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Suggest Treatment For Intractable Partial Complex Seizures And Fractures In Pelvic Area

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Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Question: Thank you. Currently followed by oncologist/hematologist, neurologist, pain specialist and dermatologist who specializes in cancers of the skin. Had malignant melanoma, Stage 1, 4 years ago now and was told that it was nonpigmented nodular , so on 6 month fu's. Punch biopsies are usual for me when I see dermatologist. Neurologist has been treating me for seizures since last year; intractible partial complex seizures - believe that is terminology. Lamictal is medication. Also on Cymbalta for pain - 60 mg 2 times daily (post polio__) Suffered 5 fractures to pelvic area of undetermined origin and bed ridden 17 weeks last year
Developed intense itching all over body at end of February. Will see my primary care dr. but curious about it.
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Side effects of multiple medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Please note that Lamictal and Cymbalta interact each other, not so that they cause life threatening effects. Both of them commonly have skin problems like rash, hives, itching etc. So you should observe if the itching increased after starting Cymbalta.

You can start AVEENO and see if this helps. However see if the primary doctor can suggest any alternative pain medicine instead of DUloxetine (cymbalta).

Hope this answers.
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Suggest Treatment For Intractable Partial Complex Seizures And Fractures In Pelvic Area

Brief Answer: Side effects of multiple medicines Detailed Answer: Hi, Please note that Lamictal and Cymbalta interact each other, not so that they cause life threatening effects. Both of them commonly have skin problems like rash, hives, itching etc. So you should observe if the itching increased after starting Cymbalta. You can start AVEENO and see if this helps. However see if the primary doctor can suggest any alternative pain medicine instead of DUloxetine (cymbalta). Hope this answers.