ellie1
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I took Cymbalta last year, because the company that made it said it helped with pain. They are in a lot of trouble, because they misled doctors and the public. Cymbalta is a newer generation of Prozac, which I can take. However, the drug company lied, and it does NOTHING for pain at all. It is an anti-depressant. However,it was toxic for me and made me suicidal. I was hospitalized and they doubled it in the hospital. They did not realize it was toxic for me, DUH!! My doctor saw me on my 6th day in the psych ward, and he wsa the one who figured out it was toxic to my system. I threw up constantly on it.When they started to taper me off of it, I went through the most incredibly horrible withdrawals in the world. It was just awful, and lasted almost a month. I was only on Cymbalta for two months. I would not recommend it to anyone, for obvious resaons, however, everyone's body is different. Everyone reacts differently to medicines. It is NOT going to help you with pain, and it may help you with depression. I am back on Prozac for depression now. I am also EXTREMELY sensitive to pain medications, but I am now on the Fentanyl Patch, 50 mcg., and hydrocodone ( Vicodin ) for the pain. I HAD to.. I had no choice. My body has adjusted just fine. I do much better with Vicodin than I ever did with Percocet or Darvon. If your pain is really terrible, this is where you should be. Are you seeing a general practioner or a Rheumatologist? I would REALLY recommend a rheumy. They understand the illness so much better. Best of luck, and please let us know how you do!! I know a LOT of people who take Lyrica. Some say it helps in the beginning with pain, but it does not last. Others have great luck with it. If you want something for pain, try the Lyrica. You CAN take it with Cymbalta. Beware, though, it does cause weight gain! {{HUGS}} |
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