Unfortunately yes it is. My dad had severe neuropathy of his legs. He couldn't even feel his feet. It made me so upset to see him walk. Neurontin is usually prescribed and make sure you take a Vitamin B12 supplement

I have severe neuropathy in my lower legs too along with bulging discs, degenerative disc disease and facet syndrome in my lower back. I worked my way up the neurontin ladder and am now on Lyrica instead. I am also on 240 mg of morphine.