Pamela, that is quite a story, I asked in another thread how you came to have your first fusion, etc., but I think I got it now! Wanted to ask about your experience with Lyrica. I am still working on getting my diagnosis and plan sorted out, but in the meantime taking Neurontin, which I started at a low dose but up to about 500 mg 3 times a day, and I dont think its helping. Was considering asking to try Lyrica since its supposed to be better, more refined version of the similar gabapentin, but the side effects scare me a little. So far I don't think ive had any on the neurontin. I have a ton of nerve pain and living mostly in bed the past month. I could handle all of it but its the resulting foot cramping that puts me over the top. Should I avoid the Lyrica?

My experience with Lyrica was HORRENDOUS. If you search on the word, you will find a number of threads/posts about that drug. Few are complimentary.