Nice to meet you too! It’s nice to know I’m not alone. :) Thanks for sharing. Gabapentin was only so-so for me, but Cymbalta helps me! It’s interesting how different treatments can work differently between individuals who have the same conditions.

Hello! Cymbalta works best for me, which is another medication that targets nerve pain. I wish my nerves would just calm themselves down! 😄 Re: compounded gabapentin: there may be a gabapentin topical cream you can get from a regular (non-compounding) pharmacy, but yes, it seems like a lot of us with vulvodynia end up trying a compounded topical medication, usually some combination of gabapentin/lidocaine/baclofen/etc. That way, different medications can be combined, but also the preparation can be made without alcohol or other inactive ingredients that can cause irritation or discomfort.

Lidocaine is a lifesaver!