Don t worry about ""wrong forum"" ... I thought this was an interesting post.

Glad you had a good appt. with dr. and it sounds like he is trying to work with you on what you are going thru.

I always like coming out of an appt. where I felt something was accomplished and I understood the how and why ....

Hope you have a good (pain free) day today !!!

Marilyn

I hope the Lyrica and Voltaren Gel work as well for both of you as they have me (at least so far).

I started Lyrica this past May (150mg (2 pills) per day, both just before I go to bed). Very minor side effects at first but they are gone now .

The Voltaren Gel was a free sample from my Rhuemy for the base of my neck and right shoulder. The sample tube was 20g and one only has to use very little amount to notice a difference in the pain. I don t use it regularly (like every day or whatever); just when I need relief.

That same day (Aug. 22) he wrote me a prescription and said ""if the sample gives relief, fill the 'script as needed"". Today is Oct. 5th and I just had the 'script filled !!! This tube is 100g and looks huge compared to the sample tube but my insurance did cover it so I m happy. ($24.48)

I m thinking if that smaller sample tube lasted me 6 weeks, this tube is good for 3-4 months. I can handle that.