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@kay9t yes I have. Was taking Cymbalta for over 12 years and Gabapentin. Went off Cymbalta by choice March 2025. Terrible withdrawal. But I started to be able to wake up at 8 or 9am instead of anywhere from 1-5pm (Cymbalta side effect went away). Will never go back. Dealing with flare ups as they come with LDN, heating pad, Advil, or crying. Oh yes chiropractor has been very helpful for me. I changed from 2000 mg of Gabapentin to 400 mg currently. Recently read that Gabapentin can also cause weight gain and memory problems. Memory is really bad right now. So trying to wean off it. My weight has stayed the same since I got off the Cymbalta though. Needless to say when I first started Cymbalta it helped and I’m not at that level of pain anymore so I was able to stop it. I also think not being able to exercise or even walk for long is not possible because I flare up and treating myself with goodies to pacify my depression also have played a role in my weight gain. I’m certainly not as bad as when I first started with the fibromyalgia. I’m Trying LDN and gummies suggested on this group. So I have faith that something that I’m trying is going to be it! Since all in all fibromyalgia has gotten better cause it was so horrendous when I first got it. This is just my experience. Especially with fibromyalgia everyone is different. Good luck and God Bless.