I think I'm having a "flare". Cymbalta not helping.

Hi all,

Sorry for not posting for a while, I've been busy. A few days ago I noticed a sunburn like sensation in my left foot. It wasn't extremely painful, but very annoying. Well with that came a host of symptoms - my anxiety returned, I got more pain around my body, started losing more co-ordination, etc. I mean, when I get up in the middle of the night, I frequently bump into things. I usually don't do this during the day, but when it happens during the night I'm often left bruised. I'm also feeling during the day somewhat dizzy, like my balance isn't all there, especially when I am on the computer for a long time. Also, waking up in the morning, I can barely walk because it feels like my legs are being tied down with 5 tonne bricks. Aaaand I woke up three times last night finding that I was shaking my legs?? What could be causing that?

I'm worried about MS, but I've been told I have fibro by my physician. I'm on 30mg of Cymbalta which helped, but now it isn't any longer.

I just don't know what to do. Are the above symptoms caused by fibro, or should I get checked for something else?

Thanks, all. :)

I use to think I had MS or lupus. I just couldn't imagine how I could have all those symptoms your describing and not be MS or lupus. It's can be real scary at times. I will be looking at my I pad and then all of sudden I can't see hardly nothing but a blurr. Try not let the anxiety take over. If you been checked out for MS and are negative it's more likely our wonderful friend fibro showing its face. Sometimes we never know what sets our fibro off. I hope you feel better.

Waking up in the middle of the night with your legs shaking could be Restless Leg Syndome. This condition also comes with a variety of other symptoms like a ringly, crawling sensation and the urge to keep moving.

Donna

Maybe your doctor will cut down the dose since you are having the dizziness with it. You do want to be able to drive safely.

Also, when you are in more pain it's easy to bump into things. Before I started the muscle relaxer, I used a cane at night to get to the bathroom. That helped steady me and I wasn't concerned about bumping into things or falling. The pain can make your legs feel so shakey and wobbly.

I'm glad your pain is better. Maybe a simple adjustment of the gaba will do the trick for you!

Sherrine