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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Arthritis
I am 68 and having a numb right leg; first shot in back L-5 for scoliocis, bone spurs, stenosis, loss of 4 inches in height and much arthritis. The second shot didn t work so dr. is prescribing the drug I am checking on-Amitripyline for the numbness and bad pain as the day progresses. Gabpentin was previous drug prescribed, makes me too lethargic. I am worried because it is for depression and I m not depressed; love life and working our small farm. Bonnie
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
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Amitryptline is not only an antidepressant, but also a very good medication for treating nerve pain.
Since you are having side effects while on Gabapentin, amytriptiline is a very good choice.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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Amitryptline is not only an antidepressant, but also a very good medication for treating nerve pain.
Since you are having side effects while on Gabapentin, amytriptiline is a very good choice.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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