Walt, Karyn...all...:) Cymbalta

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In a message dated 5/31/2005 7:29:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,

pancreatitis writes:

Walt,

You wrote, " My doc pulled me off oxycodone, which I have been on for about 2

years. The withdrawals have been Ok, slow. In place of the oxycodone she put

me on Cymbalta. "

Since Cymbalta was approved by the FDA for both the treatment of depression

and the management of pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Walt, Karyn,...everyone...

Brandan was on cymbalta for the last 9 months or so, for him I am sorry to

say it has not helped with the residual pain he still has nor has it helped

with the panic and anxiety he has been experiencing for sometime now. He was

at a dose of 120 mg, I was told for pain it is the ideal dose and has had some

good results in trials, but for depression the ideal dose is usually 60 mg.

Truly alot of people were surprised Brandan tolerated the amounts he was able

to take but unfortunately for him it just did not work. Walt I can't believe

your doc just " pulled " you off of the oxycodone, if the cymbalta is working

then the dose of oxycodone could be reduced, but to have to go through

withdrawls, and not knowing if this drug is going to help, well its just not

right. I

know of another that had tried it, and couldn't tolerate it at all. BUT what

is good for one might not always work for another. I wish you the best let me

know how it goes.

I want to apologize to everyone, for I know I havent posted for sometime

but please know I am thinking and watching and trying to answer when the topic

pertains to us. My husband is again going through chemo, this is round three,

but we are keeping the faith and as always taking things " ONEDAY " at a

time...To all new and old friends alike, As always keeping you and yours in our

thoughts and prayers...Make sure to remember us in yours. " THANKS " Keep

smiling

(cuz sometimes its all one can do!) ...TTFN...

Peg Bates

Brwnbare9@...

Massachusetts State Chapter Rep.

Pancreatitis Association Intl.

" It truly is amazing how one person can make a difference. "