longbow51
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Pregabalin (Lyrica) is an option to gabapentin with milder side effects.
Fusion is basically a 50/50 surgery on helping. And there are downsides as many have posted. My wife is going through this; at her height of 6'1" surgeon estimates 20% chance of success.
Neurologist recommended a Copper Fit X-Back Brace, which helps if she has to walk very far. Overuse of braces can cause muscle atrophy according to some, but he's really good.
On her second epidural, which is working so far. She has done the core exercises for decades.
Good luck.
Fusion is basically a 50/50 surgery on helping. And there are downsides as many have posted. My wife is going through this; at her height of 6'1" surgeon estimates 20% chance of success.
Neurologist recommended a Copper Fit X-Back Brace, which helps if she has to walk very far. Overuse of braces can cause muscle atrophy according to some, but he's really good.
On her second epidural, which is working so far. She has done the core exercises for decades.
Good luck.
