Up until about three months ago I was taking Cymbalta for nerve pain from Cervical Spinal Stenosis. I was prescribed 60mg in the morning and 30mg at bedtime - I was taking that amount for about 7 years . I will say I believe it was helping but looking back 60mg a day worked better- Cymbalta is a SSNI or something like that that Serotonin is a big part of it. I was also taking 300mg twice a day which also helps nerve pain and restless legs syndrome and with sleep. But the same newer doctor increased it to 600mg 4 times a day. Looking back increasing it caused issues as it to has Seritonin and it worked better at much smaller doses.
Then after a surgery i was taking Norco which is a opiod with Seritonin ,!. i have major sleep issues and was taking 50mg Benedryl to help with sleep// I couldn’t sleep well and every two hours about 4-5 times I woke up and took 50mg more after 8 hours or so -I woke up confused and completely agitated and scared as something was wrong- my pupils were big and I figured out that benydryl has Seritonin in it and I had Seritonin Syndrome which I’ve never heard of but Seritonin is in so much stuff even over the counter products line Vitamin D3. So happens I should have went ER but I couldn’t think well and was scared. They monitor you and use klonopin to reverse the dangerous issues. I take Klonopin so I took more until the syndrome went away then i read up on how you can die from it.
Basically I could tell Cymbalta was enlarging my pupils and making me agitated and decided to slowly taper off- it took a while but I didn’t realize how it was effecting me until i was off.
Another pain management doctor started me on lyrica and i also take less gabapantine and take lyrica 50 mg three times a day.
Google Seratonin syndrome and seratonin is in so much but never warned about it-
I wont take SSRIs anymore and even though I remember when lower doses of Cymbalta did help, I think Lyrica works much better. just read up on each pill you take and be careful with the Serotonin ingredient- too much can cause death
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Yes I used it for 2yrs after knee surgery. I have fibromyalgia and nothing was touching my pain. It worked well but was wicked to get off. Took 9mths I had to be slowly weaned off
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Yes I used it for 2yrs after knee surgery. I have fibromyalgia and nothing was touching my pain. It worked well but was wicked to get off. Took 9mths I had to be slowly weaned off
I have several questions: Why did you stop taking Cymbalta, as you said it worked well for your Fibro pain? Are you taking any other drugs for Fibro? I also have Fibro but am afraid to take this because I've read it has severe withdrawal issues. I'm not on any drugs for it but my flares are painful. I'm trying supplements now, but was told it can take a long time to see improvement.
I have peripheral neuropathy in both toes. Initially, my medical facility said I lost my cartilage in both toes and needed Cartiva Implants. The implants didn't work. The implants were removed, and metal plates were placed on both toes. I have tried prescriptions to alleviate the pain with no success. I have tried all the nerve dietary supplements, and they didn't work. CBD didn't work for me. I even had a temporary spinal cord implant to stop the pain from coming from the brain -- didn't work. Has anyone out there had success with helping reduce the PN pain? It's hard for me to walk as I've fallen four times in the last two years. I wish the government spent more money to find a cure for PN. I need help! Joe Galiardi
I have peripheral neuropathy in both toes. Initially, my medical facility said I lost my cartilage in both toes and needed Cartiva Implants. The implants didn't work. The implants were removed, and metal plates were placed on both toes. I have tried prescriptions to alleviate the pain with no success. I have tried all the nerve dietary supplements, and they didn't work. CBD didn't work for me. I even had a temporary spinal cord implant to stop the pain from coming from the brain -- didn't work. Has anyone out there had success with helping reduce the PN pain? It's hard for me to walk as I've fallen four times in the last two years. I wish the government spent more money to find a cure for PN. I need help! Joe Galiardi
Joe, you have been through so much with your PN. I have it too. Mine is severe, caused by CIDP and MGUS. You can google those. Most importantly, know the cause of your PN for specific treatment and to prevent it worsening. Regardless of cause, keep circulation to feet optimal with warmth, movement and massage.
I have several questions: Why did you stop taking Cymbalta, as you said it worked well for your Fibro pain? Are you taking any other drugs for Fibro? I also have Fibro but am afraid to take this because I've read it has severe withdrawal issues. I'm not on any drugs for it but my flares are painful. I'm trying supplements now, but was told it can take a long time to see improvement.
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Back then I took cyclobenzaprine for my fibro. It did nothing for my post surgical pain. I was on cymbalta for post surgical pain once done I went back on cyclobenzaprine. Now I take cbd oil for fibro. Cymbalta is wicked to come off. You have to be weaned. I had to every Sunday take 10 granules out of the capsules, then 20 then 30
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Back then I took cyclobenzaprine for my fibro. It did nothing for my post surgical pain. I was on cymbalta for post surgical pain once done I went back on cyclobenzaprine. Now I take cbd oil for fibro. Cymbalta is wicked to come off. You have to be weaned. I had to every Sunday take 10 granules out of the capsules, then 20 then 30
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My Dr sent me to bodystream. I saw a dr there via Skype, filled out reams of paperwork. My supplier is Tweed its thru the government. I take yellow cbd 40ml btl. It has 21.1mg of cbd less than 1.05mg thc . I take 0.6ml a night. I just got a new type cbd/cbg same concentration as above but cbg is to help sleep also. I will try that when my current btl is done. I am in canada not sure where you are. I put the oil under my tongue at bedtime . Also I can claim on income tax because it's thru the Dr. It did take a couple weeks to notice the change in fibro. I have been using it for 4 yrs.
I have peripheral neuropathy in both toes. Initially, my medical facility said I lost my cartilage in both toes and needed Cartiva Implants. The implants didn't work. The implants were removed, and metal plates were placed on both toes. I have tried prescriptions to alleviate the pain with no success. I have tried all the nerve dietary supplements, and they didn't work. CBD didn't work for me. I even had a temporary spinal cord implant to stop the pain from coming from the brain -- didn't work. Has anyone out there had success with helping reduce the PN pain? It's hard for me to walk as I've fallen four times in the last two years. I wish the government spent more money to find a cure for PN. I need help! Joe Galiardi
Hi, Joe, I also have severe PN in both sets of toes. I have been taking 600 mg of Gabapentin three times a day (1800 mg/day total) and that has worked well on the pain but it has induced my legs to swell and for me to gain weight via water retention. I have now reduced the dose to 900 mg which leaves me with pain when going to bed but I counter that with 50 mg Tramadol. That combination works well for me and the leg swelling is much reduced. I have an appointment with my Neurologist tomorrow to review the situation. Hang in the joe, you can beat this malady.
Best,
Digby.
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Up until about three months ago I was taking Cymbalta for nerve pain from Cervical Spinal Stenosis. I was prescribed 60mg in the morning and 30mg at bedtime - I was taking that amount for about 7 years . I will say I believe it was helping but looking back 60mg a day worked better- Cymbalta is a SSNI or something like that that Serotonin is a big part of it. I was also taking 300mg twice a day which also helps nerve pain and restless legs syndrome and with sleep. But the same newer doctor increased it to 600mg 4 times a day. Looking back increasing it caused issues as it to has Seritonin and it worked better at much smaller doses.
Then after a surgery i was taking Norco which is a opiod with Seritonin ,!. i have major sleep issues and was taking 50mg Benedryl to help with sleep// I couldn’t sleep well and every two hours about 4-5 times I woke up and took 50mg more after 8 hours or so -I woke up confused and completely agitated and scared as something was wrong- my pupils were big and I figured out that benydryl has Seritonin in it and I had Seritonin Syndrome which I’ve never heard of but Seritonin is in so much stuff even over the counter products line Vitamin D3. So happens I should have went ER but I couldn’t think well and was scared. They monitor you and use klonopin to reverse the dangerous issues. I take Klonopin so I took more until the syndrome went away then i read up on how you can die from it.
Basically I could tell Cymbalta was enlarging my pupils and making me agitated and decided to slowly taper off- it took a while but I didn’t realize how it was effecting me until i was off.
Another pain management doctor started me on lyrica and i also take less gabapantine and take lyrica 50 mg three times a day.
Google Seratonin syndrome and seratonin is in so much but never warned about it-
I wont take SSRIs anymore and even though I remember when lower doses of Cymbalta did help, I think Lyrica works much better. just read up on each pill you take and be careful with the Serotonin ingredient- too much can cause death
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Yes I used it for 2yrs after knee surgery. I have fibromyalgia and nothing was touching my pain. It worked well but was wicked to get off. Took 9mths I had to be slowly weaned off
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I have several questions: Why did you stop taking Cymbalta, as you said it worked well for your Fibro pain? Are you taking any other drugs for Fibro? I also have Fibro but am afraid to take this because I've read it has severe withdrawal issues. I'm not on any drugs for it but my flares are painful. I'm trying supplements now, but was told it can take a long time to see improvement.
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1 ReactionI have peripheral neuropathy in both toes. Initially, my medical facility said I lost my cartilage in both toes and needed Cartiva Implants. The implants didn't work. The implants were removed, and metal plates were placed on both toes. I have tried prescriptions to alleviate the pain with no success. I have tried all the nerve dietary supplements, and they didn't work. CBD didn't work for me. I even had a temporary spinal cord implant to stop the pain from coming from the brain -- didn't work. Has anyone out there had success with helping reduce the PN pain? It's hard for me to walk as I've fallen four times in the last two years. I wish the government spent more money to find a cure for PN. I need help! Joe Galiardi
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1 ReactionJoe, you have been through so much with your PN. I have it too. Mine is severe, caused by CIDP and MGUS. You can google those. Most importantly, know the cause of your PN for specific treatment and to prevent it worsening. Regardless of cause, keep circulation to feet optimal with warmth, movement and massage.
Hi
Back then I took cyclobenzaprine for my fibro. It did nothing for my post surgical pain. I was on cymbalta for post surgical pain once done I went back on cyclobenzaprine. Now I take cbd oil for fibro. Cymbalta is wicked to come off. You have to be weaned. I had to every Sunday take 10 granules out of the capsules, then 20 then 30
Is the CBD oil taken internally or rubbed on the skin? What concentration do you take and could you tell me where you get it?
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My Dr sent me to bodystream. I saw a dr there via Skype, filled out reams of paperwork. My supplier is Tweed its thru the government. I take yellow cbd 40ml btl. It has 21.1mg of cbd less than 1.05mg thc . I take 0.6ml a night. I just got a new type cbd/cbg same concentration as above but cbg is to help sleep also. I will try that when my current btl is done. I am in canada not sure where you are. I put the oil under my tongue at bedtime . Also I can claim on income tax because it's thru the Dr. It did take a couple weeks to notice the change in fibro. I have been using it for 4 yrs.
Hi, Joe, I also have severe PN in both sets of toes. I have been taking 600 mg of Gabapentin three times a day (1800 mg/day total) and that has worked well on the pain but it has induced my legs to swell and for me to gain weight via water retention. I have now reduced the dose to 900 mg which leaves me with pain when going to bed but I counter that with 50 mg Tramadol. That combination works well for me and the leg swelling is much reduced. I have an appointment with my Neurologist tomorrow to review the situation. Hang in the joe, you can beat this malady.
Best,
Digby.