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@bryanbay

Thanks @jimhd, After some googling it appears Cymbalta and Amitriptyline (Elavil) are both used to reduce pn pain. I suspect its an either/or when it comes to those two meds. There are no side effects so far with the amitriptyline. I agree with your thought that each of us will find the drug combo that works best. I'm edging the gabapentin daily dose up from 1200 to 1500mg/day. So far, I have not considered a pain therapist, but will look into it.
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suzanne2 | @suzanne2 | May 14, 2021

I am on 1800 mg of gabapentin for my pn pain. I am not happy with the side effects but can't tolerate the pain without it! I also go to a pain clinic for trigger point injections and lidocaine infusion once a month. They are lifesavers! I can tell when it is getting close to needing the treatments, my pain level begins to escalate. Today I get the injections and can hardly wait. That says a lot because I actually hate needles. But the relief overrides my fear!

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