I found that pain management at the local university teaching hospital was best. Unlike a practicing PM doctor who only want to give injections so they make money, the university hospital will help you with meds. I'm on gabapentin and tramadol. I still deal with a good amount of pain but at least the meds take the edge off. I have a bulged and herniated L45. I've been living with it for years. I keep my core muscles toned. I don't know if or how much it helps but I do the exercises almost every day. I hope you find a path to reduce your pain.
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Jim
2003 L5S1 Charite
1981 L5S1 Discectomy
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