Yes, the medical profession has really changed. A lot has to do with the insurance company approvals and set up. I am 80 and the system is not kind anymore to our age group. I never took Pregabalin and was wondering if it had any side effects for you? All these commercials on TV for all the new drugs show everyone doing their Happy Dance and in all the small print all the possible serious side effects. Have a close friend in Louisville and will asked her about the different health policies there. She used to live here in Pa. Didn't realize Seattle was so expensive.