Both have a good record against this type of pain. But every patient is alittle different and so reponse varies. Another suggestion is a cousin of tegratol, trileptol which acts like tegratol but with fewer side effect because the major metabolite of tegratol isn't formed by trileptol. Another suggestion is to go up on the Elavil at bedtime. I would not do anything unless you talk to your mother's neurologist.
Neuropathic pain is difficult to control.
Some have found help with biofeedback, some with message, some with physical therapy. Again, it is very individual as to what will work. I wish your mother luck. Sincerely, CCF Neuro MD Information contained within this forum is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.