The hardest thing for me was finding a Dr who actually acknowledged my pain & diagnosed it. I finally found that person about a year ago. Hardly anyone really knows what it is. I even talked to a physical therapist about it. He didn't really have specific exercises, but gave me a few to try. They just aggravated it. Since taking the gabapentin for almost a year now, my pain is greatly reduced. It used to get so bad, it would sometimes take my breath away. I haven't had that in a long time. I've lived with this for over 4 years. I hope your Dr finds a medication that will help you.