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Originally Posted by en bloc
I personally don't see much online for osteoporosis caused by cymbalta. Yes, it can be found but certainly not a major side-effect or one that is widely posted on reputable sites like drugs.com. Actually of the 40+ side effects listed, bone loss or osteoporosis is NOT one of them. Nor is it listed in the 20+ common side-effects. The only place I could really find something was comments on forums and they were not many.
I'm not saying it isn't caused by cymbalta, but I certainly believe the risk is MUCH higher for ANY steroid use...and 20 mg of IV solu-medrol is not really a low dose. It is not a huge dose, particularly since it's just once a month, but the risk is still higher.
There are other factors that must be considered in your development of osteoporosis. Age, menopause, exercise, diet, etc. ALL of these are significant to developing this, especially coupled with steroid use and maybe the cymbalta.
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Hi,
I found a few research studies concerning cymbalta snd osteoporosis. Not really all that many. When I went to my rheumo I brought a few studies with me but I didn't need to show him. He already new that cymbalta can cause osteoporosis. That's why I figured it was that. I believe it is a s/e that has only been discovered recently. Actually, what I found in research is that the FDA originally ok'd cymbalta for osteo pain.
I just wish I knew for sure but I can't take the chance. I am also on a hormone replacement so it is not from that. I also have a decent diet. As for exercise, I did not do much in the last 3 years but before that I was at the gym 4-6 times a week. Use to weight lift 25/30 lbs. I don't know if your bones could be that effected in a few years of not exercising. I have exercised since I was 18 through pregnancies etc.. That was one reason I always thought I would be safe from osteo.
I appreciate your help!