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Posted 8/1/2011 3:31 AM (GMT 0)
well, maybe not always, but this time there is. I started Cymbalta the first week of May. It is now the last week of July, so almost 3 months, right? In three months I have lost 15 lbs, and I have lost 4 inches in my waist and 3 inches in my hips! Go Cymbalta!!! My appetite is less than 1/3 of what it used to be! How awesome is that?

As for how I'm feeling - when I have a good day, it's a REALLY good day - and when I have a bad day it's REALLY a bad day (like today), but overall I'm pretty average - less pain than when I went to the docs, but still not all that energetic, like I'd hoped. On good days, though, I can run a marathon!

So just enough improvement to stay on cymbalta and keep with that weight loss. I'm so excited by it. If I keep it up another 6 months, I'll be at least no longer considered obese. :) I'm just shocked by how many inches I have lost!
Posted 8/1/2011 3:36 AM (GMT 0)
I gained weight so bad with Cymbalta, 20 pounds. I went off of it and the weight came right off. Good for you for loosing weight.

HARA
Posted 8/1/2011 6:40 AM (GMT 0)
I'm glad Cymbalta is working for you, TheresaR! The weight loss is a plus. I can't take Cymbalta due to the side effects. Sure is strange how medications work so differently from one person to the next. Just glad you and others are getting help from this drug.

Chutz
Posted 8/1/2011 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah if you look at the cymbalta side affects, it's like they contradict each other. Weight gain. Weight Loss. Etc etc. I'm just glad I got the weight loss. It's a first in my history.
Posted 8/1/2011 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad this is helping you and you have that extra bonus!  Losing weight when you need to  feels so good!

 

Sherrine

Posted 8/1/2011 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Thats wonderful for you, I also take cymbalta and although I don't think I have lost any weight it is helping me. Its a shame is so darn expensive though.
Posted 8/2/2011 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
Yay! I am on week 3 and already feeling better. Thank you for the encouraging news on the weight loss. I have already noticed I am eating less, but I finally got off prednisone for my Crohn's, which contributed to a 40 lb weight gain! I do so hope the Cymbalta helps me take it off and more. I have PLENTY to lose. Congrats to you!
~Toni
Posted 8/2/2011 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
Grandma, yeah, even with my military discount and such, I pay way too much for that. I almost fell off the chair when they told me the cost. I can't wait till the military starts actually putting it in their own pharmacies, but so far it's not there.

Relaxed, wishing you the best of luck, hope it continues to help you. I have to go refill my prescription next week and it will be a full 3 months on it.
Posted 8/7/2011 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
TeresaR If you don't mind my asking, How much is your Cymbalta for 3 months. I know 1 month for me is about $142 at Walmart.

HARA
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