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2 Chronic Pain Treatments Work Better Together --new study

I thought some of you may be interested in the following new study.

"People who suffer from debilitating neuropathic pain may get more relief and sleep better by combining two commonly-prescribed drugs." The two drugs are gabapentin and nortriptyline, which is an anti-depressant. Here is a link to the study that was published on Oct. 9th, 2009.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930165030.

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spondylolisthesis at L4-5; stenosis at L3-4 and L4-5
radiculopathy for about 3 years
PLIF (L4-L5)in Jan '08 (PEEK cage, rods & Screws, BMP); continued radiculopathy....
Lami-foraminotomy L5-S1 Jan '09; continued radiculopathy;
Bulging discs L3-4 & L5-S1; crazy screwed-up S1 nerve

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Wait --- that link isn't working! USE THIS LINK!!!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930165030.htm

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spondylolisthesis at L4-5; stenosis at L3-4 and L4-5
radiculopathy for about 3 years
PLIF (L4-L5)in Jan '08 (PEEK cage, rods & Screws, BMP); continued radiculopathy....
Lami-foraminotomy L5-S1 Jan '09; continued radiculopathy;
Bulging discs L3-4 & L5-S1; crazy screwed-up S1 nerve

***** I have no medical training and am in no way connected with the medical profession, other than doing my part to keep them at full employment. My posts are based on personal experience and knowledge gained through the adventures of living. Take them for what they are worth....

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Interesting

Gwennie, that is very interesting. My doctor has prescribed Neurontin, amitryptaline, and cymbalta together, stating that the three in combination give better results than individually. I've been taking this combo for about a year and sometimtes I think it doesn't do anything, but then I will skip a few doses and find out that it really does help. I just wish there was a magic cure to take it all away.

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