Oh, I do really feel for you, Hopeful...
I just don't know what to say, that hasn't been said already.
We have a thread here on NT about using Ambien for neuropathic pain. I searched this topic, a while ago, and it appears that even low doses of Ambien work for some people.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread175064.html
I guess it works by altering consciousness in the brain, and blocking the transmission of pain impulses in the pain loop.
I don't know if you tried this for sleep yet, but it is something to consider if you are really suffering so much that coping is difficult.
Ambien can be problematic however, but it might help you in this pinch.
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