Hi, I am new to the forum and have a question or two. I have read back about 5 pages of post and think I have most of the answers. Breakthrough pain I presume is pain that overcomes the meds? The side effects of the meds tapers off eventually (how long)? I am "mostly" pain free except when I eat (gave up on going out to eat) or brush my teeth. I am on 1200 mg of Neurontin and still have pain when I eat. I am going to up it to 1500 mg a day, but really don't like the side effects of being in La La land. It seems that breakout pain is a real problem with everyone and the meds at best only help a little. I don't seem to have it as bad as others and I really feel sorry for them since when I so have the pain it is very painful. Thankyou for all that answer.