DAY ONE UPDATE: I took my first 50 mg pill last night at 9 PM - so it's been barely 12 hours.

I did not get tired enough to go to bed until midnight. I slept better than I have been sleeping on the Gabapentin - which means no nightmares, no sense of doom, no anxiety attacks. There was also no pain throughout the night (yipppeeee!). I still woke up 2 or 3 times, but didn't have to talk myself into a sense of calm.

The most amazing thing was that when I got up this morning, I was able to walk without feeling like my feet were riddled with arthritis! I got out of bed and walked - not painfully hobbled - to the bathroom! I honestly don't know whether this type of pain is neuropathy, arthritis, or something else - all I know is that I didn't feel it this morning and if this drug takes away that pain - BONUS.

I still have some burning pain this morning - but if things are still going well on Day 3, the doctor wants me to increase my dosage by 25 mg (total 75 mg) and see how that goes. I will see him again in 2 weeks for a review.

I realize this may be a one-off experience, but I cannot tell you how excited I am at this early stage! I'm looking forward to seeing whether this will extend over the longer term 🙂