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I’ve been on Cymbalta for years for my back and it does help. The doctor says I should not get off of it. Lately, they’ve increased my gabapentin for my neuropathy and that also helped a little bit. They said they have a lot of leeway with that because it’s not a narcotic. gabapentin might be one thing that can help. It’s been suggested that I try marijuana and I haven’t so maybe that’s my next step. Thank you so much for reminding me. I wish you well. There are so many people with all these auto immune diseases and we look OK but we’re always in pain, so my thoughts are with you.
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Thanks so much for responding! It is a constant struggle to find balance of activity and rest. With the medical marijuana, I take a 2.5 mg capsule of CBD/THC daily. After trying tinctures and oil based capsules, the capsule I take is a Nano capsule (water based) as I am unable to tolerate anything oil based. The capsules last about 6-8 hours. I am also going to try Robaxin for the overall body stiffness and nerve pain. Good luck! Wishing you all the best.
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Gabapentin is not an option as I retain fluid and end up having legs like elephants. But thanks for the suggestion. Hopefully my pain will subside with the healing of my total knee replacement but it sounds as though yours may continue. Bless you.