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bebe86676
bebe86676

I am not suicidal in the least but I sure am not nearly as afraid of death as I am of living in this pain and discomfort for my next 10 or 20 years.  

I'm 68 and have had this for about 10 years.  It is getting worse and at a alarming speed.  

I'm on lyrica and used to be cymbalta as well, but I was in such a fog I was not handling my life very well.  I elected to give up the cymbalta for that reason and the fog is better but the pain is all consuming.  

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  • beth90152
    beth90152 bebe86676

    Posted

    Hello, I was looking through the forum for the first time in some time and noticed this hadn't been replied to.

    Just to say, I know what you mean with this. I'm 38 and the thought of living another 40 + years with this much pain can get overwhelming. I have a strong faith that helps keep my mind set on living each day at a time - I think it's probably the only way to do this and not become overwhelmed.

    How are you doing at the moment?

    Beth

  • gloria_231946
    gloria_231946 bebe86676

    Posted

    You are wise to give up duloxatine,serious side effects.Thought Lyrics was the same type of drug,surely you weren't taking both,would blow your mind.

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