I believe in the theory of acupuncture because it was explained to me well and I have had a couple of friends who benefited from the treatment as well. It seems to block pain conduction in vital areas for a while, but it is no cure. bviously gabapentin is not helping and higher doses is not a good answer, but it is not clear to me that it makes the pain worse. if the medicine wears off overnight and you aren't moving, that is helping the pain conduction. Are you exercising? Do you find any stretching or exercise that helps the pain?
With my mild neuropathy, I find that exercise makes it go away. Massage makes a person feel better when nothing else helps, but it can be an expensive regimen. It sounds like you need a different opinion, a different therapy, and a different approach to try. Dorisena