Totally understand the anxiety. I go through that just about anytime I see a doc to discuss my pain and how to treat it.

And I think it is pretty normal to go through trying lots of different meds to find what works for you. A lot of times it is the "cocktail" of meds that makes the difference. I take Lyrica, Meloxicam (mobic), Tramadol (Ultram), Savella, and use the Lidoderm patches. When I was on Neurontin, Tramadol, and Celebrex with the patches I got zero relief. You may need additional things to supplement the Lyrica or Neurontin in order to get the relief that you need.

Also might be helpful to try a TENS unit and/or physical therapy...especially if the patches don't work for you. There also might be a cream that you wouldn't react to like the patches. There's lots of different options out there and it's just about finding what works for you.

They had me on narcotics for a while but I stopped taking them because they didn't help at all. I mean...I felt NOTHING from them.

Hope you are able to find the right meds to help you with your pain soon.