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Has anyone had experience using cymbalta for pain relief?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 16, 2023 | Replies (177)

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@weatheryone

After doing online research, I got a Rx for it. Used it for about six months. No significant relief. Quit using it.

My neurologist has exhausted her med tool kit on me. Nothing really works.

My pain is a chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).

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Welcome @weatheryone, I'm wondering if you might find these discussions on chemo induced neuropathy helpful.

-- Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/needshope/
-- Chemo-related Neuropathy:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/1st-time-at-mayo-for-neuropathy/
-- Does anyone have a treatment for Neuropathy due to chemo: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-anyone-have-a-treatment-for-nueropathy-due-to-chemo/

You might also find this CIPN webinar from the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy helpful - https://www.foundationforpn.org/webinar-chemo-induced-peripheral-neuropathy/

Have you tried any of the complementary or alternative treatments listed on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy? -- https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf