"i had lamenectomy surgery in 2003 which was about 40% effective. i still have constant sharp pain in my left testicle, recurring burning pain in my left calf and lower back pain. for years after surgery i have had acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical therapy and medications. i have taken methadone, morphine and oxycodone for 4 years. now i have been taking lyrica for a year. for the first 6-7 months it was like a wonder drug. it worked as well as anything else aside from dry mouth, weight gain and blurred vision. now it&#039;s not working so well. an mri showed i have many broad based disc bulges, spondyliosis, stenosis and arthritis. now looking at a fusion surgery. lyrica has worked for me however it seems to be less effective than when i began taking it."