I Have Degenerative Disk In My Lower Back. I Can

I have degenerative disk in my lower back. I can be standing, all of a sudden severe pain nearly brings me to the floor. I can take hydrocodone or 2 Excedrin, relax in my recliner, 20-25 minutes later I'm good to go for another hour or so. I had spinal injections twice, very short term relief. My PCP wants to treat me with Gabapentin. First day bad reaction. Please I need your comments.