I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through. Gabapentin did not work for me either--it did little to ease the pain and it made me feel foggy all day. My work suffered because of it.

I switched to Cymbalta and I find it much more effective. I take 60mg every morning and it definitely takes the edge off the pain, making it easier for me to walk and function normally at work (I have small fiber neuropathy in both feet). I also go to physical therapy twice a week and Cymbalta makes that easier as well. In addition, it helps ease my depression, although I can't say I was ever severely depressed--just kind of "down" because of my condition.

It took me about 2 weeks to get used to the Cymbalta--there were some side effects in the beginning (nausea, changes in appetite, headache). And I am well aware that I will need to wean myself off very gradually when I am ready. I am not looking forward to that part!

Lastly, because Cymbalta is a brand-name drug, it is more expensive. My co-payment for prescriptions is usually $10; for Cymbalta, I have to pay $25.

Best of luck to you!