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I can't sleep when taking Cymbalta: What else can I do for pain?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Mar 17, 2021 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
Hi @popolopo that must be frustrating that you haven't been able to sleep while on Cymbalta.
I wanted to introduce you to fellow Connect members @jeanne51 @elwooodsdad and @petangelkat1as they have experience with Cymbalta and may be able to provide support.
Here is a discussion you may find helpful on Cymbalta withdrawal: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-are-the-symptoms-of-cymbalta-withdrawal/?pg=1#comment-294858
Back to you @popolopo how long have you been on Cymbalta?
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I TOOK CYMBALTA FOR 1 DAY. I HAVE HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS. FOR YEARS DUE TO MY MEDICAL CONDITION CALLED "CHRONIC IDIOPATHIC URTICARIA" IT HAD HIVES SO SEVERE I WOUND UP IN THE ER UNTIL FINALLY SENT TO A DR, IN S.C. GAVE ME SOMETHING THAT IS ALSO USED FOR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS, HIVES WERE GONE FOR YEARS UNTUL !!! I TOOK CYMBALTA, HIVES WORSE THAN EVER. WENT TO AN IMMUNOLOGIST GAVE ME INJECTIONS CALLED XOLAIR. HIVES WERE GONE IN 7 MONTHS!! I HOPE NO FLAIR UPS IN THE FUTURE!!
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I don’t know if this is appropriate or not but I will mention it and you can delete it if you want. If anyone is on Facebook there is a group called “Cymbalta Hurts Worse.” It is a group that helps people get off Cymbalta and encourages not using it for pain or depression. Use your own discretion but I have been on antidepressants most of my adult life, 30+ years. I have never had such a negative effect from any antidepressant and there are thousands like me. I have had many side effects on Cymbalta and getting off of it. I am still going through withdrawal. It needs to be tapered very slowly. Just a FYI.