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Can Cymbalta Be Taken For Degenerative Disc Disease And Scoliosis?

Have had 3 major back surgeries in past 18 months. I have R/A,degenerative disc,scoliosis,stenosis. Presently my spine is comprised of titaniam rods from T-5 through all thorasic Lumbar & S 1. I believe I have 42 screws holding all the rods together. I am in chronic pain .All cervical vertebrae have SEVERE R/A. I am very depressed as I expected relief not more pain. I see a pain management Dr. Am presently taking Soma 250 mg.3 x s daily & Oxycodone 10 mg 3 x s daily. My right knee is bone on bone.I am not a candidate for knee replacement.And I wouldn t go back for any more surgeries at present. I am 62 years old,female,non-smoker no alcohol.Am wondering if adding Cymbalta to my meds would be benificial?Please excuse my spelling.It is late & I am tired. I use heat & a Tens uni through out the day. I feel I am going backwards in my healing although X-Rays & Drs, visits show I am healing. Do you feel Cymbalta would be to my advantage? What side effects if any should I expect?
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Cymbalta is an antidepressive which is also used in the treatment of chronic pain. Since you seem to be suffering from chronic pain and possibly depression yes its use would make sense.
There are many possible side effects, some common and some rare ones. The most common ones are somnolence, dry mouth, nausea, headache, fatigue.
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Can Cymbalta Be Taken For Degenerative Disc Disease And Scoliosis?

Cymbalta is an antidepressive which is also used in the treatment of chronic pain. Since you seem to be suffering from chronic pain and possibly depression yes its use would make sense. There are many possible side effects, some common and some rare ones. The most common ones are somnolence, dry mouth, nausea, headache, fatigue.