Appt. w/Dr. Bridwell & neurontin

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I saw Dr. Bridwell a couple of years ago when my revision surgeon

retired and I didn't like the docs that took his place. I didn't have

to wait long for an appointment and the visit didn't take that much

time, at least in my situation. I saw him for numbness and nerve

pain in my right leg as a result of nerve damage at L5-S1. They took

an xray and he was concerned about arachnoiditis. It was not and he

explained that I had a lot of scar tissue and that was contributing

to the problem. He is a very intelligent doctor and his staff is the

best. I live in Kansas City so it was just a four hour drive across

the state. My husband and I agree that if I have any further spine

problems we will go back to him. He is the best.

I have taken neurontin in the past for nerve pain. It didn't help me

and just made me tired and loopy. However, I know that it realy does

help some people. There is also a new drug, Lyrica,that is supposed

to work like neurontin but without the side effects. I have not

tried it. The numbness seems to have reached a plateau, and the

nerve pain is now intermittant. I see a pain doc and take a

hydracodone if the stabbing pain is unbearable. I am fortunate that

the stabbing pains are much less frequent so I don't need to take

pain meds that often.

Sending good thoughts for your appointment with Dr. B. I think you

will be very pleased.

Barbara