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A member asked:

Lyrica (pregabalin) and gabapentin sorta works but have too many side effects. i have chronic head nerve pain . what are my options?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pain Specialist!!: Interventional pain treatment (injections) may be helpful Ask your Primary Care Provider for a referral! Hope this helps Dr Z

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Answered 2/27/2017

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