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cat1234 02-18-2014 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hopeful (Post 1051712)
I currently take Cymbalta and tramadol. I also discussed the interactions with my doctor and pharmacist. I was told by both it was ok to use together. I did choose to stay with it.
I was thinking just the other night that I have spent so much time trying to avoid any opiates. I have refused them due to fear of addiction.

Then I thought to myself, I am pumping all this poison into my body. Such meds as Enbrel and IVIG and my next try rituxan. I avoid the drugs that don't cause other diseases and take the ones that can cause lymphoma etc.

I don't know which train of thought is right?

If you figure that one out let me know?!!

hopeful 02-18-2014 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cat1234 (Post 1051979)
If you figure that one out let me know?!!

Will do! You made me smile:)

Dr. Smith 02-19-2014 02:46 AM

Cat:
 
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Originally Posted by cat1234 (Post 1051972)
So far, this is what my bloodwork has shown:

Three words: Liza Jane's Charts ;)

Doc

Lewie 02-24-2014 10:52 AM

Started cymbalta friday night, other than the side affects my nerves felt good until I woke up today. Not sure if its from the cymablta but I am lit up more than I was before cymbalta. Anyone else experience this?

mrsD 02-24-2014 11:39 AM

The norepi side of the Cymbalta is stimulating to some people.

You'll have to keep track of your blood pressure if you feel these energizing side effects. Avoid caffeine too. Cymbalta can raise blood pressures in people with that tendency.

Lewie 02-24-2014 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsD (Post 1053162)
The norepi side of the Cymbalta is stimulating to some people.

You'll have to keep track of your blood pressure if you feel these energizing side effects. Avoid caffeine too. Cymbalta can raise blood pressures in people with that tendency.

That would be good if it raised my blood pressure since its always on the low side. I have an addiction to caffeine but haven't had any since september. It used to bring me great happiness.

tboots125 02-26-2014 01:17 AM

Hi, was in to see my gp today to get blood results everything a ok. Asked about my pain, gave her the low down. Taking me off the nortriptyline and putting me on Cymbalta. She also stated that she is taking me off of tramadol as the two together do not play well. So going back on t3's. Hope I can get some weight off now as that nortriptyline and lyrica (still taking) put a lot on my belly.

Lewie 02-27-2014 07:13 PM

I had to quit cymbalta. My doctor said to try and tough it out unless it was unbearable. On a scale of 1-10 the pain it caused my nerves was a 20. I don't think it directly was affecting my nerves but was probably irritating my stomach which inflames my nerves just like any PPI drug does. I feel alot better now being off it except now I can't sleep at all.

joecarver 02-28-2014 12:40 PM

Yep I agree about Drs. writing info into record. I have a history of depression, nobody ever asks what triggered it, only that I have peroids of it. Mine came on when I was going from dr to dr trying to find out what my problem was. Finally found cancer in 3 places, but all a dr sees is the word depression and they look at you differently.

tboots125 03-29-2014 03:59 PM

Been off nortriptolyne and tramadol for a month and have lost 10 lbs, hand jerks are gone and feel more alert then before. Also was taken off of prevacid (on it for 15 years) and put on tecta for my heartburn.

So now on Cymbalta and lyrica for the control of the burning and electric sharp razor pains. Just a few sneak in during each week. Using t3 for the walking pain (about 12 to 15 a day).

I wear really good sneakers with good form and gel soles built in to help with walking around.

My pain are in my feet, ankles , thighs and just starting in the hands which I hope passes quickly as I use a keyboard all day for work.

Still holding and going strong.

You all, take care!!


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