The lesser of the 2 evils?

[martyusa]

Originally Posted by Maria

Marty,
Have you tried Neurontin, Topamax or something like Elavil for the pain?

Yes, I was on Neurontin, but the doses were so low it would have been no different that a Placebo effect. I have a neighbor who take 3400 mgs everyday and literally take 3 cups full of pills everyday. Granted his condition is the neck area and worse than mine. But the last thing I want is to feel stupid being doped up all the time. I'd almost rather deal with the pain that is somewhat controlled with short term meds and keep my whits about me. If I'm gonna have a constant 4-6 pain level, fine. Just tell me and I'll make an attempt to make that a new baseline for me.

Still waiting on a call back from the doc.