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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Dec 16 8:58pm | Replies (7554)
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Hello @elaine321, Welcome to Connect. I know it can't be easy dealing with the debilitating pain for even 20 weeks. While we wait for other members with experiences to share on trapped nerves in the vertebrae, you might want to read through another discussion started by @jenniferhunter here:
--- Answers about Controversial Trends in Spine Care: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/controversial-trends-in-spine-care/.

Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor to see if there are any alternative treatments?

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elaine321 | @elaine321 | Feb 24, 2023

Hello John and thank you.
My doctor has only mentioned gabapentin for my pain. She has said it is still a low dose and should be fine with citalopram.
Upon saying that, I had to speak to her today and she issued 100mg tablets for me. When I asked why not now 300mg 3x a day instead of 9 per day, she said just in case you have any side effects, you can reduce them.
This does not give me much confidence.
I did ask about other tablets and she said these would suit me best.
I have a physio session next week. Hoping this will help me too.
Many thanks

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