I have been taking neurontin for almost two years I get the painful big toe's as well. It makes it hard and painful to walk. I never thought it was from the neurontin but it happens more and more. The meds do take away most of my leg and back pain, but I walk into thing and bump my head often. I ask for other treatments, but they keep just handing me scrips. I just want someone to fix my back not quiet me.