Managing Diabetic Nerve Pain

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Prescription treatment is available

There is a prescription medicine that may be able to help relieve your diabetic nerve pain. Cymbalta is approved by the FDA to help manage diabetic nerve pain. Unlike some medicines that may be used for diabetic nerve pain, Cymbalta is not a narcotic. As with all medicines, results may vary from person to person. Learn more about Cymbalta and how it works to treat diabetic nerve pain.

Talk to your healthcare provider about your pain

Even if you and your healthcare provider have talked about your pain before, talk about it again. You can help your healthcare provider understand how much the pain is affecting your life and how it makes you feel. Only your healthcare provider can diagnose diabetic nerve pain and determine if Cymbalta is right for you. Read more tips for talking to your doctor about diabetic nerve pain.

Put together a complete treatment plan

Together, you and your healthcare provider can create a plan to manage your diabetic nerve pain. Along with medication, your plan may include lifestyle changes. Some healthcare professionals may suggest:

Deep-breathing exercises
Acupuncture
Meditation
Biofeedback

Get more information and tips for managing pain.

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