Originally Posted by Apollo

.... I have found both Cymbalta (60Mg per day after titertrating up from 30 mg per day for the first week) and Lyrcia (100 mg or 150 mg per day) to be quite helpful for neuropathic pain.

However, you must allow a full three weeks for the Cymbalta to take effect, but once it does it can be a very useful friend long-term.

Lyrica, on the other hand, works within a day or so but may leave you feeling groogy. In that case, you can play with the dosage to find the best dose that gives you optimal relief with minimum pain. Perhaps a useful strategy would be to take a single 75 mg dose at bedtime, which will also help you sleep.

You correctly understand the critical mind / pain connection, and it is important to note that you want to break the cycle of pain by whatever means necessary.

Feel better ... you are in good company here!

David