First, when I complained that the gabapentin was not working for pain (fibro) and RLS control, my doctor said I was on a minimal dose (300 x 3/day) and I should double it. (This, in spite of gaining 45 pounds in 18 months and stiff/rigid leg muscles. Also, my eyes hurt and watered but didn't realize that may be due to the gaba. Also, I had complained about loss of balance, tripping and falling, but neither he nor I connected those. Of course, the normal side effects don't list these.

Now, he has agreed to lower the gaba back to the 300 x 2/day, then twice a day for one week, 1/day for one week, THEN gradually onto Tramadol. (I took Tramadol for about 10 years for Restless Leg and it was great. It suddenly stopped working about 3 years ago. So, we're trying it again, though my doctor was reluctant since it's a [very low level] narcotic.) p.s.: I had NO trouble coming off tramadol 3 years ago.

My question: what am I supposed to do in the meantime? for pain? RLS?
OTC Tylanol seems to help the most. Really??