I take oxycodone along with the neurontin. 7.5 mg, twice a day. It allows me to move, walk, do some housework, and engage in relatively normal activities which I cannot do without additional pain relief. I do not know if something like this would work for you, but if pain is keeping you from doing things that you like or need to be able to do, insist on pain relief. It can make a huge difference. I would have a very poor quality of life without pain management. With it I can cope with progressive sensory motor neuropathy and arthritis.
Many people are afraid of pain medication, but when you move into the area of chronic pain conditions, it is important to come to the subject with an informed but open mind. There are many commonly prescribed drugs with far more side effects and psychoactive properties than opiates.