Guest guest Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 While I am waiting to determine if I want to go the Artificial Disc Route, I wake up frequently at night due to my back pain. Actually, I have a few good days and a few bad days. When I am on a streak of bad days, I find if I take a vicadin at night, it helps me sleep. Only problem is I am very groggy in the morning. It takes a few hours for this to wear off. After that I usually feel pretty good. Discussing this with my doctor, we both feel that we would prefer for me not to take a narcotic unless it is absolutely required. He recommended I try gabapentin which has been found to tremendously help this type of pain in some people. Anyone have any direct experience? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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