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If you suffer from neuropathic pain in your lower back and legs, how have you been treated?

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I have been suffering from chronic pain in my back and legs for o

About 12 years ago, I began to suffer from sharp pains going down my...

07/01/08

I have chronic pain in both of my legs and lower back.  It is definitely due to two discectomies at L4-5, and possibly due to one botched surgery and a long term exposure to solvents that caused nerve damage.  Among other diagnoses, I have been told it is "failed back surgery syndrome" and "radiculopathy".

 

I have been treated with Lyrica, Elavil, MSContin and immediate release oxycodone for breakthrough pain.  This combination of medications is efficacious, but I am always interested in hearing about others types of treatment, no matter if they are orthodox or alternative.

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