That's okay Jess. And, after all, your original post was about the medications. I SOMETIMES think, though not always, that Neurologists are notorious for tossing meds at you. I have a good Neurologist but there were a couple of times she wanted me to take the meds. However, when I showed her my cervical spine MRI she INSTANTLY changed her mind; needed surgery instead. Anyway, long story.

As for the Neurontin or even Lyrica. I took Neurontin for several years and just never got past the SE's. That's not to say it doesn't work. I am just too sensitive to a lot of meds. A lot of people have success with it and/or Lyrica or even others. Elavil is another med I tried. But anyway, I would try the meds just to get things calmed down and then try the PT if inclined. I really do think it is worth a try. Hang in there and I hope you can get this all addressed.