Gabapentin didn’t work form me. It gave me terrible tremors that made holding a glass impossible. I’ve had much better luck with Lyrica - no side effects. However, I am still also taking high dose pain meds for chronic neck pain following 5 neck surgeries over the 4 years. Your doctor should be open to finding the best combination of medications for you. Each of us responds to medications differently, so be persistent in finding what works for you.