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Any Suggestion For Headache, Depression, Spondylitis When Having Spinal Stenosis Degenerative Disc?

I have spinal stenosis lorodisis degenerative disc disease I have had two lumbar surgeries a cervical fusion. Nerve damage to my left foot. Nerve damage at my c6-7 level. Suffer from headaches, chronic pain, depression , spondylitis what can I do for pain. Currently taking cymbalta ?
Sat, 1 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Degerative spine disease with nerves involvement is treated with NSAID drugs, painkillers ( Cymbalta has antineuralgic properties too ), physical therapy, spinal (epidural ) injections.

These treatment possibilities result in significant improvement in most of the cases. In rare cases, if these measures fail to improve your condition, surgery ( nerve decompression with or without spine stabilization ) may be necessary.

Discuss with a spine Specialist or a Neurosurgeon for your issues.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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Any Suggestion For Headache, Depression, Spondylitis When Having Spinal Stenosis Degenerative Disc?

Hello, Degerative spine disease with nerves involvement is treated with NSAID drugs, painkillers ( Cymbalta has antineuralgic properties too ), physical therapy, spinal (epidural ) injections. These treatment possibilities result in significant improvement in most of the cases. In rare cases, if these measures fail to improve your condition, surgery ( nerve decompression with or without spine stabilization ) may be necessary. Discuss with a spine Specialist or a Neurosurgeon for your issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical