janet
I have also taken Neurontin to help with extreme pain associated with perrifical neurophy. I have taken the drug for the last four years with good response. I started with 100 mg twice a day and have had to increase currently to 900 mg three or four times a day. Most days it does help, but as you know, some days nothing can - I am told it is a progressive disorder and as pain increases, so will the mg needed to at least dull the pain. Hopefully something new will be offered to get rid of the searing, pulsating pain. I agree that you should see a neurologist rather than a family or general physician as the neurologist has extra expertise and offer you something to relieve your pain. Good luck and may God bless.