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Has anyone ever been on Duloxetine (Cymbalta) for nerve pain?
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Can you please say what issues you had with walking? I'm on gabapentin for neuropathy too BUT...I've had back issues for 20 years. My thighs will get numb if I stand too long in one place. That's from my back. I'm also on chemotherapy since March so its hard to discern what's from the back nerve issues and what's from the chemotherapy. My last treatment is June 30th, Monday so maybe I'll see shortly. Anyway, my legs will get wobbly sometimes. I can't cone up my steps anymore without holding on to something. My knees just don't feel strong enough to make that step up supporting my weight on just 1 leg. I take 4 400mg a pills a day. I've never had problems before and have actually fallen twice in the last month. I know chemo makes you weak but I was just wanting to know what your exact issues were. Thanks
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Absolutely!
I have back and neck pain and limited mobility with turning my head. I hurt worse after trying to lift anything and have muscle fatigue from doing simple activities such as stairs. It pretty much affects my whole body. Extreme fatigue, headaches, and numbness in limbs. Mostly my feet. Since it may be fibromyalgia I have read a lot of forums and take all advice. When I was on gabapentin my steps were extremely shaky, to the point where my coworkers would walk with me anywhere in my place of business. I was so uncoordinated I couldn’t walk without leaning. It also made me extremely mean. It just wasn’t for me.
I’m so sorry you’ve been going through this for so long. I really hope they find you some relief. I’m at 6 months of chronic pain and have never had more empathy for medical issues in my 36 years.