Cymbalta is the best!!

Just had to say it!!!

I know everybody is different, but Cymbalta is a lifesaver for me.

I've had a lot of drugs to manage pain - ibruprofen, tylenol, naproxen, vicodin, percocet, oxycontin, zoloft - when the narcotics didn't stop the pain, it was time to try something different.

Cymbalta drastically decreases all my muscle pain. I won't say it's 100% gone, but my periods are bearable, my chest wall pain is almost non-existant, and friends can put an arm around my shoulder without me wincing. I feel like a normal human being.

The downfall is that I swing between incredibly sleepy and insomniac all the time. I don't care. The irregular sleep is worth the lack of "hit by a monster truck" feeling I used to feel on a daily basis.

I concentrate better. My appetite is more controlled. I've LOST weight, feel happier, and physically feel so much better.


I was on Cymbalta about 2 years ago and didn't do nearly as well as I'm doing now - in fact, I discontinued because of the side effects. I don't know if it's because I've aged, or my body chemistry is different, but I can't believe how great I feel this time around.

I just wanted to throw my success story out there (while it lasts)!! Sorry if I sound like an advertisement, but seriously... i just needed to share!!

Wonderful to hear such a happy story! I'm glad for you and that you posted. We all need the "up" ones, because so many are "down" ones, you know?

Debbie

Works for me too. I take 90mg/daily. I had the initial weight loss too, then my dr dropped my thyroid hormone dose and the weight crept back.. but it was hormone related, not cymbalta related.. It has helped me lots, hope it helps more people.

Thanks everybody!

Grandmaroses - that's the same reason I went off 2 years ago. I was having some serious bone-cutting surgery done, and I needed to stop the Cymbalta in order to take all the narcotics they put me on. Haven't gone back until now.

I have a feeling I'll have to increase my dose soon. I've been at only 30 mgs for the past three months, and it's time to go to 60. That's definitely the downside to this medication - it's only a temporary solution as the body gains tolerance.

Hi, Alley, and welcome! I'm so glad that the Cymbalta is working for you. You can find horror stories about nearly all medications. You just have to try to make a quality decision when deciding what medications you do take. I'm glad you tried this and are getting good results from it.

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum. There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you. Hope to hear more from you soon.

Sherrine

Dundun:
Have you tried the generic? It's much cheaper and my insurance is always trying to get me to switch. I tried FOUR times and the generic didn't work at all. My muscles were like boards in the morning.

I have a copay every month and it is $83.33 a month!

It was a Godsend for me too and I can't think about going off of it. It made the difference between getting off the couch and going outside and doing stuff.

Why in the world are these drugs SO expensive???

Barb

I've been taking Cymbalta (60 mg) for a few days. I live with Fibromyalgia and the pain doesn't allow me to sleep at night--I walk around during the day like a zombie! (LOL) Anyway...the med seems to be giving me a little relief; I also take Neurontin, and my goal is to take ONLY Cymbalta, as I don't want to be over medicated. Last night for the first time I got a pretty decent night's sleep, so I'm optimistic.

God doesn't put more negative stuff on us that we can handle.

Yay! I am so glad you found a medication that gives you such glorious RELIEF. For some reason and unfortunately for me, Cymbalta just shredded my stomach. Every "body" is different.