@tigreyes2004, I'm not sure there is a best med to take for the pain since each of us is different and the different medications used may not stop the pain for all of us. I'm not a doctor so really can only speak to my own diagnosis - idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy. My neurologist told me that over time it will get worse but he couldn't say how fast it will get worse. I think it depends on your diagnosis, any treatments you get that may effect the diagnosis, and your diet and lifestyle play a part in the progression (in my humble opinion). I do not have pain with my neuropathy. I only have the numbness but it's still a big concern if it gets worse. I also think that the medications only treat the symptoms and are not a cure. So if the disease does progress it will probably require new/better/more medications to treat the pain.

Hopefully other members will share their thoughts and experience. Are you able to share what medications you are taking for your pain now and if they are helping with the pain?

@tigreyes2004 From what I've learned, neuropathy is a disease that progresses differently for each individual. I don't know if there are any particular stages, but I'm far from being an expert on the subject.

Jim