I have had mp for 20 years diagnosed about 10 years ago. I have tried many types of pt all resulting in more pain. For me, the nerve endings in my leg do not like to be touched, massaged, stretched, or irritated in any way. Walking alot or standing in one place will cause a flare. My back does not give me as much trouble. I think the nerve has been pinched at the groin for too long. I will say that finding the advice for the lidoderm patch to be applied where the nerve is close to the skin at the groin where it is been pinched was very helpful. I also have been on Lyrica for many years which I don't realize helps until I skip a couple doses. Thankfully, I have had no side effects.

I am with you, I have had MP for 15 years diagnosed 1 months ago. I also have taken Lyrica for 5 years very effectively. Lidoderm was bit harder for me to start with because of the sensation of tearing burning flesh from my body when you tried to remove them (Men don't shave their legs). Once I knew I had MP and moving it to the abdomen mad a world of difference. They gave me a tens unit as well, the tech has no clue what MP is so they didn't give me proper placement for it to work, but I'll report any findings on it.

I'm sorry you have MP. It's hard to live with, and even harder to find people who really know what it is. The easiest way I've found how to describe it (although it's not right) so that people have some clue is saying I have sciatica in the front of my leg. Everyone knows what that is, so they at least have some idea what is going on with me.

I take Gabapentin - 1500 mg per day, along with 30 mg of Cymbalta for the pain. I'm thinking of talking to my Dr about adjusting my dose of Cymbalta. He gave me a script for up to 2400 mg of Gabapentin per day, but I don't think I can deal with the dizziness/spaciness that comes with it. It's hard enough as it is with this 'low' dose.

I have a TENS unit and pain patches as well, and the combination of everything seems to keep things at bay. I really hope this is just a flare, and not a base line.

Good luck!!!!!

Typical theraputic level of Gabapentin is 2400-3600mg per/day 3 or 4 x 900mg (3 pills) for MP or RSD. The level of Gabapentin you are taking is too low and causing your dizziness. The doctor isn't crazy, once you are up to a theraputic level of it, all the side effects will go away in about a week. I have seen better results raising the dosage sooner than later, wake up with a hangover stay at that level til you do not wake up with a hangover (1-2 days) then raise it one pill and repeat. You need to do this under doctor supervision though. 30mg of Cymbalta is more in the 60-90 range. Gabapentin is for nerve pain, Cymbalta is for Muscle Pain (Back). Stick with it and you will regain your life back.