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Has anyone used Cymbalta for nerve pain?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 31 1:21am | Replies (74)Comment receiving replies
I’m so happy for you that your surgery worked! My friend is in hospital in post op recovery for lumbar surgery. I’d really not heard much about good results from back surgery so that is good to know. I have had two ortho surgeons in two different states tell me that I am not a candidate for back surgery. One even said I would never be a candidate. I didn’t really question them as to why. My dx is multilevel arthritis of the spine.
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Yeah, except joint replacements which can't be done on your back sadly (maybe someday?) There is no surgery for osteo. Except remove excess bone that is impinging nerves. I've had an osteotomy but that was my 3rd back surgery of 4. First two when I 23yo. One when I was 24 - woke with raging CRPS in my foot, 4th when I was 37. I definitely believe there is no such thing as one back surgery.
I had a knee replaced when I was 53. I'm now 69 and its a bit loose and hurts and I'm trying an unloader brace on the other knee as it is bone on bone. I also have "terrible" (drs word) arthritis in my neck with 3 slipped disks. I will also not have neck surgery unless I lose the use of my arm. I have very weakened hands and getting worse.
My best. Constant pain totally sucks the life out of you.
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Took Cymbalta for 7 years 50 mg had bad side effects but did help pain.
Tired of rx and their side effects so got off , pain returned.
Don’t really know what is worse pain or horrible side effects.