Well it sounds like you are doing all you can to mitigate the pain at this time. I think that once you start to titrate up the dose of neurontin, you will get some better pain relief. Most of the time it's a matter of knowing what our limits are and giving ourselves the opportunity to rest when we must rest.

Yesterday, I was asked to help move a piece of furniture out of the cellar and up to the truck. We had to go out through the bulkhead which has horrible steep stairs. I wasn't sure I could do it, but gave it a try. I succeeded but of course I paid for it and am still paying for it. Silly me

A lot of times its a matter of finding out what works best for us and learning our boundaries. As time goes on, you will find a groove for yourself I'm sure!