I need input from people on Cymbalta. Not for depression but chronic pain.?
Pain is of unknown origin. Have been afflicted for more than 15yrs. Severe enough that narcotics barely take the edge off some days. Already go to a chiropractor and massage therapist. Not fibromyalgia. I'm not overweight. Hated Paxil. Is the Cymbalta going to be the same trip?
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1. I'm no pharmacist, but I take it for both mood AND perpherial neuropathy, and I think it does help. It works on TWO brain chemicals rather than one (like Paxil). Give it a try, what have you got to lose?2. I think it works better than others I've tried. Physically and mentally. There are lots of drugs that have pain relieving qualities. I've had arthritis since birth 38 now-46 surgeries..over 12 forms.
3. I take it for pain and Cyclothmia. I did not like Paxil either. I am also an addict and an alcoholic so I try and stay away from narcotics and I cannot take NSAIDS.
I am a little overweight and we cannot trace my pain either. I have pelvic pain.
Cymbalta manages my pain most of the time. Enough so that I only need rescue meds sometimes. I'm hoping to start Suboxone to help with pain and craving issues.
I hope that you get the help you need.
