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02/04/2008 20:41
Nina80
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 I don't know about you guys, but the only thing Cymbalta's helped me with is morning stiffness in my joints. That's it. And now that I'm in a funk depression-wise, I'm not very confident in it's abilities in that department either. Any thoughts or am I the only one here taking placebo?
"For if the readiness is there first, it is especially acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what a person does not have." - 2 Cor. 8:12
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02/04/2008 23:13
BELLA
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 I have been taking Cymbalta for about 1 year, at first I thought it seemed to help but now it I don't think it is helping my pain or depression, none of my pain meds seem to help and I take alot
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02/04/2008 23:51
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 Really? Cymbalta has helped me a ton. It's not enough to take the edge off my pain anymore, but if i miss a dose I can definitely see a huge difference. Sorry it hasn't worked for you. I seem to have that problem with Lyrica, everybody thinks its great but it did nothing for me except make me gain weight and have swollen hands and feet! Too bad medicine isn't an exact science!

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02/05/2008 00:32
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 HI... I think that we have missed the point about todays meds...

some work for some...They do not all work the same for everyone...

It just better points out to us that we are all individuals.....

And another way of possibly looking at it is, "you really don't know how bad it might be without them either". To say that a med is a crock, well it may not work for you but for others it my be a God Send...... So if it does not work for you be glad for those it does and you keep on looking and trying to find the one that helps you.....

Craig
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02/05/2008 04:07
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 I agree with Fletcher. I have taken cymbalta in the past and it really helped me. I just got back on it a few months ago. I'm on a low dose and will increase soon. The best antidepressant I've ever taken for depression is Wellbutrin. I saved my life on one occasion.

One thing I have noticed with me is after a while the meds are not as effective. I have to change up the dose or the drug for a while. It like my system gets used to it or something.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel -- but it's a train about to run over you.
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02/05/2008 04:30
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 Hey Guys; Speaking of Cymbalta,it worked great for me along with the other meds. Unfortunately the co-pay was killing me, along with the Lyrica they were driving me to the poor house. So I told the Doc to put me back on the old brands, wellbutrin and neurontin. I can live with the difference.
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02/05/2008 05:08
Nina80
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 Wellbutrin is da bomb - I just didn't want to take a combo pack of anti-depressants...like I said it's helped with morning stiffness. I refuse to take Lyrica...I have my reasons.
"For if the readiness is there first, it is especially acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what a person does not have." - 2 Cor. 8:12
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02/06/2008 23:17
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 Nina, are they reasons you'd be willing to share (about not taking Lyrica). I'm asking b/c I'm on Cymbalta now (about 2 mos.) and like you, they've done nothing for me except make my mouth dry and give me dizzy spells shortly after taking them. My doc. now wants to try me on Lyrica. If you don't want to share your thoughts on this, that's fine. Just wondering.
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02/23/2008 21:44
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 sooper girl, you and i have the same systems when it comes to medication, I take so many meds. now that i cant tell whats working, but i do know that my methaddone is working because i had to miss it for a week, it wasnt pretty thats for sure, but i knew at that time it was working. Im in alot of pain today not sure whats going on today, my body feels like i had one hell of a beating. Wow.
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02/23/2008 21:50
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 i am on cymblta 5 years now and i love it the drug works for my sence of well being but it does nothing for my pain i just need it to function so i wont cry all day long
cathryn
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