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Reply With QuoteJK, what you just said is more the reason to stay on the Cymbalta. It helps with pain, the emotions, the hopelessness and all the other negative feelings that go hand and hand with being a spine patient. We have all been there, it does get better.
This is a discussion on FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) within the Pain Management forums, part of the General Spine Discussion Forums category; I tried to start this today and i feel to dizzy, i wanted this to work... I find myself studying ...
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) I tried to start this today and i feel to dizzy, i wanted this to work...
I find myself studying peacfull euthanasia, i know im at the end of the line.
damn im sad, i guess i just cant cope with the pain in my spine...
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge anduncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis- Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) JK, what you just said is more the reason to stay on the Cymbalta. It helps with pain, the emotions, the hopelessness and all the other negative feelings that go hand and hand with being a spine patient. We have all been there, it does get better.
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) First thing I would suggest you do is make a promise to do nothing rash until you can talk to someone. Family, friend or even Crisis Control. Call whoever prescribed the Cymbalta, explain that you need immediate relief, and you need to see or talk with someone right away to get some relief. If they cannot be reached go to the emergency room. A family member of mine went on a trial of Cymbalta and didn't tolerate it very well. I was told about 50% of the people who are started on it have to give it up due to side effects. If you have not done so, get an appointment to see a pain management doctor. General practice doctors, surgeons and the like are not really comfortable treating major pain.
Low back pain became somewhat dehabilitating in 2005
Have had 11 steroid injections, IDET, Trial for nerve stimulator, PT, chiropractic trial, practically every med known to mankind. Discogram indicated three diseased levels with L5-S1 being the most likely pain generator. Post minimally invasive PLIF with internal fixation (titanium) on 12-28-09 of L5-S1. Doing better than expected. Last opioid 7/9/10. Five months pain free, then my neck turned against me. MRI on 12/1/10-- disease at C2 to C7. Only surgical alternative is to fuse entire C-spine. Diagnosed now with Aggressive Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis with cord & brainstem active lesions
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) JK,
Most of us here are not trained in crisis management, but we do care, and we take any suicide ideation or plan most seriously. If you are feeling suicidal JK I would ask only two things of you: that you call 1-800-SUICIDE, and/or that you call a trusted friend, clergy, rabbi, etc. or any of us that you feel close to, to listen to you. PM us for phone numbers. Right now you have to find a way to reduce your pain (do you have pain management doctor?), and discover better ways of coping. Even when you get over this crisis, and I have no doubt you will, you need to still find ways to cope and take care of yourself. After you weather this crisis, I would recommend a couple of books, which are also helpful coping mechanisms. One is How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying To Kill Me, and another: Suicide, The Forever Decision. Believe me when I say this, we get your pain. You just need to find a way to reduce yours and increase your coping skills, like I said earlier. If you make one phone call, you are increasing your coping skills by 1. I remember reading somewhere that you will not feel relief if you are dead. You have to be alive to feel your relief from pain. Relief is only a feeling. You will get through this JK. :thumpup: Sincerely, Cindylou
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• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) This drug was powerful, my eyes have been open like an owl since taking it. I hope it wears off by the end of the day.
I dont understand why I cant cope.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) Chronic pain WILL create depression...trust me, I've been there. I tried several anti-depressants and pain medicine before I found the right one. Please don't give up...there might be other anti-depressants that will work much better. For some antidepressant medicine, it can take 1-2 weeks before you actually benefit or see any results. Please hang in there and contact your physician ASAP and make them aware of the side effects. We are here for you! ((HUGS))
~When you're feeling your worst, that's when you get to know yourself the best~
37 Year old female with mechanical neck arthritis
- C4-5 Mild disc bulge
- C5-6 Ruptured disc with spinal cord compression
- C8 Bone spur
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement ProDisc-C Surgery August 2010
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) JK- I agree with what everyone has said, this may just not be the right medicine for you. You NEED to call the doctor who prescribed it and ask them what they want you to do. Do not just stop it without speaking with them. They may want to start you on a smaller dose and let your body adjust to it. It is a WONDERFUL feeling when you have been on the meds a few weeks and realize that you feel good and your mood is good. It is worth it to keep trying different medications, to go back to the doctor, to have your life. I know how you feel, I have been there and I can tell you I am so glad that I got on the medication and did not do something stupid. Please get help, they can also give you medication to help you immediately, they gave me Ativan when I was having a really hard time at one point and it was great. Please go see your doctor and get help. We care about you!
31 years old-
1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!
Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 5.5 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) ^Thanks everyone
I have not ate anything since i took 1 30mg pill about 24 hours ago, I wish i could be hospitalized...idk
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) JK,
For years now I have been in horrible pain as well. In August I was finally diagnosed by an excellent Neurosurgeon and find I am operable in a number of places along my spine where the nerves are being pushed on and I could use an adr at L3, however I have decided with my Neuro's consent to get myself in better physical and mental condition before I do anything.
I am slowly weaning off the narcotics and gabapentin I have been on for the past 12 months. I've found they really mess with my head. I was also on antidepressants for 3 years prior to that. I will only say that was a nasty experience. All these drugs have left me in an emotional and physical chemical soup....
Under Dr's supervision I am at work....Slow and steady...I am trying my best to be very aware of whats going on in my body and "babying" it....SLOWLY building myself up to be stronger....I am not being a hero and I will continue to take the meds my body needs to keep the pain manageable but I am no longer going to dose myself completely out of pain.
I use the pain intensity to guide me....For a while it threatened to overwhelm me but I realized I could USE it ....just a thought.
PM me if you want.
Put suicide out of your thought process completely if you can. If you are unable to GET HELP. Those are RED FLAG thoughts. Pay attention.
Your life is precious!!
There are many of us in the same boat as you and many in worse conditions....lots of understanding, willing to listen ears and hearts...makes the burden lighter when you share it.
{{{{{{{massaging HUG}}}}}}}}}....that is one thing the Neuro prescribed.....massages!!!!!! He said they are very beneficial! See the prescription is to be kind to yourself.....and get some genuine pampering
Take care of yourself.
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Symptoms:Over 4 years progressively worsening severe leg pain/weakness in both legs,hips down into feet.
Diagnostic procedures: X rays ,CT scan,MRI's
Diagnosis: L5S1 disc gone. As of June 2010 begun to autofuse.L3 needs ADR. 5 disc levels further up bulging discs pressuring nerve. Could have surgical procedures to alleviate pressure.( I declined at this time)DDD. Some arthritis.
Meds: Narcotics/Neurontin for pain.Alprazolam. RX Muscle relaxer.
Core strengthening. Walking. Recumbant bicyling.
Re: FDA Panel to Consider Pain Indication for Antidepressant (Cymbalta) JK, it usually takes 4-6 weeks for antidepressants to "start" working. Give it some time. Hang in there.Originally Posted by JK2234
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- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997, 17 years old: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003, 23 years old: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009, 29 years old: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
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