I have tried Gabapentin. Didn't help. Caused me to be a little loopy the first couple of days then that passed but brought no relief.

Next, used Ametriptyline. Helped the burning sensation just a touch but not the rest of the pain. It caused weight gain and a lot of sedation, so much so that I was so tired that I could almost cry. I was afraid to drive with this med, especially when I had to take my children in the car. The very small benefit I was getting, and I say very small, wasn't worth the side effects.

Third I was given Horizant. The only good thing about it was that I didn't have the sedation side effects but it didn't help the pain.

Tomorrow I start on the Neupro.

I have also tried a TENS unit but no help there.

My SFN is idiopathic and the neurologist can find no cause. Have to be a mystery I suppose.


LillyLee