so do you still actually 'have" that herniated disc or are you 8 weeks post op here, it is kind of hard to actually tell the way you wrote the post? are you currently on ANY meRAB at all esp lyrica or other anti siezure types of meRAB right now? exactly where(spinal level exactly) and how severe is/was that herniated disc? any actual cord impact at all? once i know more about the true extent of the herniation and any meRAB too i can give you much better advice. the more info the better. Marcia