Bob, I had a great time with minimum pain in Europe last spring (on LYRICA at the time) but several days after I got home I was in horrific pain that led me to ask my PCP for something. He prescribed oxycodone, which helps a little but constipates. Later on I tried tramadol which helps more but gives me urinary problems unless I take only small doses. It's a losing game sometimes, but I keep searching!! BTW, Bob; keep posting your contributions for searchers to profit from and thanks---Tom