I agree, if what you are taking is helping you, stick with it. Ive been taking amitriptylene for a few years now for pain at night and so i can get to and stay asleep. It hasnt reversed my nerve damage. The degree of damage and the areas affected have continued to advance unabated. I wouldnt take anything if i didnt need it. Stick with what you are doing, it takes time and you are having good results.