My pain was gone while I was on the high doses of my meds after the surgery. They didn't return until I was down to a low dose and then off the meds. I started tapering off at 2 months,and I was off completely by about 3-1/2 months. I was so anxious to be done with them because of the side effects. Hopefully going back on a low dose will calm the nerve down again. I don't want to stay on the meds forever if I can help it. Maybe as the nerve heals more, the pain will subside again. Thanks for all the concern from everyone.