@erikas, I had my appointment today. My doctor believes (as I did) that my nerve pain is owing to "that area" being painful so much of the time. He said he wouldn't prescribe gabapentin which saved me the time to tell him I wouldn't take it. There is 6 percent of gabapentin in the compounded cream I use to numb the area. We started talking about all of my body parts that burn and he decided I could try 20 mg. of amitriptyline at bedtime. I had already been taking 10 mg. We both laughed when he said, "You're a hot lady!" Yes, I guess I am with lots of burning. Ah well, we shall see what this brings. Thank you for asking. @joybringer1