My dentist told me about Cymbalta for my peripheral neuropathy when I mentioned my gabapentin didn’t help much. I’ve been taking it ever since. It’s provided much needed relief for my legs and ability to walk around but I still can’t walk far.
First two months of treatment we thought “This” was the wonder drug! Two months later my wife could not walk over 100. Ft. Or care for her own personal needs. Please study this drug there are literally hundreds of pages of true patients harmful effects. She got off the drug by cold turkey but was literally dying due to cymbalta.
I'm so sorry your wife had side effects and Cymbalta was not meant for her.
As with any medication, everyone is different in what helps them.
Cymbalta has been successful for my depression, anxiety and peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I noticed a very positive effect on the above 3. I also take gabapentin but have not felt a difference in taking it.
I'm so sorry your wife had side effects and Cymbalta was not meant for her.
As with any medication, everyone is different in what helps them.
Cymbalta has been successful for my depression, anxiety and peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I noticed a very positive effect on the above 3. I also take gabapentin but have not felt a difference in taking it.
So glad to hear you are doing well on Cymbalta. I am only on day 4 of Cymbalta 60 mg. Just wondering how long it took for your full pain benefit to occur.
Best to you.
I was on Klonopin for a 30 yrs. Yes that's not a typo. I have had panic attacks since I was 16 yrs old but didn't start Klonopin until I was 30. I took 05 mg 3 times a day and was under my psychiatrist care. I was diagnosed with IC and after trying several treatments that didn't involve medication I was r
Referred to the pain mgt. Clinic. The doctor asked me if I had ever tried or heard of lyrica. No to both those questions so I tried it and gave been on for 2 yrs. The thing about lyrics is that it treats the pain but also treated my anxiety. So with my doctor I weened off of Klonopin. I don't know which is more addictive as they both are in my book. But if I can take 1 drug that helps with multipurpose results that us the one that I will take. Good luck with Klonopin. I hope that you too are being seen by a doctor. Anxiety disorder us real and can really limit living a full life
I was on Klonopin for a 30 yrs. Yes that's not a typo. I have had panic attacks since I was 16 yrs old but didn't start Klonopin until I was 30. I took 05 mg 3 times a day and was under my psychiatrist care. I was diagnosed with IC and after trying several treatments that didn't involve medication I was r
Referred to the pain mgt. Clinic. The doctor asked me if I had ever tried or heard of lyrica. No to both those questions so I tried it and gave been on for 2 yrs. The thing about lyrics is that it treats the pain but also treated my anxiety. So with my doctor I weened off of Klonopin. I don't know which is more addictive as they both are in my book. But if I can take 1 drug that helps with multipurpose results that us the one that I will take. Good luck with Klonopin. I hope that you too are being seen by a doctor. Anxiety disorder us real and can really limit living a full life
Thanks. I am doing great. Tapered off clonazepam easily. I tried lyrica but I did not feel well on that rx. I ended up seeing a neurologist and was diagnosed with a phrenic nerve injury and am using gabapentin and low dose naltrexone. Glad you are doing well!
First two months of treatment we thought “This” was the wonder drug! Two months later my wife could not walk over 100. Ft. Or care for her own personal needs. Please study this drug there are literally hundreds of pages of true patients harmful effects. She got off the drug by cold turkey but was literally dying due to cymbalta.
That’s awful. I came here to read about Cymbalta. The Drs prescribe these meds like they are candy. I’m afraid to take it After reading what your wife went through!
. I’m glad she is doing better. I misread the dates on these comments. Sorry I’m a year late! Take care
It is not a pain pill. It does not instantly provide pain relief. If you have Fibro, I believe we must find a "toolbox" of ways to combat pain. Finding a good support group is an excellent and much needed thing.
I was on Klonopin for a 30 yrs. Yes that's not a typo. I have had panic attacks since I was 16 yrs old but didn't start Klonopin until I was 30. I took 05 mg 3 times a day and was under my psychiatrist care. I was diagnosed with IC and after trying several treatments that didn't involve medication I was r
Referred to the pain mgt. Clinic. The doctor asked me if I had ever tried or heard of lyrica. No to both those questions so I tried it and gave been on for 2 yrs. The thing about lyrics is that it treats the pain but also treated my anxiety. So with my doctor I weened off of Klonopin. I don't know which is more addictive as they both are in my book. But if I can take 1 drug that helps with multipurpose results that us the one that I will take. Good luck with Klonopin. I hope that you too are being seen by a doctor. Anxiety disorder us real and can really limit living a full life
You bet anxiety is real and can limit your life! It definately affects mine. You are brave to get off a med you were on for so long. Lyrica was a life changer for me. Sure I gained a few pounds, but after addressing the fact that I was munching on junk too much, I lost the weight again. I have been on Lyrica for 16 years, give or take a year. For me, severe pain every day was ruining my life. I have a severe case apparently. I am so glad you found a med that helps your quality of life.
There are support groups in person and online. Just do some searching online, for 'Fibromyalgia support groups near [your zip code]' Facebook has several of them and they are private for members only. I used to follow them but got off them. I don't know why really. I need to try again. Sending a hug back to you!
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3 ReactionsI'm so sorry your wife had side effects and Cymbalta was not meant for her.
As with any medication, everyone is different in what helps them.
Cymbalta has been successful for my depression, anxiety and peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I noticed a very positive effect on the above 3. I also take gabapentin but have not felt a difference in taking it.
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4 ReactionsSo glad to hear you are doing well on Cymbalta. I am only on day 4 of Cymbalta 60 mg. Just wondering how long it took for your full pain benefit to occur.
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1 ReactionI was on Klonopin for a 30 yrs. Yes that's not a typo. I have had panic attacks since I was 16 yrs old but didn't start Klonopin until I was 30. I took 05 mg 3 times a day and was under my psychiatrist care. I was diagnosed with IC and after trying several treatments that didn't involve medication I was r
Referred to the pain mgt. Clinic. The doctor asked me if I had ever tried or heard of lyrica. No to both those questions so I tried it and gave been on for 2 yrs. The thing about lyrics is that it treats the pain but also treated my anxiety. So with my doctor I weened off of Klonopin. I don't know which is more addictive as they both are in my book. But if I can take 1 drug that helps with multipurpose results that us the one that I will take. Good luck with Klonopin. I hope that you too are being seen by a doctor. Anxiety disorder us real and can really limit living a full life
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3 ReactionsThanks. I am doing great. Tapered off clonazepam easily. I tried lyrica but I did not feel well on that rx. I ended up seeing a neurologist and was diagnosed with a phrenic nerve injury and am using gabapentin and low dose naltrexone. Glad you are doing well!
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2 ReactionsThat’s awful. I came here to read about Cymbalta. The Drs prescribe these meds like they are candy. I’m afraid to take it After reading what your wife went through!
. I’m glad she is doing better. I misread the dates on these comments. Sorry I’m a year late! Take care
Agree! Is there a support group for Fibromyalgia?
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1 ReactionYou bet anxiety is real and can limit your life! It definately affects mine. You are brave to get off a med you were on for so long. Lyrica was a life changer for me. Sure I gained a few pounds, but after addressing the fact that I was munching on junk too much, I lost the weight again. I have been on Lyrica for 16 years, give or take a year. For me, severe pain every day was ruining my life. I have a severe case apparently. I am so glad you found a med that helps your quality of life.
There are support groups in person and online. Just do some searching online, for 'Fibromyalgia support groups near [your zip code]' Facebook has several of them and they are private for members only. I used to follow them but got off them. I don't know why really. I need to try again. Sending a hug back to you!