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I’m starting Duloxetine for spinal stenosis pain, anyone have success?
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@lizzietish56 thanks. Two of my doctors put me on it as a "booster" for other meds. I read some but clearly not enough. I think it's time to stop taking it .. and clearly I'll need to wean myself off and the docs will object.
I am NOT pain free tho' on a strong pain medication. My back seems to be disintegrating. On top of that, long COVID and other issues. The pain meds help my back if I do nothing. Movement or standing or walking even a short amount brings it all back plus some.
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@jeindc Oh No!! You are describing me! I can really say I know your pain. I looked at my husband and said there is one med out there that helped me tremendously. I have been suffering ever since I was told to stop taking it. It is the only med that will help me. You see what I'm going through. The med I am talking about is Oxycodone. All the meds I have been put on and still on one I hate. I only take it when I can't take the pain anymore. My head feels all foggy and my memory is horrible because of it. I'm going to talk to him about me going back on it. Maybe work it where I won't become dependent like before. I was on it for 2yrs. If he says no then I will have to continue with not taking the Gabapentin until I go to bed. I hate that med but it helps some. Thank you for responding to me. You are sweet. My prayers that you find something to help you have some relief.
-Elizabeth.