I guess that makes me a newbie!!!!
Anyway, I found this forum while surfing for info on Amitriptyline and Neurontin. I just started this combo of drugs yesterday. I didn't have a very good day either as I felt like crap. I have been on tramadol since my surgery for a spinal tumor back in Jan. of 2006.

I had a Schwannoma tumor removed from my spinal cord on Jan. 17, 2006. The NS did a laminectomy of T11, T12, and L1 to get to it and remove what he could. Since then my MRI's have indicated the tumor is not growing back but I have severe pain in the surgery and surronding areas.

Just last week I switched to another hospital for a second opinion. I was referred to a new doctor and saw him this week. Next week I will get a full round of MRI's, lab work and xrays. He also put me on Amitriptyline and Neurontin for the pain. He said they wanted new MRI's because their machines will provide clearer images than the ones I had from the last place.

Now to search through the forum.....................

Hello, and welcome to NT! This is a great place, with many friendly, caring, and helpful people.

We're so glad you found us!

Here are a few places to look at just to get you started:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum72.html

I wish you all the best.

Welcome to NT

There's lots of info to research.

You'll find lots of cyberfriends for support.

We understand.

Ask if you need to know how to get around.

hi and welcome to NT.
i'm not familiar with tumors.
i believe there is a forum for tumors. maybe someone else can give you the link.

i hope you find what you need here.