trigeminal neuralgia
"I began experiencing trigeminal neuralgia a few years after chemo. I had 5 courses of bleomycin, Velban and Cisplatin (1980s) When I first took Neurontin to control the pain I was taking 900 to 1200 mgs per day. As the symptoms decreased in frequency I weaned off and now take it only when needed. I can feel the changes in my skin when its going to start. I don't wait for the shooting pain, I now  take 300 mgs gabapentin at the slightest tingling of my scalp. It helps tremendously.  The only problem is saying whatever comes to mind , especially when taking prednisone at the same time."