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I too have been having problems with my ears since starting cymbalta 2 mo ago. It is kind of like when they plug up from high altitude pressure change and very annoying.

66 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-16 00:36:16

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Yes, My god. I have been to 3 doctors and ear drops and nose sprays and nothing. I even have an appt. with a ENT specialist next week.

Posted: 2009-03-17 17:11:51

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I began having so many problems after starting cymbalta. Ear pain, thought I had an ear infection, put on antibiotics, but pain never really went away, began having severe TMJ, and muscle pain in my face, neck, & shoulders. Never really helped my depression and anxiety really well, also made me feel angry and aggitated. I stopped this medication after 3months and went on pristiq, now after being off cymbalta for 6 weeks, i'm only now feeling more like myself and the pains are subsiding. I hate cymbalta and don't recommend it to anyone.

40 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-20 13:21:27

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gosh I have been feeling all of these things but they did not all occur at the same time, I have not really connected the dots because since the MVA I was in I am on so many meds I could not know which was causing what they all have so many diffrent side affects. My doctor has been so patient with me he has gone to special seminars for my condition in and out of the states to find something or the right combo that will help best keep the pain away, sometimes petty things like a ring in my ear outweigh the pain in my body. Failed back surgery with more to go, RSD, Fibromylaiga and the list goes on and on. The worst though is the latest my patients. anxiety, nervousness, itchyness and the depression is just so bad. Any thoughts.....

Posted: 2009-03-21 21:40:28

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I too experience extreme sleepiness. I cannot say that Cymbalta exacerbates the sleepiness. I do think we need to ask our doctors about the possibility. Please call your physician immediately and complain to her/him. Sounds as though depression is worsening.

59 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-12 22:10:44

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I take 120mg of Cymbalta, and always take it at night before I go to bed. That may help with the sleepiness.

40 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-23 12:26:04

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I too have been on cymblta for several years I do not show any of these signs. I get up evey day at 6am go to bed around 11pm . I have trouble sleeping. I take 600 mg a day of lycria along with that. my doctor has now also given me anothe musle relaxer to take at bedtime. soi can sleep. I have rsd And fibermyalsa

58 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-23 12:52:44

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Somehow I connected with your comments about Cymbalta. I too can't live without it. When taking Zoloft, severe sadness and death constant themes. I am still sad, but I can live with my sadness. Like you, I believe I suffer from post traumatic stress disorder after a surgery went bad. Subsequently, I've had to have 4 corrective surgeries to fix the mess the first surgery and it's still not fixed. Also, I've gained a significant amount of weight (which I'm very concerned with) and it has drowsy side-effects.

Posted: 2009-03-05 17:27:22

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I too have gained a substantial amount of weight since being on Cymbalta and am quite tired but still suffer from insomnia unless I take a sleep aid. I am concerned that weight gain was not on the list of side effects and someone else is having problems with that. I have been on several different anti-deparessants over many years and have had problems with my weight on several of them since I started. Before I started taking them, I never had any problems with my weight and was very small. I am now very overweight and have high blood pressure. Do you think it's the Cymbalta that's adding to the problem, as well? Thank you.

59 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-23 14:15:21

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I AM A 50 YEAR OLD WOMAN WHO IS MENOPAUSAL. I TOO HAVE GAINED A LARGE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN OVERWEIGHT. HOWEVER, I DO NOT OVEREAT, BUT OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO, I HAVE GAINED A LOT OF WEIGHT AROUND MY STOMACH. I WALK A LOT TOO, AND WONDER WHY I HAVE GAINED ALL OF THIS WEIGHT DESPITE EATING PRETTY NORMAL AND WALKING FOR EXERCISE. I ALSO AM VERY TIRED, ALMOST ALWAYS. I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT! DURING THE WEEKENDS, I BARELY GET OUT OF BED. THE CYMBALTA DOES WORK WELL FOR MY DEPRESSION/ANXIETY; HOWEVER, I DON'T LIKE THE WEIGHT GAIN. I ALSO HAVE A HIGHER BLOOD PRESSURE THAN I PREVIOUSLY DID BEFORE STARTING THE CYMBALTA. THANK YOU.

51 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-31 17:03:19

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I have taken cymbalta for two years and gained weight. I was tired all the time and slept all the time. Two months ago, I stopped taking it. I feel alive again and Im loosing the weight I gained.

32 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-31 22:20:52

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I have been on cymbalta for about 8-9 months and I find just the oppsite i've lost some weight.I have had a lot more energy too.The only problem is I sweat alot at night I read that is a side affect I don't know if I can continue when summer gets here. Anne

59 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-02 00:59:36

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I have been on Cymbalta for quite a while, too. But I also have migraines and have been taking Effexor for several years. Between that and my thyroid, high blood pressure, being overweight, insomnia, and severe water retention. I had surgery last summer and they messed up my meds and I ended up in an institution. They upped the Effexor to 225 mg and the Cymbalta to 90 mg. I still stay tired, but if I take my Ambien at the same time every night, I do much better. My husband gets up EVERY morning and sets out my meds so I don't forget. He says that he wants me to feel better too. Starting last week I started taking a sublingual B12 and it does seem to help with the energy.
That said, you may want to look into taking a diuretic because these meds sometimes make you retain water. I can fluctuate up to 5 pounds a day if I'm not careful.

47 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-31 22:32:30

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I am also on cymbalta I have severe depression and cymbalta is the only medicine that helps me. I was zoloft and others and they didn;t work.But i do find since I am on these medications I have gained alot of wieght and no matter what I do I can not lose it. 47 year olkd female

47 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-01 13:50:37

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no, it will not go away until you switch to lexapro and remember if you suddenly stop taking it you'll probably be vomiting and very sick

Posted: 2009-03-01 15:26:36

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I have been on Cymbalta for several years now. It seems the sweating has not improved at all.

Posted: 2009-03-17 17:08:20

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I have been on Cymbalta since the middle of March. I started off with 60mg a day, then just this past Monday my Doc increased it to 120mg. I have never had problems with sweating; but over the past month...WOW! When I am at work the sweat is just pouring off of me, I also have hot flashes and I am not in menopause as yet. My other side effects include, restless legs at night that make it extremely difficult to try and sleep. I've noticed that my urine is much darker in colour. I've lost about 8 lbs. My anxiety seems to be a little worse and I really haven't noticed any improvement with my depression, which is why I'm taking it. It takes everthing in me to get out of bed at times; because I feel So Sad. I am also recently discovering that I am having problems with dry eyes. In the past I have tried other meds such as; Zoloft, Effexor and some other ones which I can't recall right now; because my memory is affected as well. I wish there was something out there that I could take that I could just feel normal! I exercise every day, I work full time and am raising 4 children and I am at my wits end. At times I feel so hopeless that I just want to give up; but the love I have for my children puts a kabosh on that thought. I see my Doc regularly and have been to see phychiatrists. Has anyone had any luck with any other meds...I'm desperate!

47 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-11 13:10:07

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I'm a 55 year old woman, and I have been taking Cymbalta for a couple of years. I noticed that it helped my menopause symptoms tremendously. I have less irritability, and fewer hot flashes.

Posted: 2009-03-17 16:09:54

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I am a 62 year old female, I have been on cymbalta for over a year. I take it for neuropaty in my toes and a pinched nerve in my back. As far as being sleepy, I was the same way and around 2 pm every day I was having a hard time staying awake at work. My doctor told me take them at night. Now I do , I sleep wonderful and is alert all day. Check with your doctor.

64 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-04 08:42:05

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Try taking it at night before bed. I was having the same problem and had to have a sleep aid as I was not tired at night. My doctor instructed me to take it before bed and it will also work as a sleep aid. Not just did it work, but it also put a little more money in my pocket as I no longer needed the sleep aid.

Congrats!

35 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 16:12:36

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My psych np put me on 30mg of cymbalta about a week ago, and told me to take it a couple hours before I go to bed. I usually take it at about 8pm and I tell you it has been great. I now get a full nights sleep and I am less irritable during the day.

38 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 16:24:04

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Wow - I will try that = I take mine in the am!

Posted: 2009-03-05 22:16:45

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If you are taking Cymbalta in the morning, maybe try to take it at night as it will allow you to sleep better. It does not make me sleepy therefore I take it in the morning. It is like a miracle drug for me and am so thankful to have it. Making it cheaper would be nice! Good luck

59 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 21:09:45

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AM definitely! It is supposed to be energizing(?)

Posted: 2009-03-05 22:03:37

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Take it in the sm it seems to be a good drug

Posted: 2009-03-05 22:07:45

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You will wake up - that s only a temporary thing - ultimately is is good!

62 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 22:11:46

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I found taking it at night I couldn't get up in morning. I now take it about 2 in the afternoon and by the time it makes me tired it is about bedtime and I can get up next am.

53 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-12 07:54:46

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Yes, and you will be awake soon! Just takes a little time!

Posted: 2009-03-05 22:14:53

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Ihave been on cymbalta for 3 months and i feel much better.Although my doctor made me go 5 days without out because he never called it in .I personally know how it is to be off the med cymbata and it was horrible dont ever stop it continue it,becasue you will end up like me throwing up over and over and very depressed crrying for no reason and i felt like i wanted to punch everyone inthe face.That is very bad feeling.I am now back on it for 4 days and i feel great.

Valerie if you have any question about the med or need to chat her is my email.

Valerie572@verizon.net

TC

37 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-22 19:27:42

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Good luck to you, friend. Cymbalta saved not only my life, but my marriage as well. I noticed effects within two days. I hope this fortune happens for you as well.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 01:07:55

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I am a 50-year old woman, who suffers from chronic depression and Cymbalta changed my life. It doesn't have the side effects that Zoloft or many of the other anti-depressants do.

However, my husband takes Lexapro and Abilify and what a difference. If the Cymbalta doesn't work for you, try Lexapro and Abilify.

60 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 20:19:51

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You definitely need to get back to your creative life...Cymbalta can help but, most importantly, you need to be CREATING!! I am a creative artist - and I take Cymblata and it is a help to get you over the hump...but you need to step out and do what God has created you to do!!

Posted: 2009-03-05 22:02:08

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I am a 40 yr old male on 60mg a day for about 1 1/2 yrs now. I highly recommend Cymbalta, but no higher dose than 60mg a day. I had many of the same issues you do and this has made a HUGE difference in my life. However, my libido still comes and goes ( more often than not, it goes). The first week or so on the med can be really rough...lethargy, nausea, increased depression, but hold on and get through it. All these level out, and the result is a whole new outlook on life...back to the way you once were. The only side effect I really experience is a bit of increased sweating, oddly enough, mostly on the left side of my body. Jess
blackwolf@frontiernet.net Feel free to use it.

41 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-06 07:50:53

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I love Cymbalta . I took 60 milligrams for 2 plus years when my depression suddenly got worse; my doctor increased it to 90 milligrams; I no longer have pain or depression. I finally recognize myself! I am hopeful that your hand pain will disappear. Best of luck

58 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-07 12:26:40

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There is a possible interaction between Cymbalta and Ultram which could cause a very rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a condition where too much serotonin is released in the brain which may cause problems such as fatigue, drowsiness or heart problems. Cymbalta and Ultram are usually not prescribed together because of this potential interaction. However, your doctor may feel that the benefit of using these two medications together outweighs the risk of the interaction. It is worth having a discussion with your doctor about using these two medications together. You can reduce your risk of serotonin syndrome by working with your doctor to find the lowest doses of these medications that offer your the most relief of your condition – please first talk to your doctor before making any changes to your medications. You can also keep an eye out for any symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as irritability, unexplained fatigue or drowsiness, altered consciousness, high blood pressure or a faster heart rate, and contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms occur.

Posted: 2009-02-13 17:50:41

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I take 180mg Cymbalta and 50mg tramadol (Ultram). I've been doing this for years for chronic pain and swelling throughout my spine and legs. I've never had any problems, no matter how many tramadol each day I may take.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 01:05:50

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I am a 60 year old woman who has had fibromylgia for many years; in addition I had to have both my hips replaced because of a very unusual condition related to poor blood supply. That caused back problems.... So I've had ongoing pain for a long time.
After alot of trial and error for medications, my rheumatologist put me on Cymbalta 60 mg and Ultram ER 200mg each day. I feel better than I have in years!!!! I am a nurse and really had trouble doing anykind of work. Now I am working fulltime and couldn't be more pleased with my combination of medications.
Before I started using Ultram ER, I had used Ultram 100mg up to 3 times a day - but it never helped as much as the "Extended Release " Ultram.
Hope you have the same positive effect.

63 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 14:59:56

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If you are worried about the 2 drugs interacting with each other the best person to ask is your local pharmacist. If it is you questioning your doctor, get a second opinion or confront your doctor of why both meds if they are to treat the same thing. Especially if it is not working.

Best Wishes!

35 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 16:07:20

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Hello,I too am on this combination. I works wonders for me and I would not want to change it. I have read from others on this website that they too are on both Cymbalta and Tramadol. I know that there is a warning in the use of both together, but all I know is that the combination needs to be watched. So if you are doing well with the two, I would keep doing what works well for you.

take care and good luck

Posted: 2009-03-05 21:05:27

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Ultram and Cymbalta work in completly different ways. Ultram works as a non-steroidal anti-inflamatory, like a stronger, more effective Motrin,( but upset my GI tract). Cymbalta effects the brain's perception of pain and is more of an antidepressant. Definately keep taking both!! They don't conflict with oneanother.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 15:53:56

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Ultram and Cymbalta together can cause Serotonin Syndrome. I would at least bring this to your Doc's attention.

44 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 16:48:08

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I started Cymbalta just shortly after it was released by the FDA. I take 180mg/day. My brother and son indicated that it made their stomaches "feel weird". They each changed the time taking their doses (60mg/day) at night.

While I personally have had no side effects (this IS truly a WONDER DRUG!), I would suggest that you take one in the morning and the other at night. You'll still receive the correct doseage.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 01:00:43

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I have been on Cymbalta for a little while now. I was not aware of such a high dose for Cymbalta. I am not aware of this side effect either. Although, I did start to get headaches and the shakes daily and had to have my dosage cut back. I would suggest to contact your doctor about this severe pain to make sure it is not the medication or some type of other medical problem. Wish you the best!

Posted: 2009-03-05 16:01:35

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I had the same issue which is indeed a side effect, but we just decreased the dose and I haven't had a problem since.

Good Luck!

51 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 18:00:27

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I have been taking Cymbalta for over a year with no problem. However, 3 months ago, I had a gastric bypass and for some reason, the 60 mg capsule really made me ill.

My Dr. has put me on 30 mg twice a day, to be taken after eating. So far, so good.

Talk with your Dr. and see if he can give you smaller doses to take after eating. That should help.

60 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 20:17:31

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Well I have been on Cymbalta for a couple + years and up until just recently have I noticed any abdominal pain. Although mine has only happened a few times I was concerned at the intensity of the pain. I also take other medications with double use values for my Neuropathy in hands and feet plus back pain. Lyrica and neurontyn also in high doses. I cannot rule out any of these as the culprit and until now I had not associated it with Cymbalta.
Hope this helps.

53 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-06 06:46:34

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I am on 60mg a day and it has given me my life back ( been taking it for about 1 1/2 yrs). As far as I knew, the 60mg a day dose was the maximum that anyone should be taking...120mg a day is quite alarming to me, and I completely agree that your dose should be decreased. I wouldn't recommend stopping completely, as the only side effect I really have if some increased sweating as described by many others that take this med. For me, this minor inconvenience is well worth the benefits.
Jess (40 yr. old male) blackwolf@frontiernet.net Feel free to e-mail.

Posted: 2009-03-06 07:41:49

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I have taken Cymbalta for several years and have never had any adverse effects.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 15:45:17

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I do not recommend quiting all together as the side effects of withdrawal are not pleasant. I underwent total knee replacement a couple of years ago, and from all the medication I was on for pain along with the Cymbalta for depression, my stomach was a mess. So dumb me, I stopped taking the Cymbalta (60mg). Within 2 days I was having severe flu like symptoms and cramping. I was going through withdrawal. My doctor put me back on my regular dose (60mg) and then over the course of 6 months, I was weened off of it. Check with your doctor to see what he/she recommends.

46 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 17:24:25

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I take 90 mgs right before bedtime and it helps me sleep. I have not noticed any stomache problems with it.

Hope this helps.

55 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-09 14:58:31

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Hello, I have been having the same problem. I have been on cymbalta for about 2 months now and have been feeling severe abdominal pain, espically after I eat. I went to the doctor and she said it was normal. I am thinking about coming off from the cymbalta though.

Posted: 2009-03-19 10:03:54

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I have been on cymbalta 90mg for awhile now and haven't experienced the side effects you are. I 90% of the time never eat when i take it either so it might be a good idea to speak with your doctor and see if anything else might be going on. Good luck!!!!

32 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-23 07:45:25

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When I first started on Cymbalta it took about a month or so to really feel the effects of the med. But once I kept on taking it over a period of time it does work. I have been on Cymbalta about a year or so and I really know that it DOES WORK. You just have to let the med do its job in your body and keep taking it on a daily basis like it is prescribed for you. Take care and I pray that soon that the med starts doing it's job for you. God be with you. I have been there too.
Patricia Adams

Posted: 2009-02-05 18:33:08

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Hello,
I am a 75 year old woman & i have been taking cynbalta for about 3 years & some days I sweat so terrible it runs down into my glasses & I can't even see, It is terrible. I can't even curl my hair because it gets so wet. I have only Medicare for Insurance & it is so very, very expensive. The joys of getting old! I know how you feel & I sympathize with you!

Posted: 2009-01-13 00:30:23

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I feel your distress, I've been taking cymbalta for about the same length of time as you rose and was sweating all the time. What I learned was to take black cohosh before bed and it worked for me immediately. I hit the herb pretty hard the first couple of days after those couple of days I took the regular dose, it works really well for me and the sweating is a thing of the past. Black Cohosh is a herbal product it helps with other things to. I am a 57 year old female also.
lotsmosuga@gmail.com

58 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-14 02:28:45

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Like you Rose, the sweating is about to drive me crazy. I will try the Black Cohash right away...I'll try ANYTHING at this point and Lotsmosugah if it works I owe you a great big HUG!

Posted: 2009-01-22 15:24:44

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i have spinal stenosis and arthritis and neuropathy in my feet extensively. I have had arthritis and bursitis since I was 19. I am now 69. I am currently using lyrica for my neuropathy. I recently had my spine rebuilt, which has helped tremendously with my pains. But most important of all, Is I have used bee pollen for over 40 years now and can still move my arms and ands in the normal positions withiout undue pains. I would recomend stating with 3 1000 mgs daily for the first month, then 2 daily for the second month, then as I do, 1 daily 1000 mg tablet.
It will work for osteoporosis as well for most folks.

myers39@att.net

71 year old Male

Posted: 2009-01-27 11:09:31

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Do you still not miss Provigil?

44 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-12 14:22:20

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I have been suffering from fibromyalgia for many years before they knew what Fibromyalgia was. I take Cymbalta 60 mg 1 time daily. I always take it when I'm on my way to work each morning. I have never had any side affects from this medication. Not one. It doesn't heal the Fibromyalia, it helps a great deal with pain, anxiety and depression that are a conditions that I suffer from due to Fibromyalgia. If you haven't tried it, I would say you have nothing to lose from trying it, unless a physician has told you not too. And as always check with your physician before trying any medication.

Posted: 2009-01-01 19:48:06

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I am just wondering why your new doctor is changing your prescription? While only duloxetine(Cymbalta) is FDA approved for fibromyalgia, both Paxil and Cymbalta have shown to be effective in some people. If you are not having any problems with Paxil and have improved while taking it, there may not be any reason to switch. You should discuss your concerns with your doctor.

Posted: 2009-01-02 16:20:15

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I have been on Cmybalta for almost 5 yrs for my FMS and diabetic neuropathy and its works really well. I suggest you go ahead and give a try. It has helped me be able to do my activities of daily living and thats it so important to me. Just talk with your doctor with a plan of what dosage is right for you.

40 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-03 05:39:14

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I take Cymbalta.... when I first started taking it.... the Dr. changed me to something else... and I was off it for a few weeks..... then he decided to put me back on Cymbalta. I did not realize how much it had helped the the fibromyalgia until I came off of it and was glad to get back on it. It has helped my aches and pains to much.
So, if Dr. recommends it, do not hesitate to try it.
I have never felt better and it helps with depression so great also.
I am very pleased with it.
Good Luck....
J

61 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-05 23:27:27

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I would recommend you to try it. I have taken Cymbalta for over a year it has helped my FMS and brought my anxioty down. I was on effexor 450 mg a day (150 mg 3x a day). Now I only have to take 60 mg once a day. I can't tell how much better I feel and how much easier it is to keep up with my twin 6 year olds. Good Luck

39 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-06 09:10:53

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I highly recommend that you at least try it. I have been on Cymbalta (30 mg once a day) for 3 months and it has done wonders for my fibromyalgia and lupus induced depression. I got my life back! :-)

46 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-06 09:15:36

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I have fibromyalgia and have been taking Cymbalta for almost two years. I have had no side effects and feel so much better now that I am on it.



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61 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-07 20:03:21

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I have fibromyalgia and have been taking Cymbalta for two years. It has worked very well for me with no side effects. I am no longer worn out all the time and have no pain.

61 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-07 20:13:05

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Hi i am a 41 year old female with cervicalgia and have been on Cymbalta for about a year to a year and a half it has helped me so much with the pain and depression i feel so much better on it. Hope this helps ease your mind !

Posted: 2009-01-08 15:48:27

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Why do you make drugs so expensive, so you can get rich and people can continue to be ill.....Where is the compasion in the BIG drug companies,If you did not have your big high paying jobs,and I have a good one, you would be like all us little people just trying to survive. SALLY

Posted: 2008-12-27 13:01:25

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i was taking paxil for a very long time..have tried and tried to get my past physicians to put me on another medication..and finally oh finally! a new doctor did just that..he put me on cymbalta..and i immediately felt so much better..my attitude..my esteem and everything about myself came up so much..and not only that i wasnt depressed anymore..and not just from lyrica and ambien did i feel better but taking the cymbalta with it..i have not felt this good about life in years..i still have some pain that we are going to have to get on but..i have a new outlook on life and im so glad i found this doctor! best thing for people is to always always know that someone out there is going to help them..do not stop looking..i was at the end of my rope when i stumbled upon this guy..wasnt even in the mood to see him.and didnt care one way or the other..when he told me what he was going to do for me..i said ok..lets do it..when i went back to him..i wanted to not only thank him but kiss him!..(ok..not so much that..my husband was there) but really ..it is all worth it not if..but when you find that good doctor..because you will..and if you need some help..let me know..i will do all but stop to try!..good luck to all

41 year old Female

Posted: 2008-11-20 13:05:37

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I really like Cymbalta....it takes away the perephial nerve pain I have with fibromyalgia. No side effects that I am aware of. Lauren

Posted: 2008-11-22 10:25:12

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i think i would go and get a second if not third opinion before stopping cymbalta if it made you feel so much better...for one..a doctor..is just as they say..in practice..so just one alone doesnt know everything..i would go to another doctor and see if cymbalta was worth taking you off of..it might or might not have caused your leg to give out..i have had that happen way before i started taking cymbalta..and now i am still taking it..and havent had that problem in a long time...its well worth your checking into..

41 year old Female

Posted: 2008-11-20 12:04:33

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I have been on depression meds for along time.
I started on cymbalta and It was awesome . It really works great for me.
and I have been on all of the meds that they have.

thank you cymbalta

Lynn from florida

47 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-16 20:02:23

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A reply to the person who has been on Cymbalta for 3 years and has gained 20 pounds.

Maybe Cymbalta is not a good choice for you. Cymbalta should not have a side efffect of weight gain, but instead weight loss. Are you taking any other medications that could contribute to the weight gain? I would talk to your doctor about this weight gain, as I would think they would agree that it is not healty for you to gain that much from this medication.

29 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-14 15:18:02

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I'VE BEEN ON CYMBALTA FOR 2 1/2 YEARS. I'VE TRIED ALL THE OTHER ANTI-DEPRESSANTS AND CYMBALTA IS THE ONLY 1 THAT WORKED FOR ME.
AS FAR AS WEIGHT GOES....... I'VE LOST 40 POUNDS. WITH CYMBALTA, I REALLY DON'T HAVE AN APPETITE. I HAVE TO MAKE MYSELF EAT.

39 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-17 11:06:55

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I also was on Cymbalta for about 3 years and gained lots of weight. at least 20 lbs..maybe more. My anxiety was not relieved, but depression was. I'm trying to take a break from Cymbalta now, in fact any anti-depressant. The withdrawl symptoms are very rough, even though I am weaning myself off of it. I find that fish oil and high B vitamins help.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-04 08:01:42

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all aNTIDEPRESSENTS SUCK BUT WITHOUT THESOME PEOPLE COULD NOT FUNCTION, AFter loosing my job after a head injury and fracturing my coccus that is they had me on all kind of pain medicines which were interacting with each other and making me sicker as time went on...I am at least I can look forward to life instead of hating to see the sun come up...oh it took me 6 years to get the help I needed and to take care of my family and home...

Posted: 2008-12-03 20:39:52

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Watch out for the Lortab. I just went off it (broke a rib very painful) and have been on Cymbalta for some time. Lortab really made me dizzy so don't take it longer than you have to. Cymbalta 60mg does help with my fibromyalgia and some neurontin at early PM for neuropathy of my feet (I have MS too) but I am down to 300mg from 600mg because it made me retain water. Better now. Anyway I have been on just about every anti-depressant there is and Cymbalta makes me the happiest. Am worried about weight gain though.

62 year old Female

Posted: 2008-11-12 06:42:16

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first I would have your doctoc check a vit D level on you. I work in the medical field and just learned being low on Vit D can make you fatigued and also have all over body pain

Posted: 2008-12-21 03:31:36