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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

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Cymbalta tested for chronic back pain

October 03, 2008
Cymbalta, a drug used to treat major depressive order, has shown promise as a treatment for chronic low back pain in a small clinical trial. In the study, researchers compared the effectiveness of Cymbalta to a placebo in 236 patients who suffered from chronic low back pain. After 13 weeks, investigators found that 31 percent of patients taking Cymbalta experienced a 50-percent reduction in pain, compared to 19 percent of those given a placebo. However, significantly more patients taking Cymbalt... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Are There Signs That I Have Prostate Cancer?
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

...Symptoms of prostate cancer range from nothing to severe back pain and blood in the urine often... Read more »

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1/21/08 #9 - Migraines, back pain, steroids, meningitis?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...months. The attacks always come with severe upper back pain and uncontrollable vomiting (at... Read more »

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Cymbalta Study Shows Reduction in Chronic Low Back Pain
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...daily may also be helpful in reducing chronic low back pain.  Duloxetine-treated patients... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...commonly taken for chronic pain conditions, specifically back pain and arthritis. Ultram has... Read more »

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Is Treatment for Chronic Back Pain Creating Addiction, Not Relief
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...of studies regarding the use of opioids in chronic back pain was published in the January 16,... Read more »

Health Guide

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
...diagnosed.   Additional symptoms of ovarian cancer can include:   Exhaustion or fatigueNauseaBack painPain during sexConstipationMenstrual changes   These symptoms... Read more »
Pancreatic carcinoma
... Nausea and vomiting Weakness Fatigue Diarrhea Indigestion Back pain Clay-colored stools Paleness Depression Signs and... Read more »
Dysmenorrhea in the adolescent
... Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Back pain Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam and... Read more »
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
...symptoms of AAA rupture include a pulsating sensation in the abdomen, sudden and severe abdominal or back pain, clammy skin, rapid heart rate when rising to a standing position, and nausea or... Read more »
Topamax: topiramate
...or are bothersome: More common: breast pain in women nausea tremors Less common: o        back pain o        chest pain o        hair loss or change in hair texture ... Read more »

Medications

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...headache, dizziness, nausea, flushing of the face, or back pain may occur. If any of these... Read more »

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...unlikely but serious side effects occur: arm/leg/back pain fast heartbeat hair loss/color... Read more »

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...dizziness, light-headedness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, back pain, dry cough or blurred vision... Read more »

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...(e.g., burning/painful/frequent urination, lower back pain, fever) mental/mood changes ... Read more »

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...voice changes, runny nose, flu-like symptoms, or back pain may also occur. If any of these... Read more »

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