Neurontin is the cornerstone of my CRPS medications. It has been an absolute godsend for helping me with my symptoms.

As you are quickly learning this is such an extremely individual issue that what works for one, may or may NOT work for the next. There is usually a lot of "trial and error" with finding the right medications. Don't be afraid to experiment and don't just "accept" what they prescribe. You have to fight a bit sometimes to try what is available to you....

Neurontin works great for me, I had some minor side effects when I started such as dry mouth and a little grogginess, but those effects went away with time. No weight gain or anything along that line.

From the doctors I have used, neurontin (gabapentin/generic) is often a first line drug that is tried for neuropathic pain like CRPS.

If you do try it, the generic of neurontin (gabapentin) works well, and one whole heck of a lot cheaper! Dosing of 3-4 times a day is best, as it has a pretty short half/life (wears off fast)

Good luck to you!