I have been taking Gabapentin for 8 years for a pinched nerve in my spine. Now I have Mono Neuritis Multiplex and i take 800mg four x a day. Gabapentin is the only thing that helps the pain but it will do nothing for the numbness. Even Lyrica can't do that. I also take 9mg time release dilaudid 2 x a day and 2 mg dilaudid 2 to 4 times a day depending on pain. I usually take 2 but I have had bad days that have required extra. I was told when I started the gabapentin and opioids that I would be on them forever, so no point in worring about addiction. I am only able to be at home because I have a caregiver without him I would be in long term care as at this point I can manage my personal care but can't even open the fridge let alone any packaging that may be in there.