Re: cymbalta and pain relief

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy - I was put on Cymbalta a while back. Unfortunately, it

didn't help my pain. Keep in mind, though that what works for one

doesn't necessarily work for another. I think that's why all these

meds are like a crap shoot and finding the right combination of meds

can be a challenge at times.

I love your positive attitude and I am also glad you are getting

relief with the Cymbalta. Every day is a gift we should all be

grateful for. May God Bless you.........Doreen

>

> I was just wondering if anyone else is taking cymbalta and what the

> results are for you. I started on it in August and have not been

> experiencing any more pain in my hands. I was taking diclofinac

> for that pain. My reg doctor told me there had been a study with

> cymbalta relieving pain for fibro. I do not have that but I do

> have RA. I am anxious to see my rhuemy next month and share this

> news with him. I just wonder if anyone else has experienced this

> relief. I never take any day without pain for granted and feel so

> blessed that this has helped. I hope maybe this info can help

> someone else. I am not a dr. ask your dr about the possibility of

> this helping.

>

[Guest guest]

I must have missed this.. I was put on cymbalta with the start of my complex

regional pain syndrome as the used it for depression and diabetic

neuropothy. It did the job for both for me. And now helps with the arthritis

as

well. Many people i know are on this. They are also approving it with the fda

for fibromyalgia as well.

Jolene

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[Guest guest]

yes it is approved just recently you can read it here

_http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39240_

(http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39240)

they also use neurontin and lyrica lyrica is actually a sister drug of

neurontin .. They use neorontin for a lot of chronic pain issues as well as

for

other thing. I have complex regional pain syndrome. The old name is rsd.

Its a condition that involves the sympathetic nerves. It can stem from trauma

such as a stress fracture, a bite etc. And also from surgery. Its highest

above the pain scale above cancer .. There is no cure.. I am blessed as i

am walking its not so for many people with crps/rsd. I know the cymbalta has

helped me in so many ways. I cannot take nuerontin nor lyrica. I take Keppra

which is a anti seizure med that also is used for people with nerve

conditions. Actually my pain is good im not sure i can say here but god is

good and

has gotten me back on my feet and i am not on pain meds. Hope this helps.

Jolene

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_clora4jesus@..._ (mailto:clora4jesus@...) writes:

Jolene and group;

Jolene you mentioned cymbalta may be approved for Fibromyalgia. I

wonder what the side affects are. I take lyrcia for fibro, It has

dangerous side affects so far none has bothered me. With Lyrcia I

have to have my eyes checked every six months.

Has the FDA approved the cymbolta yet? I need to find out cause

the lyrcia works good but I am afraid of the side affects. I have

diabetes two. I don't know if I have neurophathy. What complex do

you have? I am taking effexor for depression. And what it regional

pain syndrone.

Sorry you have so much pain. I hope your meds is helping you.

Jolene is such a pretty name.

Gentle hugs

Clora

> I must have missed this.. I was put on cymbalta with the start of

my complex

> regional pain syndrome as the used it for depression and diabetic

> neuropothy. It did the job for both for me. And now helps with

the arthritis as

> well. Many people i know are on this. They are also approving

it with the fda

> for fibromyalgia as well.

>

> Jolene

>

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[Guest guest]

Kathy,

I guess, I skipped over your post. Sometimes I do, I don't mean too.

If someone is asking for info, I know nothing about, I don't feel like

I should answer, know what I mean?

I just want to say, glad the Cymbalta is working for you, and helping

your pain. Has it helped the depression too? I've thought about

trying it, but heard its costly. Bless, Tawny

>

> I was just wondering if anyone else is taking cymbalta and what the

> results are for you. I started on it in August and have not been

> experiencing any more pain in my hands. I was taking diclofinac for

> that pain. My reg doctor told me there had been a study with

cymbalta

> relieving pain for fibro. I do not have that but I do have RA. I

am

> anxious to see my rhuemy next month and share this news with him. I

> just wonder if anyone else has experienced this relief. I never

take

> any day without pain for granted and feel so blessed that this has

> helped. I hope maybe this info can help someone else. I am not a

dr.

> ask your dr about the possibility of this helping.

>

[Guest guest]

Jolene and group;

Jolene you mentioned cymbalta may be approved for Fibromyalgia. I

wonder what the side affects are. I take lyrcia for fibro, It has

dangerous side affects so far none has bothered me. With Lyrcia I

have to have my eyes checked every six months.

Has the FDA approved the cymbolta yet? I need to find out cause

the lyrcia works good but I am afraid of the side affects. I have

diabetes two. I don't know if I have neurophathy. What complex do

you have? I am taking effexor for depression. And what it regional

pain syndrone.

Sorry you have so much pain. I hope your meds is helping you.

Jolene is such a pretty name.

Gentle hugs

Clora

> I must have missed this.. I was put on cymbalta with the start of

my complex

> regional pain syndrome as the used it for depression and diabetic

> neuropothy. It did the job for both for me. And now helps with

the arthritis as

> well. Many people i know are on this. They are also approving

it with the fda

> for fibromyalgia as well.

>

> Jolene

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny,

A big yes to the cymbalta helping with the depression as well. I

have tried several other antidepressants but this one actually makes

me feel like a normal human being again. That along with the pain

relief has made it a miracle for me. I originally shared this info

in hopes that it might be the answer for others. The cost is high.

It was around $400.00 for a 3 month supply but, it is replacing two

other meds, voltaren(diclofinac) and the other antidepressant I was

taking. I hope this info can help others, be sure and ask your

rheumy about the studies done. I hope this pain free live will

continue and that this info will help others.

Kathy

>

> Kathy,

>

> I guess, I skipped over your post. Sometimes I do, I don't mean

too.

> If someone is asking for info, I know nothing about, I don't feel

like

> I should answer, know what I mean?

>

> I just want to say, glad the Cymbalta is working for you, and

helping

> your pain. Has it helped the depression too? I've thought about

> trying it, but heard its costly. Bless, Tawny

[Guest guest]

WAY TO GO JOLENE no pain meds. i wish i could say the same. right now i take

alot cuz i fell & broke my arm.

i went to the dr. today & it's still not healed. i'm upset. i want a lil normal

back in my life! about GOD he is an AWESOME GOD HE IS!!! god bless,melyndagamez

9/24/08

Re: [ ] Re: cymbalta and pain relief

yes it is approved just recently you can read it here

_http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39240_

(http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39240)

they also use neurontin and lyrica lyrica is actually a sister drug of 

neurontin ...  They use neorontin for a lot of chronic pain issues as well  as

for

other thing.  I have complex regional pain syndrome.  The old  name is rsd. 

Its a condition that involves the sympathetic nerves.  It can stem from  trauma

such as a stress fracture, a bite etc.  And  also from surgery.  Its highest

above the pain scale above cancer ...  There is no cure..  I am blessed as i

am walking its not so for many people  with crps/rsd.  I know the cymbalta has

helped me in so many ways. I cannot  take nuerontin nor lyrica.  I take Keppra

which is a anti seizure med that  also is used for people with nerve

conditions.  Actually my pain is good im  not sure i can say here but god is

good and

has gotten me back on my feet and i  am not on pain meds.  Hope this helps. 

Jolene

In a message dated 9/24/2008 12:26:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

_clora4jesus@..._ (mailto:clora4jesus@...)  writes:

Jolene and group;

Jolene you mentioned cymbalta may be approved for  Fibromyalgia. I

wonder what the side affects are. I take lyrcia for fibro,  It has

dangerous side affects so far none has bothered me. With Lyrcia I 

have to have my eyes checked every six months.

Has the FDA  approved the cymbolta yet? I need to find out cause

the lyrcia works good  but I am afraid of the side affects. I have

diabetes two. I don't know if  I have neurophathy. What complex do

you have? I am taking effexor for  depression. And what it regional

pain syndrone.

Sorry you have so  much pain. I hope your meds is helping you.

Jolene is such a pretty  name.

Gentle hugs

Clora

> I must have missed this.. I was  put on cymbalta with the start of

my complex

> regional pain  syndrome as the used it for depression and diabetic

> neuropothy. It  did the job for both for me. And now helps with

the arthritis as

>  well. Many people i know are on this. They are also approving

it with the  fda

> for fibromyalgia as well.

>

>  Jolene

>

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[Guest guest]

Kathy,

That med is expensive! But, I can understand with your situation, it

takes the place of two meds. I will go on a antidepressant when I'm

really depressed, and then when I feel I don't need it, I wean off

it. I know that probably isn't good, but I get tired of all the

meds, and the side effects.

I'm so happy its working for you, good news! It sure does help

others who need a new med,and it helps 2 problems. Good luck, Tawny

>

> Tawny,

> A big yes to the cymbalta helping with the depression as well. I

> have tried several other antidepressants but this one actually

makes

> me feel like a normal human being again. That along with the pain

> relief has made it a miracle for me. I originally shared this info

> in hopes that it might be the answer for others. The cost is high.

> It was around $400.00 for a 3 month supply but, it is replacing two

> other meds, voltaren(diclofinac) and the other antidepressant I was

> taking. I hope this info can help others, be sure and ask your

> rheumy about the studies done. I hope this pain free live will

> continue and that this info will help others.

> Kathy

>

[Guest guest]

Well i dont say it proudly that im not on them, what i mean is i know that i

am blessed. I do use

a tens unit for crps so that helps alot. I am a recovering addict alcoholic

so i have to stay away

from everything. If there comes a time i need pain meds with both conditions

they will do the pump that way my doc can manage. My tolerance would be

higher than most even though its been almost nineteen years thank god. The

kepra helps as well. I know i can wake up tomorrow especially with the rsd and

things could change but for now im so blessed.

Jolene

In a message dated 9/24/2008 5:15:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

melyndagamez@... writes:

WAY TO GO JOLENE no pain meds. i wish i could say the same. right now i take

alot cuz i fell & broke my arm.

i went to the dr. today & it's still not healed. i'm upset. i want a lil

normal back in my life! about GOD he is an AWESOME GOD HE IS!!! god

bless,melyndagamez 9/24/08

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Subject: Re: [ ] Re: cymbalta and pain relief

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(http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39240) )

they also use neurontin and lyrica lyrica is actually a sister drug of

neurontin ... They use neorontin for a lot of chronic pain issues as well

as for

other thing. I have complex regional pain syndrome. The old name is rsd.

Its a condition that involves the sympathetic nerves. It can stem from

trauma

such as a stress fracture, a bite etc. And also from surgery. Its

highest

above the pain scale above cancer ... There is no cure.. I am blessed as i

am walking its not so for many people with crps/rsd. I know the cymbalta

has

helped me in so many ways. I cannot take nuerontin nor lyrica. I take

Keppra

which is a anti seizure med that also is used for people with nerve

conditions. Actually my pain is good im not sure i can say here but god is

good and

has gotten me back on my feet and i am not on pain meds. Hope this helps.

Jolene

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__clora4jesus@_clora4j_ (mailto:_clora4jesus@...) _

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Jolene and group;

Jolene you mentioned cymbalta may be approved for Fibromyalgia. I

wonder what the side affects are. I take lyrcia for fibro, It has

dangerous side affects so far none has bothered me. With Lyrcia I

have to have my eyes checked every six months.

Has the FDA approved the cymbolta yet? I need to find out cause

the lyrcia works good but I am afraid of the side affects. I have

diabetes two. I don't know if I have neurophathy. What complex do

you have? I am taking effexor for depression. And what it regional

pain syndrone.

Sorry you have so much pain. I hope your meds is helping you.

Jolene is such a pretty name.

Gentle hugs

Clora

> I must have missed this.. I was put on cymbalta with the start of

my complex

> regional pain syndrome as the used it for depression and diabetic

> neuropothy. It did the job for both for me. And now helps with

the arthritis as

> well. Many people i know are on this. They are also approving

it with the fda

> for fibromyalgia as well.

>

> Jolene

>

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I took cymbalta too.I have fibro and RA and they gave it to me for

the fibro and depression I have always had a problem with before the

fibro started.It helped the depression fine like most ssri's do,but

it didnt make much difference in the pain level I had.I had problems

with the sexual side effects that most ssri's can cause so I had my

doctor change me to wellbutrin which is what Im still taking now.It

works fine for the depression but doesnt cause the problems with

decreased libido and other side effects that most ssri's can

have.Being in pain from the fibro all the time,and now the RA

too,made the depression I have always struggled with much worse,and

pain meds also can aggravate depression as most are depressants

themselves somewhat the same way that alcohol is a depressant and can

make any depression a person has worse instead of better even though

they may be intoxicated for a while after drinking it.eventually they

come down from the temporary high or euphoria but will be even more

depressed afterward.Pain doctors seem to always want people to be on

an antidepressant so that their mood is level and pain feeds

depression and then the depression feeds the pain in an awful

circle.I get very depressed and I get sad and cry a lot and cant seem

to get out of bed or get anything done if I dont take something for

depression.I just feel overwhelmed all the time with out it.