Well I hope you can see a PN specialist. I can't seem to find one within my HMO orginazation, but I keep trying. It will be interesting to see if they have any new info for you.

As for the Lyrica, have them start you at lowest dose possible..25mg. and then slowly work up. I'm on 50mg. 3 times a day and had to stick it out because I could not live with the pain. I took the first week off work...which was a major financial burdon, but had to do it. Now, one month into it I finally have no side effects. It took that long. Next week I'm going to increase it to 75 mg. But seriously, most Dr have no idea what low dose means, so be sure to insist on the 25 mg.