@shelsie22 wondering what the dosage is that you took, plus what was a pain med that may have been included post surgery?

I am No Doctor - only another pain suffered whose orthopedic surgeon saw my scans of my neck, lower back, and thoracic spine and said there was Nothing he could do at all.

Reasons he did not state: It could be I am obese at 300 lbs. I am over the age of 65 and diabetic. But I am not dead yet. I also think he knew the pain clinic I was at because he also said he did not do pain control.

So, independently, telling no one, I started with 600 mg of Lyrica before bed and if I woke up before 3 or 4 hrs; took another dose. I experience much less pain plus extended range of movement. No pain meds yet - although they are expected tomorrow morning.
That is all I have to share on this subject. I wish all of you a well pain-free life.