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When does post op pain that disrupts sleep go away? (Lumbar fusion)
Spine Health | Last Active: Aug 22 6:47am | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
I wonder if your doc would consider Gabapentin even though it is somewhat similar to Lyrica? Gabapentin allowed me enough relief to stop the Oxy after my lumbar fusions. Before I tried it, the nerve zaps had me in tears when all I wanted was to sleep. I was on 600 mgs 3x day.
I used ice packs on my back a lot in bed too. That would make me so cold, so I’d counter it with a heating pad on my stomach.
Have you tried any topical meds such as Icy Hot or Biofreeze on your legs and glute?
Sorry for the pain you are going through.
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What have you found icy hot and or Biofreeze to help with.
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Are you thinking that Gabapentin in addition to the Lyrica or Gabapentin instead of the Lyrica? Were you on Lyrica and then switched to Gabapentin. Not quite sure what you are thinking. I'm having another horrendous night. It's not just the zaps (like forth of july fireworks) the right leg feels heavy and weak too. Also this is an additional problem: I just finished the pneumatic pump on my left leg due to lymphedema from ovarian cancer treatment. I can't believe all this.