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Gabapentin and Cymbalta

Posted by jeanniem @jeanniem, Mar 15, 2021

I am taking 300mg of Gabapentin twice a day and my neurologist seems to feel pretty strongly that I add 30mg of Cymbalta. Does anyone else take this combo? I really hate adding new medications!

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cgs | @cgs | Mar 22, 2023
In reply to @tigreyes2004 "How do you get in contact with Loma Linda Clinic. I drink decaf. coffee & if..." + (show)
@tigreyes2004

How do you get in contact with Loma Linda Clinic.
I drink decaf. coffee & if I was to go out for dinner, then I have a regular cup of coffee.
You have all the same problems I have. I feel like dying bc the pain is so bad.
The only relief I get is from a hot bath.
I hope you get some relief. I would like ot know more about the Loma Linda. I live in Az.
Thank you.
God bless
tigreyes

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If you have a smartphone ask for Loma Linda Medical University neuropathy Clinic
Here is the number
Try 1-909-6799
NTC@LLU.EDU
PRAYERS IN JESUS NAME FOR YOU

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cgs | @cgs | Mar 22, 2023

Here's the information on Loma Linda Medical University neuropathy Clinic
1-909-558-6799
NTC@LLU.EDU
FREEVIDEO/telephone consultation or questions lord Jesus help you!

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cgs | @cgs | Mar 22, 2023
In reply to @tigreyes2004 "How do you get in contact with Loma Linda Clinic. I drink decaf. coffee & if..." + (show)
@tigreyes2004

How do you get in contact with Loma Linda Clinic.
I drink decaf. coffee & if I was to go out for dinner, then I have a regular cup of coffee.
You have all the same problems I have. I feel like dying bc the pain is so bad.
The only relief I get is from a hot bath.
I hope you get some relief. I would like ot know more about the Loma Linda. I live in Az.
Thank you.
God bless
tigreyes

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The gabapentin helps me sleep but I am starting to wake up more numb in my arms and feel strange. Since the dr incteased the dose.I know there is a limit to the Caffene is said to make the nerves worse by the American Dieabetic Association
Loma linda phone free consultation
1-909-558-6799

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Mar 22, 2023
In reply to @cgs "Here's the information on Loma Linda Medical University neuropathy Clinic 1-909-558-6799 NTC@LLU.EDU FREEVIDEO/telephone consultation or questions..." + (show)
@cgs

Here's the information on Loma Linda Medical University neuropathy Clinic
1-909-558-6799
NTC@LLU.EDU
FREEVIDEO/telephone consultation or questions lord Jesus help you!

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Thank you so much. I will see if I can get in there to get a consultation.
God bless you.
tigreyes

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Mar 22, 2023

Thanks again.
Keep in touch.
love & prayers
Tigreyes

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gina5009 | @gina5009 | Mar 22, 2023
In reply to @tigreyes2004 "Haven't tried that but someone on here mentioned Benfodamine. They said it was better than Gabapentin...." + (show)
@tigreyes2004

Haven't tried that but someone on here mentioned Benfodamine. They said it was better than Gabapentin. I am going to look in to it.

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Hello Tigryes2004

I have a different problem then you but I was prescribed Gabapentin for my problem and it did not work. I was then prescribed Pregabolin and so far it is working. Pain is gone. You might ask your doctor about this medication. It definitely made me sleep. We had to reduce the amount I take because I was sleeping all day.
Gina5009

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wendyhobbie | @wendyhobbie | Mar 23, 2023

Yes, I take 90 ml of Cymbalta along with 1,800 Gabapentine. Neurologist recommended the increase of Cymbalta

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jeanniem | @jeanniem | Mar 23, 2023
In reply to @exitframeleft "@jeanniem I am on 3600mg of Gabapentin that isn't helping the burning pain in my feet..." + (show)
@exitframeleft

@jeanniem I am on 3600mg of Gabapentin that isn't helping the burning pain in my feet so last week my Neuro added 30mg of duloxetine and it is tearing up my stomach: bloating, gas, diarrhea. I already have an Inflammatory bowel disease so I can't wait this out to see if it will go away. I have an appointment today, so I am going to ask for an alternative to add to the gabapentin or see if I need to taper off and start something else entirely.

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I am so sorry you are having to deal with that. I ended up not starting the duloxetine. I am also currently not taking Gabapentin. I am on Baclofen for the muscle spasms and just dealing with the nerve pain. I found that taking the two together caused too much fatigue and brain fog. No one wants a counselor with brain fog!

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Mar 24, 2023
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@jeanniem

I am so sorry you are having to deal with that. I ended up not starting the duloxetine. I am also currently not taking Gabapentin. I am on Baclofen for the muscle spasms and just dealing with the nerve pain. I found that taking the two together caused too much fatigue and brain fog. No one wants a counselor with brain fog!

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Someone on here mentioned Benfotiamine a form of Vit B1 & I bought some.
Took 2 capsules yesterday & saw no improvement. I had a headache this morning. Someone else said they had a headache from it. I will try it for a few days & see what happens.
I think I am getting muscle spasm bc my legs seem like they are twitching inside. A weird kind of feeling .
Well best of luck to you & if you find anything that helps, let me know.
I even bought the Nervine & it really didn't help either. All I am doing is spending money on things that don't help.
God Bless
Genie

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