I was Gabapentin
Gabapentin (spelling?) is the generic for Neurontin. It only helped me for about a year then we kept upping the does until I began to have vision issues! Also, it does make you gain weight as well with or without the munchies. I like to drink with my husband on the weekends, so Lyrica is out. They recently gave a Rx for Amitriptyline but it too has side effects with alcohol and sun exposure. The only two things left in this life that I can do or enjoy!  So I do not know what is next...Cheryl
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female age 45, height 5"6", 145 lbds, non smoker, conservative treatments failed, (7/2007) C4/5/6 peek disc replacements,plate & screws failed fusion,
(9/2008) revision with bone replace plate and screws, (10/2009) C3/4 stand alone peek cage, (12/2010) facet joint injections C3-7, (1/2011) rhizotomy C6/7 failed, Trouble swallowing
most recent mri (7/2011) shows ajacent level issues: right neural foraminal narrowing C2/3, posterior bulge indents thecal sac at C6/7/T1 no mass effect on cord.
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