Sorry this is a re-post that I placed in comments. Not sure yet how to work all of this so apologize if this was over-kill.
What did you find was the best approach to again to discuss with my Dr. these medications really help me and my quality of life is at stake here! I've been round and round from surgeries to the last Neuro ordered a psych eval. Now going back to my GP to put me into long term care similar to hospice to get pain medication. She's on board then says well let's wait until this or that. I've had it and want in. I will keep on my gabapentin, Elavil, but pain meds make doing and being normal more normal when the pain is not constantly there. I will try other non medication options and totally open to them, but most seem to be a long shot. I need the relief while exploring again. After accupunture that set a major flare off I'm still open. That said pain meds do help in my case and want my life back. Nothing new to you guys... How did wanting pain meds for a serious pain issue get so weird? I sort of know that too. Anyhow any tips on how to put my foot down for pain meds so I can eek out whatever is left of my life with TN? Thanks guys!