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Posted by phillipa on October 2, 2012, at 23:21:44
When cymbalta was newly released took 60mg of it and used to lift weights, walk 5 miles daily & ride 20miles on bike daily. I went off it after 3 months was also on benzos. But never had back pain til went off it. I know I'm older now but I'm pretty sure had osteo arthristis then. Think it really helped it as see it's now approved for this instead of pain meds? Thanks Phillipa
Posted by vbs on October 2, 2012, at 23:45:54
In reply to Cymbalta For Back Pain?, posted by phillipa on October 2, 2012, at 23:21:44
Cymbalta is FDA approved to treat musculoskeletal pain and (if my memory serves me correctly) also the pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. I don't think it's Rx'd to treat arthritis pain, but it could have off-label uses of which I'm not aware. Would a drug like Celebrex or another NSAID be used in your particular case?
Posted by phillipa on October 3, 2012, at 0:28:52
In reply to Re: Cymbalta For Back Pain? » phillipa, posted by vbs on October 2, 2012, at 23:45:54
Must be new? Phillipa
http://osteoarthritis.about.com/b/2011/07/13/cymbalta-for-osteoarthritis-what-you-need-to-know.htm
Posted by bennybenzo on October 3, 2012, at 3:43:37
In reply to Cymbalta For Back Pain?, posted by phillipa on October 2, 2012, at 23:21:44
Why not take it, you can always give up if it dont work.
Posted by Beckett on October 3, 2012, at 11:53:04
In reply to Cymbalta For Back Pain?, posted by phillipa on October 2, 2012, at 23:21:44
I found that Cymbalta was incredibly effective for pain. It took care of all my back pain plus neuropathy. Unfortunately I was unable to tolerate it. If I could take it, I would.
Posted by Beckett on October 3, 2012, at 11:55:06
In reply to Cymbalta For Back Pain?, posted by phillipa on October 2, 2012, at 23:21:44
Do you remember why you discontinued?
Posted by phillipa on October 3, 2012, at 20:47:36
In reply to Re: Cymbalta For Back Pain?, posted by Beckett on October 3, 2012, at 11:55:06
Sure do found babble when cymbalta new and watched someone fail didn't know the posters at the time so thought it was normal. Little did I know at the time. The TV adds say 20mg. I wonder? Phillipa
Posted by bleauberry on October 4, 2012, at 18:20:00
In reply to Cymbalta For Back Pain?, posted by phillipa on October 2, 2012, at 23:21:44
My opinion is that cymbalta has decent results in the pain population but not that great in the depression population.
Posted by Beckett on October 4, 2012, at 20:06:36
In reply to Re: Cymbalta For Back Pain? » Beckett, posted by phillipa on October 3, 2012, at 20:47:36
You seem to have the ability to trial meds and discontinue them with little difficulty as far as I can tell. It could be worth a shot. You could get your MD to script a low dose. Are you still on lexapro? Chronic pain impacts mood and creates anxiety too :(
Posted by phillipa on October 4, 2012, at 22:14:09
In reply to Re: Cymbalta For Back Pain? » phillipa, posted by Beckett on October 4, 2012, at 20:06:36
No stopped it two nights ago. Decided I didn't want it and costs money. Still on luvox only $8 per month. See him next week guess will see. Thanks and write. Phillipa
Posted by Beckett on October 5, 2012, at 18:12:57
In reply to Re: Cymbalta For Back Pain? » Beckett, posted by phillipa on October 4, 2012, at 22:14:09
Good luck with your decision making process. Keep the board updated, okay?
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