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Has anyone used Cymbalta for nerve pain?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 31 1:21am | Replies (74)Comment receiving replies
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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You have been through a lot. I will say though that unless your doctor says no, don’t disregard neck surgery. At least, 2 of my daughters have had that and both are very glad they did. But they were in their 50’s and there are just so many “cures” we can take as we get older, I know. Hope you are doing well.