diathermy,pain killers & b1b6b12 tabs.spinal extention exercises will help u. meditation & yoga , morning & evening walk is good for u.see ortho dr there. dr s k gupta drskg1@gmail.com