I’m on 1500mg total of gabapentin taken three times during the day. I’m on Cymbalta also. My feet burn like crazy but I’ve gotten relief from ice packs, the meds and spinal cord stimulator. I’ve run the gammet on meds and creams.

Hi Chris @artscaping I'm so happy that you're finding relief with the Cymbalta. It's great to read something positive in the support groups. My husband has painful peripheral idiopathic neuropathy in his feet and is currently taking 900mg Gaba (300x3), Doxipene 5mg at night (smallest possible dose) and uses THC. He gets out and walks almost every day 3-5 miles and is in lots of pain afterwards but feels it's important to keep moving and keep his body strong. He also does acupuncture and uses Topricin cream morning and night which also helps a little. He has not tried Cymbalta as it's a similar drug to the Doxipene which he's currently taking and has a sleep aid component. I'm wondering if he should try switching the Doxi to the Cymbalta (via a doctor) to see if he can get off of the Gabapentin. I had read somewhere that Cymbalta might work better for women when it comes to neuropathy. I can't imagine why it would matter if you're male or female. Personally, I've learned more from this support group than from several different neurologists, a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic foot specialist. Thank you for your posts. Michelle