Hi. I am new to the website and the peripheral neuropathy forum.

I have PN in the legs and hands, although my neuro thinks I have carpal tunnel as well. I am getting new EMG/NCV's done soon, and have just started taking Neurontin (up to 1200mg a day so far), with little effect on foot pain, shooting pain, jerking pain, and numbness. But I am experiencing light-headedness, dizziness/vertigo, and wondered if anyone else has been down this road.

I guess I am wondering what to expect, what is not normal and what I have to put up with. Are there any other meds that might help if I can not take Neurontin?

I am an artist and this is severely cutting into my creativity and productivity. I am on disability and SS because of Crohn's/colitis, and art was supposed to be my fall-back activity to help me feel productive and to keep me sane!