Legin,

There may be other meds that might help. I couldn't tolerate neurontin either, made me depressed. I have done well on TCAs, low dose nortriptyline just at bed. Takes the stinging down and doesn't kill my mood. There are options out there. I had to play with the dose a bit due to dizziness but got that managed. Also worth a look at vitamin levels. My neuro was adamant about checking D levels and they were low, very common, a problem for both nerves and chronic pain. I supplement now, figure I need every advantage I can get.

take care, Littlepaw