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Positive input for Cymbalta relieving anxiety, depression and pain
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Mar 30 2:22pm | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
I was on Klonopin for a 30 yrs. Yes that's not a typo. I have had panic attacks since I was 16 yrs old but didn't start Klonopin until I was 30. I took 05 mg 3 times a day and was under my psychiatrist care. I was diagnosed with IC and after trying several treatments that didn't involve medication I was r
Referred to the pain mgt. Clinic. The doctor asked me if I had ever tried or heard of lyrica. No to both those questions so I tried it and gave been on for 2 yrs. The thing about lyrics is that it treats the pain but also treated my anxiety. So with my doctor I weened off of Klonopin. I don't know which is more addictive as they both are in my book. But if I can take 1 drug that helps with multipurpose results that us the one that I will take. Good luck with Klonopin. I hope that you too are being seen by a doctor. Anxiety disorder us real and can really limit living a full life
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You bet anxiety is real and can limit your life! It definately affects mine. You are brave to get off a med you were on for so long. Lyrica was a life changer for me. Sure I gained a few pounds, but after addressing the fact that I was munching on junk too much, I lost the weight again. I have been on Lyrica for 16 years, give or take a year. For me, severe pain every day was ruining my life. I have a severe case apparently. I am so glad you found a med that helps your quality of life.
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Thanks. I am doing great. Tapered off clonazepam easily. I tried lyrica but I did not feel well on that rx. I ended up seeing a neurologist and was diagnosed with a phrenic nerve injury and am using gabapentin and low dose naltrexone. Glad you are doing well!