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You were on topic. Antidepressants require a 6 week trial, and it took me a couple of years to land on the one that I still take, 15 years later. I don't know what Cymbalta is primarily prescribed for, but I think it's one of the standbys for pn pain. Another surgeon I'm seeing for an elective surgery (put on hold now because of Covid19) may do the surgery in the hospital instead of the outpatient surgery because of his concern for pain control. He said that I might need to plan for a couple of nights stay. I'm not arguing with him. We pain warriors are a challenge to our doctors.
I hope you have a good week.
Jim
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Hi Jim, yes, we are a challenge to our docs! One really great rheumatologist told me years ago that he knows of many who are getting out of that field of practice bc all they can do is treat patient's pain. You've probably heard me say that medicine is not an exact science and these docs who really care, are so limited in how they can help and it is frustrating for them bc they really care.
I hope you have a good week also, Sunnyflower
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Hello, you two night owls. Hope you are comfy this late. Maybe this will help. I have been on Cymbalta, (duloxetine) for a couple of years now. It is one of those newer combo medications. Helps you fight off anxiety and depression which cause pain and other unwanted symptoms like cognitive decline. Hope it works well for you.
May you be content and at peace.
Chris