Posted by Philip Burke on November 25, 2007, at 20:35:53
In reply to Re: Neuropathic pain » Philip Burke, posted by kaleidoscope on November 25, 2007, at 13:34:44
> >Which antidepressant can help my neuropathic pain, does not cause weight gain and other bothersome side effects, and also is effective in treating my unipolar affective mood disorder?
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> Have you tried nortriptyline or desipramine? Both of these drugs sometimes cause weight gain, especially nortriptyline, but neither of them are anywhere near as bad as Remeron.
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> >I am hopeful that with the right antidepressant, at the best dosage, along with the Lyrica, I can go without taking a powerful painkiller
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> The thing is, for some people, antidepressants can cause more side effects than conventional analgesics.I couldn't agree more, but conventional analgesics provide very little relief for my neuropathic pain. Although, I may end up taking some type of opiod in a moderate dose to make living with the pain tolerable. It is somewhat of a dilemma or "Catch 22" for me since I am currently not working due to this painful condition. If I get on strong medication, the pain will be substantially reduced, making it possible to do a job and do it well, but who is going to hire someone on strong pain medication? Is there a law that protects people like me, prohibiting an employer from discriminating against me?
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