Sorry you have had to go through so much. Chemo has been known to cause Neuropathy. Lyrica, is one awful drug to get off of. I hope you get many people to respond to this too. Tapering much slower is the humane way to do this. Your doctor really hasn't shown compassion as this drug is hard to get off of. You might want to call him tell him of all the side effects. Gaba, others have equally horrible effects coming off of. You will have an easier time of it if he tapers much more slowly. Have not idea how long current symptoms will last as that is just about cold turkey. I know about this withdraw from meds, as several years ago, I asked to be taken off Morphine. Hard road with that too. You do get better, and feel normal after awhile. Ask for more help with your doctor. I do know how miserable it can feel. Try to be good to yourself why you go through this process. ginnie