Welcome to NeuroTalk, Mark. Nice to meet you.
Sheesh, your Mamma was right, but did she say there would be months and years like this.

When the Lord was passes out diseases, you said, "I'll have one each in assorted colors" Huh?
Is your Neuro treating you to any of our lovely RSD, MS, PN, Pain and whatever Meds. Pain Meds being the most important, of course. Nerve pain is a whole other ballgame. Narcotics usually don't touch it, but there are some good meds out there, for nerve pain, that are pretty helpful.
I am one of the lucky ones, without too much pain,, but I had Shingles of the face one time, so I KNOW what nerve pain is like. I'd rather have ten babies right in a row.
Some Peeps will be along soon, I hope, and give you some help on the pain meds. We are here to support you.
Thank you for the nice intro.

Hope to hear from you soon.