i have an overwhelming case of arthritis, and manufacture very large spurs in my back and since i bled out 2 times,they tell me i can't take any of the arthritis medications anymore. however i do qualify for pain medication, which did not work at all, so i went 2 years thinking this would be a way of life, but last week my doctor ordered Tramadol, which i have started taking 3 days ago. i do feel a lot better, thank goodness! i was wondering if Lyica would help me. i have an appointment on Monday with my orthopedic doctor. i am just curios ! what do you think, at least i can speak to him with some knowledge?