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Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group
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My name is Diane and I am very happy to have found this group. Even though I have been in the group just a few days I can see how members are caring and supportive. I was diagnosed with idiopathic peripheral neuropathy about 18 months ago but it has only been in the past couple weeks that the burning pain has increased substantially, especially in my feet and ankle areas. When I last saw my neurologist he gave me a prescription for Duloxetine. After reading about the drug and it’s possible side effects I decided not to take it but that was before the symptoms got worse. This may have been a previous topic of discussion but I am wondering if anyone who has tried this drug can comment on his or her experiences with it.
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@sunny2, Good evening. I may have found one study about the potential impact of Duloxetine use on osteoporosis. Take a look and see if it has value for more. Let me know yay or nay so I know if I am even on the right track.
https://www.healthcentral.com/article/secondary-causes-for-osteoporosis-part-ii-medications-that-cause-bone-loss
Have a restful sleep.....Chris
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Hello Diane @sunny2, Welcome to Connect. I also have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy for over 20+ years but didn't bother to get it diagnosed until a little over 3 years ago when it started progressing up into my legs. I only have numbness and I knew from talking with my primary care doctors there wasn't anything that would help with the numbness.
@artscaping and @annoranna have talked about using Cymbalta (duloxetine) in other posts and hopefully can share their experience with you and any side effects they have experienced. Which side effects of Cymbalta worry you?