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Has anyone had experience using cymbalta for pain relief?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 16, 2023 | Replies (177)
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@sandytoes14 I know Cymbalta messed me up. The pain specialist I see did give me 5 mg of Hydrocodone. Not much help. I am going to ask him about options as my quality of life is slipping away. I do what I can. Doctors are fearful I suppose. It is discouraging and I don’t mean to be whining. All things considered I think I do pretty darn well at sucking it up. The Fibro is frustrating and throw in the scoliosis, DDD of the spine, TMJ as well as depression, anxiety and the challenges it presents...yes, it could be worse, but I want to believe it could be better. The structural issues cannot be fixed, but I think they could be treated to better improve how life is now. Maybe I am a
dreamer.

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stulerner | @stulerner | Dec 31, 2018

I will not take anymore meds: Cymbalta put me in hospital, and Lyrica caused terrible side effects. Currently on Lamotrigine (175 2x/day) : have taken for many years; not sure if it helps. Today I decided I will investigate surgery option

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Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Jan 1, 2019

@parus I was without Cymbalta for a few days and it gave me some of the worst panic I've had in many years. It does work for 3 things for me-- anxiety, depression and Fibro so hopefully it continues to do so. I've been at a low dose 60 mg for years. When we have so many issues, I have DDD and herniated disc, all not deemed to be surgically successful in treating. You are not whining or a dreamer..if you are then I guess I am too!
@stulerner I had a reaction to Lamotrigine/Lamictal years ago. I'm glad it's working for you.
I have not tried CBD oils yet. My medical team and I have found that because I had gastric bypass nearly 12 years ago I process medicines much differently than "normal" people. Yes, oxycodone is serious stuff but I believe it's what I need now. I've had chronic pain for 25 years now.

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wheelerma | @wheelerma | Dec 30, 2020

If you can find someone, massage therapist, that does myofacial release, that will go a long way with the aching part of Fibro.

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