My doc tried to switch me to Lyrica but the insurance company refused. I haven't pushed the issue because neither the perceived benefits or the side effects seem much different than Neurontin, which I am still taking.

The Neurontin (600mg in the am, 1200mg at bedtime) definitely does help with the intermittent zingers (they go straight from my neck to my fingertips on the left side), but not with my overall burning pain. I have definitely gained weight, but was overweight anyhow so I avoid the scale . I also now have type 2 diabetes. The fog is constant for me. I used to be an SAT tutor, but now even my kids middle school math is tough for me, and my CEU credits, etc