Neuropathic Pain Cymbalta
Dr. Martin Abrahamson at NPR answer questions about diabetes. A listener wants advice on treating diabetic neuropathy, a painful condition caused by circulation problems. Dr. Abrahamson offer two drug options--Cymbalta and Lyrica--for relieving the painful condition.
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