Re: Cymbalta and Headaches -Kim/

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In a message dated 1/16/2008 10:42:43 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

lacbb@... writes:

Kim,

How much improvement would you say the Lyrica has done

for your nerve pain? Also, what does the Cymbalta do

for you?

Thanks,

Sorry , I totally missed this post! The Lyrica has helped a lot and

with taking the 60mg Cymbalta I have felt some relief, more with the depression

part. I have taken many antidepressents and this one helps me a great deal.

As far as for pain, I am not sure yet but this is the first month I have taken

the increased dose, so we will see about that.

I just get tired of taking meds all together!!!LOL..... But if they help me,

then it is worth it!

Gentle Hugs,

Kim C.

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Kim,

I have noticed a HUGE improvement in my mood from the lyrica, and I'm only just

increasing to 100 mg this morning. My psychiatrist said that lyrica is related

to neurontin, which they use for mood stabilization. I was taking lithium for

bipolar disorder, but discovered in December (after 14 months of excruciating

stomach pain) that it was the cause of all my stomach problems. I didn't know

that lithium could cause stomach problems, and none of my doctors bothered to

even check whether any of the meds I was taking might be contributing to my

problems. Apparently stomach problems are common with lithium. Who knew???

He also told me that lithium can drag you into depression if you have bipolar II

disorder, not bipolar I, because it works more on mania than depression. I was

suffering from ongoing depression along with the stomach problems, and both are

now completely gone after only one week on a low dosage of lyrica and three

weeks off the lithium. I must be one of the 30% of patients that are helped by

lyrica. I wasn't hanging my hat on it doing anything, since it only has been

shown to help 30% of the patients that take it, but I am amazed at the

difference in my mood and how manageable my pain is now.

I'm calling lyrica the miracle drug. Even if it only gives me this one week of

relief, it's one wonderful week I've had with my family. The llithium fog is

gone and I can really enjoy my kids again. What a difference! It's so nice to

have some good news for a change. I wish this for everyone here and fast. I

pray that they don't find that lyrica causes problems, like they did with

zelnorm. It's so new, I'm sure we'll be hearing about some side effects soon.

I'm just crossing my fingers that they don't take it off the market. To me,

it's been just wonderful.

Sorry to sound so excited, but feeling good is not something I'm used to

anymore! )

Hugs to all,

Chelle