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05-07-2014, 05:03 PM
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I am newly back on duloxetine for about 9 days now.
I was surprised to note a significant decrease in the neuropathy pain at just 7 days. Clearly it is a masking effect on the pain, I can still feel it is there, it's just not sharp. Yet welcomed relief. The antidepressant activity of it remains to be seen, as is the course with most antidepressants, wait over weeks to see any effect. Startup side effects have been minimal in my experience. Also ordered today pharma gaba to hopefully help with anxiety and jitteriness. It is noted to have a calming effect.
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05-08-2014, 12:00 AM
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
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05-08-2014, 04:51 PM
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One would not take it with rx benzos. Good question. Thanks for asking.
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_____________________________ . 50s Babyboomer; 2008 high-impact rear-ended/totalled-MVC, closed-head injury->pcs ... "Still dealing with it." 1993, Fell on black ice; first closed-head injury; life-altering. // 2014 Now dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy, tremors, shakiness, vestibular disorder, akithesia, anhedonia, yada yada, likely thanks to rx meds // 2014: uprooted to the cold wet gray NW coast, trying to find a way back home ... where it's blue sky and warm! . __________________________________________________ _________ Each and every day I am better and better. I affirm and give thanks that it is so. // 2014-This was still true for me last year, I truly felt this a year ago. Unfortunately it holds no meaning for me now. Odd, it was the Theta mantra for years. Change change change. |
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05-11-2014, 11:40 AM
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Hmm ... not good. Cymbalta neuropathy pain relieving effect seems for me to be diminishing this weekend. Yikes.
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_____________________________ . 50s Babyboomer; 2008 high-impact rear-ended/totalled-MVC, closed-head injury->pcs ... "Still dealing with it." 1993, Fell on black ice; first closed-head injury; life-altering. // 2014 Now dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy, tremors, shakiness, vestibular disorder, akithesia, anhedonia, yada yada, likely thanks to rx meds // 2014: uprooted to the cold wet gray NW coast, trying to find a way back home ... where it's blue sky and warm! . __________________________________________________ _________ Each and every day I am better and better. I affirm and give thanks that it is so. // 2014-This was still true for me last year, I truly felt this a year ago. Unfortunately it holds no meaning for me now. Odd, it was the Theta mantra for years. Change change change. |
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05-12-2014, 08:26 AM
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My Dr has me trying Cymbalta/duloxetine also & like you I'm not liking the results. I take it in the morning and by the evening any effects have worn off and I'm in pain. Before taking it I had good luck just taking Gralise, I did not have the peaks of pain I'm back to having. I see my Dr next week and I think this "experiment" needs to end. If the insurance won't approve the Gralise I will go back to the gabapetin 3X a day.
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My PN is considered Critical Illness Neuropathy. In October 2010 I left for a golf trip not feeling well, woke up in a hospital 21 days later. I was in an induced coma for treatment of Legioneers Disease. First day out of ICU I noticed the pain in my feet and as they say the rest is history. |
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05-12-2014, 12:48 PM
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Just a quick note. If Cymbalta does not give you spectacular results ask your doctor to take you off it. It did work well for my pain but my dose needed to keep being increased and I was left with no emotions.
Also, I'm not sure if you have seen my threads on withdrawal from cymbalta but it is horrible. Hence why I say unless it gives you results you can't live without try not to stay on it. However, the choice is yours just a note of caution. |
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05-12-2014, 01:09 PM
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Thanks for the experience and input, which is appreciated.
The doc is to phone me today at end of day, so will see what he has to offer. The Cymbalta was a good choice of antidepressant for me for the fact of its pain relief as an adjunct. But perhaps otherwise. Thanks again.
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_____________________________ . 50s Babyboomer; 2008 high-impact rear-ended/totalled-MVC, closed-head injury->pcs ... "Still dealing with it." 1993, Fell on black ice; first closed-head injury; life-altering. // 2014 Now dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy, tremors, shakiness, vestibular disorder, akithesia, anhedonia, yada yada, likely thanks to rx meds // 2014: uprooted to the cold wet gray NW coast, trying to find a way back home ... where it's blue sky and warm! . __________________________________________________ _________ Each and every day I am better and better. I affirm and give thanks that it is so. // 2014-This was still true for me last year, I truly felt this a year ago. Unfortunately it holds no meaning for me now. Odd, it was the Theta mantra for years. Change change change. |
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