Canagirl,

The Gabapentin is not designed to 'heal' your nerves...it will however, help with your pain, as you have experienced. Sadly, when you miss a dose, then it is harder to get back under control. You have to stay 'ahead' of the pain by taking it on a regular basis. At least you know it's working. Now you have to wait a couple days to build back up in your system again. It shouldn't take too long.

Your neuropathy is obviously progressing. You really need to see a pain mgmt doctor. I know your GP is trying to help you in this regard, but pain mgmt doctors are specialists in this area and might have better suggestions to control your pain. You should at least check one out...if you don't like what they say then continue with what you are doing, but give them a chance to present you with options.