I’m new at using this Mayo Clinic site. His is my second reply. To pickleballnut, your husband is lucky to have you. I had my stroke in 2006 with no motor damage but I did come away with “post-stroke central pain” or sometimes the old “Thalamic pain” if you’re looking it up. So far Lyrica (pregabalin):is what does me the most good. Savella keeps my fingers and feet from feeling like they’re on fire at night. Lamotrigne seems to have helped with the rest, though a lot of it remains, but I can think about other things now but the pain. Also. Gabapentin may need to be prescribed in HUGE doses to help his pain. I asked to be put on Lyrica instead. I also asked to be prescribed lamotrigne. For his kind of pain you need to be proactive. My meds may not work for you. I just wanted to tell you that you are probably alone. Sorry. It doesn’t go away. Keep pushing. My best to both of you.