Initially I was on neurontin but that did not work for me at all. I then was put on the tryciclic but had to stop it because of extrapyrimidal symptoms I was having such as uncontrollabe jaw contractions, and dytonia in my foot. Scared to death I weaned myself off of it.

For a long time now I have thought I have been being strong because I don't take regular pain meds. But all I have managed to do is cause myself to be in pain all the time now. I think this and the lack of sleep caused my fibro. I don't want to be in pain anymore.

My problem is because of a really bad back, I can't take something that will make me gain weight, as I have fought tooth and nail to take the kilos off.

Now I know there are meds that people take on occasion,and then meds that need to build up in your blood. Can anyone advise me of a pain med that helps neuropathic pain that doesn't cause weight gain or lethargy?

I would greatly appreciate this as I see my neuro very soon.

Thank you