beachcomber
post-grad
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I saw my primary care physician this week. In addition to the bilateral knee osteoarthritis I also have OA in my spine and something going on in my foot now too. I have an autoimmune disease that causes joint pain (not RA). I have felt well during the summer break from school and work--- but can barely walk this weekend. Discouraging....
Anyway--- she gave me a prescription for Cymbalta and said it may help reduce the pain and my need for narcotic pain relief. It is usually prescribed for depression and general anxiety disorders but also may offer relief from neuropathic pain. I haven't started taking it yet and have some concerns about potential side effects.
Has anyone out there had any experience with this use of Cymbalta? Admittedly, chronic pain *is* depressing---- but I hate to start up ANOTHER medication since I already take so many. I read up on side effects.... the bright side is that it can cause anorexia. I could use that! LOL! (gotta laugh or I will cry....)
thanks
Beach
Anyway--- she gave me a prescription for Cymbalta and said it may help reduce the pain and my need for narcotic pain relief. It is usually prescribed for depression and general anxiety disorders but also may offer relief from neuropathic pain. I haven't started taking it yet and have some concerns about potential side effects.
Has anyone out there had any experience with this use of Cymbalta? Admittedly, chronic pain *is* depressing---- but I hate to start up ANOTHER medication since I already take so many. I read up on side effects.... the bright side is that it can cause anorexia. I could use that! LOL! (gotta laugh or I will cry....)
thanks
Beach