Thanks, Bob. Yes, I understand 200 mg. is a low dose. My pcp started me at 50 2X because I tried Lyrica a few years ago for fibromyalgia and became very depressed. I am an elementary teacher and could not function. Needless to say, I was very leary of taking it again. But so far I haven't experienced that this time.

I think we must have identified my PN very early. My symptoms are not as severe as most people in this group, and to be honest, I hope we are able to get it under control before it does. The first I had ever heard of PN was when my 72 yr old dad was diagnosed with it 2 years ago. He takes loads of Cymbalta and Neurotin and is still in terrible pain. I did so much research on this condition trying to find answers for him! You can imagine my fear when I was diagnosed at the age of 51. The thought of possibly living the rest of my life in the degree of pain that my dad is in scares me to death!!!

I'm just ready to find out (or not) any underlying causes.