I agree with @pfbacon that "different things work for different people." All the posts in the Connect Neuropathy group discussions make that clear. I do not have neuropathy, but I personally took gabapentin for postherpetic neuralgia after shingles. It worked very well for controlling my pain and itching, and I don't recall any problems at all tapering off of it 7 or so weeks later.

I also agree with @fredjan2016 that it would be wise to call your prescribing doctor, @cmartinjr, and tell them the medication is not working, explain you are in a lot of pain and ask them what you should do about it. A second opinion also may be beneficial.

What pain management medication and/or technique did work for you, @fredjan2016?