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Originally Posted by hopeful
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!
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I certainly don't doubt it can cause bone loss. It's obviously just not as common as steroids and it's known history for causing it. You seemed to go from NO bone loss to osteopenia in one area and full blown osteoporosis in the other...in a relatively short time period. That is significant. So I don't think it came from just one source, particularly a source that you have to dig to find reports showing its relation. I really believe that you got this from the cymbalta AND steroids...and even just the aging process (HRT is fine but i doubt the same levels as a younger full hormone woman).
I can just see you going through this process to get off the cymbalta (that works well for you) and the bone scan might not improve. However, I do understand you having to do all you can to try and this should be considered. But I would look at the known source first, then secondary sources. Just my opinion, of course.