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2yrs after lumbar laminectomy still having leg nerve pain. taking 600mg lyrica/day and also get leg spasms especially when asleep. any non-surg opts?

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Yes: The mainstream options include a variety of other medications that can be tried. Most are used off label for this condition. You can also try a selective nerve block. Then you also have the option of a spinal cord stimulator. In alternative medicine there are options like acupuncture and Ayurveda and dietary supplement options.

Answered 2/18/2015

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