I have made the decision to stop the pain meds that I have been taking for the last allmost three years.  For a long time now I have been taking what most would consider large amounts of pain meds.  Im aware of the challenges ahead of me.  I was going to stop the opiates and still take the gabapentin.  When I met with a new doctor this week he advised me to change out the gabapentin for lyrica.  I dont think the gabapentin is doing all that much ,but its hard to tell with the amount of oxycodone I have built up too.  I would appreciate feedback on your personal success or failures with lyrica.  The big question that has been kicking around my head is the birth defect warning for males.  Im trying to make sure that there is no lasting damage over long term use.  Im young and recently married.  We have been together for 11yrs, we do plan on a family in the future, I would hate to do anything to effect that future.  Any and all feedback would be appreciated  on, or off topic.

    First off hello all.  I am new to the site, I am sure this topic has already been discussed. I looked thru a couple of pages ,but not all.  I am a recent rbk.  When I do make my full recovery and return to work will I have to disclose that to a new employer before being hired ?  Before my accident I was a lic hvac service tech.  The work was demanding.  I dont now if I will be able to return to that type of work.  If I can perform my job do I need to tell them?