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I understand the concern for me starting it but......

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catlover88
catlover88

I am having an awful time now. I have spent 4 out of the last 6 months with sciatica problems. I am stretching on my own because I can't afford physical therapy. It has isolated me where I can't attend

church or go anywhere that I have to sit.

I posted before and all the negative comments told me not to get on it but what can I do now. I have to work and my work is probably aggravating it. I think maybe I should be on a low dose. I am going to think about it but I'm running out of options and desperate.

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  • rita52071
    rita52071 catlover88

    Posted

    Are you able to go to a chiropractor??
    • catlover88
      catlover88 rita52071

      Posted

      I am going to try and see if I can afford it. My insurance will pay but there is still my co pay.
  • Kar1973
    Kar1973 catlover88

    Posted

    There is good and bad sides to this medication, but it has really helped me.
  • babs99203
    babs99203 catlover88

    Posted

    Studies, including recent ones prove that gab doesn’t help back pain. I’m sorry you’re caught in this situation but the drug can just make things even worse. It’s also possible that the wrong kind of movement or exercises will increase your pain. Make sure you’re not hurting yourself. I did that with an elbow problem an it set me back months.
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