I'm not diabetic although do have pre Diabetes - have tried gabapentin and Lyrica but the side effects outweigh any benefits. I take alpha lipoic acid instead plus pain lotions, sprays, which help sometimes. I've gotten to the point where I'm afraid to go to bed because that's when it starts up. Thanks for your input.

If you have diabetes then better blood sugar levels, that pregablin or other nerve meds make me completely brain dead. I found swimming helped some , less gravity or just pressure on my legs. Sleeping with my feet and legs slightly elevated helps me sleep a bit better.
Good luck with everything.
Take Care fellow Pain Warrior

Oh I know all about Kolodny!! What an idiot! My neurologist put me on Tramadol which actually has helped my neuropathy.

I "climbed" the WHO pain ladder as recommended by my neurologist and found that only Percocet worked for me...45mg/day. Not pain free but at least I can sleep better. We pain patients are being persecuted due to a hysteria created by PROP and one Dr. Kolodny...go ahead...look it up for yourself. It's unconscionable!