Kaelin has been diagnosed with SM and she has had surgery. She is doing well. She is on gabapentin and it is working. Every once and a while she has severe pain. I don't know if she spit her pill out and I didn't notice, if she slept funny or if it is just random. My question is what should I do when this occurs. Is it better to leave her alone or is it better to hold her? I do know if I touch her neck or leg she will shy away, which I totally understand. It is very frustrating not to mention painful for her. I have an appointment with her neurologist to ask about medication solutions when this happens but I am not sure what to do while we are waiting for the medication to kick in. Any suggestions would be helpful.