I have been taking Reclas for 5 or more years and prior to that other medication to stave of the infusions for osteoporosis. It has slowed the progression down. I have degenerative disc disease with arthritis in my spine. I've had a couple of back surgeries with fusion of L4-L5. This left me with permanent L5 nerve damage to my left leg from my knee to my toes. I guess I am hoping the Gabapentin will help with pain. I messed up my kidneys in the 80's trying to stay away from pain killers for herniated disc's and was given 1200mg of ibuprofen for many years. I have been a solid 3 on the kidney scale according to my blood work for years. My pharmacist is more aware then my doctors of meds that might do more damage. He has red flagged for me in the past. As always thanks for lending an ear and more.