Even with all of the great replies from all of you, I am still debating using Gabapentin...what a chicken I am!!! Yesterday, I was really tempted to try it because my pain was quite severe...definitely, not just a "nuisance"...but, I got through the day w/out resorting to asking for the Gaba. Today, started with a lot of pain and stiffness, but, as I continued to move around, I felt much better...so, once again...I declined asking for the Gaba. I do have the Tramadol for pain, but, I am reluctant to take that, too, because of the constipation aspect. I had such a terrible experience with constipation while in the hospital after my surgery for a fractured hip that I can't seem to bring myself to take it. The constipation was so extreme that I eventually had to see my gastroenterologist to try to get some relief...once again, what a chicken I am! At this point, you must be thinking...the pain must not be too severe if she can resist taking something that could help her. I've always had a high level of pain tolerance, although, I beginning to think that this is changing for me. Thanks to all, again, for doing what you could to help me. Oh...just one more thing...a few of you "switched"from the Gaba to Gralise (sp?) I had asked what difference you felt...both related to effectiveness and side effects. Thanks, again...hope all are finding some relief...

Virginia Therese