It does not take the pain away.
I keep increasing the Gabapentin every so often.
It only takes the edge off at times but I have the pins & needles constantly too & I just try & ignore it & go on but there are times that I am so bad that I end up in bed.
If I get real bad, I soak in the bathtub with hot water but when I come out the pain is back.
I notice when I overdo it with housework bc I am a fanatic .
My dr. said he thought it was the Cymbalta that is helping me bc it sends signals to my brain to relieve the pain.
I wish you the best Pamelaz. Keep in touch.
I also have a lot of other health issues too.
God bless
Genie