Neurontin caused weight gain and I became allergic to lyrica as well as gaining weight. In the past two years after stopping lyrica due to laryngeal edema, I lost 20 lbs. I also started a gluten free diet and dropped another 30lbs. I do much better without that extra 50 lbs. I'd rather deal with the pain than deal with excessive weight.
I'd like them to concentrate on the cause of the neuropathy, nothing they have made any attempt at. I do have a confirmed case of small fiber neuropathy as well as autonomic neuropathy. I just didn't think the knee cap would be affected.
Are they giving you anything for the neuropathy? Some Neurontin or Lyrica might make a big difference.