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Tender all over. cannot sit or lie down without pain. ongoing 15 yrs. spinal fusion did not help. lyrica (pregabalin) & tens machine my lifesavers?

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Dr. Mark Sterling answered

So many options: See a pain specialist, and keep trying. There are many different types of medications, non-medical treatments including biofeedback, and possibly a spinal cord stimulator.

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Answered 6/9/2015

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A member asked:

Tender all over. cannot sit or lie down without pain. ongoing 15 yrs. spinal fusion did not help. lyrica (pregabalin) & tens machine my lifesavers?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Sterling answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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