@graysea, I can't imagine how difficult it is for you while you are trying to taper off of Gabapentin. Yes, it should be easy but like you have discovered, it's easier said than done. I think you mentioned going from 1200 mg down to 700 mg in one day? That seems to be a large drop. I did see a good site on tapering off of Gabapentin with a more conservative approach that might be helpful for you -- https://www.ridgefieldrecovery.com/drugs/gabapentin/gabapentin-taper/.

Also, you might want to read a post by Leonard @jakedduck1 in the following discussion for a tip he shared -- Tapering Off Gabapentin: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723961/

I chang3d doctors and he decreased my gabapentin without telling me. I had a 3 month refill and didn't know I was taking to much for about a month now toward the end I'm very short. To be honest he won't help me so I'm having to go outside for a little help if you know what I mean. I have a friend who has a friend who helped me with some klo****ins. I hate to do this but felt like death. Sometimes doctors are not very compassionate when it comes to pain. Especially after the opiod epidemic. But, they really need to be realistic.