I don't know if you would be interested in looking into this, but some people feel that rheumatoid arthritis symptoms can be improved by being on a gluten free diet. I also use a bipap machine for obstructive sleep apnea and used ambien, but then I found out at a sleep clinic that it actually makes the sleep apnea worse and causes short term memory loss. You can't just quit it quickly, you have to taper off. Right now I am treating my neuropathy with B-complex vitamins, especially B12, and take omega oils for inflammation with the help of a nutritionist. I was on neurontin for many years, but was worried about all the lawsuits against it and didn't feel that any of my doctors monitored it properly. How does the Cymbalta work for you?