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Chronic Pain | Last Active: 12 hours ago | Replies (7067)
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@esperanza22

Thank you for taking the time to answer me. I had a nerve test the other day and am seeing a neurologist. They gave me Meloxicam, but that did not take away the pain. I called and they said they would sent another prescription for me. If that does not work, I might go back to try Duloxetine. I was hoping it would help with my back. Just curious does it prevent you from sleeping; is that why you take Gabapentin also? Sorry to bother you. I wish you good health.

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Oct 4, 2020

@esperanza22

I don't think Meloxicam or other NSAIDs with do anything for nerve pain. I take it, but for my inflammatory joint pain from arthritis.

Jim

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Oct 4, 2020

Good evening @esperanza22.....you are not and never will be a bother. Meloxicam is for arthritis and is an NSAID if I recall correctly. What other prescription are they sending? Was it explained to you? The Duloxetine also called Cymbalta is just for anxiety, depression, and nerve pain. The Gabapentin is mostly for the tingles and needle-like nerve pain that seems to ramp up in the evening. I have replaced some with a THC rich Releaf Balm from P and B. (more info if you are interested) One of my decisions yet to be made is how to continue to reduce the needle-like discomfort without using medications with known side effects. Good luck you say. I agree.

May you have comfort and ease.
Chris

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