A member asked:

I use 600mg lyrica (pregabalin) 30mg oxynorm for l5s1disc hern pain&sciatica.use cane to walk&waiting scs.am i imaging i can barely walk now or can it get that bad?v bad limp and pressure unbearable when walking

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Snowballing: The fact that you're waiting for a scs would suggest that there is not an otherwise 'surgical lesion' like an obvious herniated disc that would benefit from a traditional (and relatively benign) surgery. Chronic pain absolutely has a strong psychological component. Pre-surgical psych testing should be included for anybody prior to scs.

Answered 2/17/2014

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Looks like: You are on the right track with the SCS. Hopefully that helps and your pain doctor can help keep you better controlled with your pain.

Answered 4/29/2017

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