Newbie

Hello everyone. I'm new to healing well forums so just wanted to introduce myself and vent a little.

I'm Alexandra but call me Alex. I'm 25 and have suffered with depression on and off since I was about 15, but I've had anxiety my whole life. I felt like I had my disorders in control until this past June. I started having horrible body pains and went on short term disability from work hoping the doctor could tell me what's going on. Doc thought I had carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, then rheumatoid arthritis but all tests came back negative. I was becoming very sad and lost because had no clue what was wrong.
Then one day my doc decided to do a trigger point test on my body and diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. I was relieved but started having suicidal thoughts because of my pain and stress.

I hate feeling both the physical and emotional pain. Hoping Cymbalta helps.

..sorry such a long post

getting by said...
I have fibromyalgia too. Do know it has gotten better for me the last few years. I got the pain and fatigue under control, so things can get better.

I got diagnosed by a tender point test too.

I have never tried Cymbalta myself. Let me know how that goes.

Keep posting and welcome to the forum...

Hugs, Karen...

Thank you Karen. That's great you have your pain and fatigue under control. I can't wait to get to that point because I'm miserable. I'm on my 2nd week of Cymbalta and hope it's better than Prozac. I'll keep update on Cymbalta

Hi & welcome!

I don't have chronic pain or fatigue but I too have bouts of depression & anxiety. I was on Cymbalta for 6 years & it worked wonders on my depression & anxiety.

My cousin takes it too for pain & she likes it too. I think it can work for you as well! Do give it time though. AD's can take up to 4-12 weeks to really know their benefits. The only side effect I noticed was lowered libido but that was minimal & not bothersome bc I felt better emotionally. I'm married & still had a healthy sex life.

Wishing you all the very best & much healing!
Lisa

Dry mouth is just an annoying start up affect. It should go away. My friend still has it bc she takes a lot of meds but it's a small price to pay (should it last) to feeling human & happy again! Besides, increased water is never a bad thing

Hugs!
Lisa

keep strong. sending many healing thoughts your way.