Good afternoon @deb1972. I just thought of an experience I have and want to share it with you. You feel like Gabapentin isn’t doing its job anymore. Have you ever thought that perhaps your tolerance of day in and day out pain and discomfort has increased. Yes, that’s right…..increased not decreased. I think I have finally accepted a certain level of pain and only begin to be concerned when the pain rises above that tolerance level. And now if we think about it,…..it is possible that the Gabapentin does work at a certain level but doesn’t reach up higher as our SFN progresses.

Just something to think about. There are many mysteries to be discovered.

Another thing I do and maybe others is to become fearful of the future. That creates stress, worry and concern. If we think about it…..we live in the here and now….not in the future. So, perhaps we can focus on taking care of the current reality and leave the future until we arrive there.

Mindfulness practice also promotes the idea of equanimity. The best description I have is one that simply says we need to ride the waves….up and down, up and down, etc. etc. You may want to google that concept and let me know what you think. I would like to hear your interpretation.

May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris