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Constipation Cause Back Pain

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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The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain.  Research has shown that 80% of... 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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Older Adults Have Pain Too
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...addiction is fairly low in the older patient.  However, constipation is often made worse by... Read more »

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Hormone Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer: Faslodex FAQs
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain;• back pain;• headache;• hot... Read more »

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Allergy Medications and Pregnancy
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...indigestion, constipation, insomnia or my new favorite sharp back pains.  My doctor also told... Read more »

Health Guide

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
...ovarian cancer can include:   Exhaustion or fatigueNauseaBack painPain during sexConstipationMenstrual changes   These symptoms are less common and are associated with... Read more »
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...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 »
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 »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...Medications and Alternative TreatmentsThe most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins,... Read more »
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms
...urinationLoss of appetite or feeling of fullness even after a very light mealUnusual vaginal bleedingBack pain or leg painBased on the symptoms and physical examination, the doctor may order... Read more »

Medications

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...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) A very serious allergic... Read more »

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...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) A very serious allergic... 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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...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) Seek immediate medical... Read more »

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...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) Seek immediate medical... Read more »

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