Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia
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Cymbalta as a Fibromyalgia Treatment



Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia



Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 3.35 3.35
Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief 3.17 3.17
More Energy / Mental Clarity 4.17 4.17
Better Sleep 2.77 2.77
No Side Effects 5.57 5.57
Convenience 7.78 7.78
Cost/Benefit 5.00 5.00
 
Depression Relief 6.24 6.24
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.83 1.83
Genitourinary Problem Relief 1.17 1.17
Skin Problem Relief 1.25 1.25
Hyopoglycemia Relief 1.40 1.40



Based on 23 rating(s) & review(s).









Works for Depression and Mild Pain   05/08/08
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
I have been taking 60mg of Cymbalta twice a day for about 2.5 years and it seems to work well for the depression but only mildly for the pain.

Treatment Time Frame: 2.5 Years
Treatment Frequency: 2 Times Per Day
Dosage: 60 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 4.00 4
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 4.00 4
More Energy / Mental Clarity 3.00 3
Better Sleep 6.00 6
No Side Effects 9.00 9
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 6.00 6
 
Depression Relief 9.00 9
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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My Retina Detached - Patient Beware   04/09/08
Reviewed by:     California, USA
I took Cymbalta from January 2005 to February 2005 and didn't see many changes in my Fibromyalgia or sleep. In fact, when I asked my doctor about side effects, she simply stated that the side effects may include "having trouble sleeping". I already had that...I didn't need something that would work against me. About a month into taking Cymbalta, I started having a blurry edge in my right eye. A few days later, I started having flashes of light. I already knew what it was since I had just read a post on a Fibro message board about eye problems and Fibro patients. I was suffering from a Detached Retina but I knew it was not caused by the Fibro. I was diagnosed and my eye doctor found out that my left eye was also developing tears to which could have led to another Detached Retina. Detached Retina is an "infrequent side-effect" of Cymbalta and had just been added to the list a few months before I began taking it. I found another woman on a RemedyFind post who also suffered a Detached Retina the same time as I did. She had taken her Cymbalta for only 2 months. If I thought that wasn't bad enough, getting off of Cymbalta was horrible. I was so sick, dizzy and scared that I was having to wean myself off so slowly after having my eye surgery (over 3 hours of surgery to repair) that I was livid with my doctor. If anyone is taking Cymbalta and starts having even the slightest eye issues, get to your eye doctor. I can't stree that enough!

Treatment Time Frame: 1 Month
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 60 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 2.00 2
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
More Energy / Mental Clarity 2.00 2
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 1.00 1
Convenience 7.00 7
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief 3.00 3
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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cant stand it   03/08/08
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
I've been taking it for 3 days now!! I already suffer from migraines , anxiety and panic attacks and insomnia!! WELL this makes all 3 of them worse and I am still in pain!! This is supposed to be the start of treating my fibromyalgia!! Not working I am sitting at home about to pull my hair out ,biting a hole in my lip while missing my sons soccer game!! What the hell is this crap?? I am more irritated and aggrivated than i was before I took it..Called my DR.. he says well give it 7 days!! WHAT?? let him feel this way for seven days!! In the first place I am not depressed!! I am so sick of Doctors trying to put me on meds for depression!! I told him I would not be in a bad mood if my body did not hurt all day!! thats it !! As long as I am not in pain I'm HAPPY!! treat my pain from my fibro and temdonitis and back probs from my wreck and I will be happy! Enough of this crap of every Doctor thinking you need a anti depressant bc you are not in a good mood that day!! THIS DOES NOTHING FOR MY PAIN!! I HATE IT

Treatment Time Frame: Less Than 1 Week
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 30 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
More Energy / Mental Clarity 1.00 1
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 3.00 3
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief 1.00 1
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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If you want to be ill try it   03/08/08
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
It made me very sick. I do not recomend this for anyone.

Treatment Time Frame: Less Than 1 Week
Treatment Frequency: Tried it 1 Time
Dosage: 20 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief n/a n/a
More Energy / Mental Clarity 1.00 1
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 1.00 1
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief 1.00 1
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

*Pooped Out*   02/19/08
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
This has been, overall, a solid treatment for me. I have Fibromyalgia and Thyroiditis, thus I have pain, depression, fatigue, you all know what I am describing. I started to take Cymbalta while taking care of my Father who lived with me and my husband and 2 small children because I thought that I was going to lose it. for the first 1 year, I was on 60mg. I know realize that I was overmedicated for my system as I had non-stop ear ringing and insomnia that I had to eat a trazadone everynight for-grrr!! Everyone thought that I was crazy, until I started with a new Dr., a Neurophychiatrist, and he immediately cut the dose in 1/2. As a result, the VERY FIRST NIGHT, I slept without the trazadone and have never looked back! Unreal. I just wanted to put this info out there because it really helped me and my family out as I had suffered so much until I was properly medicated .

Treatment Time Frame: 2 Years
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 30 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 8.00 8
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 5.00 5
More Energy / Mental Clarity 6.00 6
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 6.00 6
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 7.00 7
 
Depression Relief 8.00 8
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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Severe Reaction on First Dose   11/17/07
Reviewed by:     Puerto Rico
I had the most severe reaction I have ever had to any medication - 2 hours of profussed sweating, nausea, body stiffness, current-like sensations through body and inability to sleep that night.

Treatment Time Frame: Less Than 1 Week
Treatment Frequency: Tried it 1 Time
Dosage: 30 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
More Energy / Mental Clarity 1.00 1
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 10.00 10
Convenience 8.00 8
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief n/a n/a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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Cymbalta   11/02/07
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
has really helped my pain levels. I am very happy to be on it. I haven't had any bad side effects except some weight gain.

Treatment Time Frame: 8 Months
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 60 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 8.00 8
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 8.00 8
More Energy / Mental Clarity 6.00 6
Better Sleep 2.00 2
No Side Effects 10.00 10
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 10.00 10
 
Depression Relief 8.00 8
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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Cymbalta   10/18/07
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
I started on this because of neurapathy pain and depression. It was increased to 120mg 2 times a day and the sweating side effect almost made me unable to perform my job as a nurse. It was 10 times worse than menapause

Treatment Time Frame: 1.5 Years
Treatment Frequency: 4 Times Per Day
Dosage: 60 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 4.00 4
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 3.00 3
More Energy / Mental Clarity 1.00 1
Better Sleep 2.00 2
No Side Effects 1.00 1
Convenience 1.00 1
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief 1.00 1
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief 1.00 1
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief 1.00 1

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Cymbalta is bad for me   09/30/07
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
I got such severe headaches that I couldn't take it anymore. The pain was far worse and the migraines got pretty bad and constant. I would not recommend this med to anyone with FMS. While a friend of mine benefitted from it due to her depression and FMS, I sure didn't and it made me pretty sad that it didn't help but hurt me instead.

Treatment Time Frame: Less Than 1 Week
Treatment Frequency: Tried it Over 5 Times
Dosage: 30 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
More Energy / Mental Clarity 1.00 1
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 2.00 2
Convenience 4.00 4
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief n/a n/a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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Cymbalta was a let down   08/24/07
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
At first cymbalta really helped out my fibro symptions but then about a month after using it all of my pain and other symptons started slowly coming back, so in my case I don't think cymbalta was a good choice.

Treatment Time Frame: 6 Months
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 40 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 5.00 5
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief n/a n/a
More Energy / Mental Clarity 4.00 4
Better Sleep 2.00 2
No Side Effects 7.00 7
Convenience 8.00 8
Cost/Benefit 5.00 5
 
Depression Relief 4.00 4
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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Anxiety Down   04/18/07
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
The only relief I experienced was in the way of depression and anxiety. I found it easier to drive without worrying as much about an accident....more pain. lol

Treatment Time Frame: 3 Months
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 90 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
More Energy / Mental Clarity 1.00 1
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 7.00 7
Convenience 7.00 7
Cost/Benefit 7.00 7
 
Depression Relief 8.00 8
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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amazing improvment   02/24/07
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
I never realized how much this helped with the nerve pain until I started looking back on my life over the last few years. It was a gradual, amazing improvment. The first couple of weeks are tough because it makes it difficult to sleep.

Treatment Time Frame: 1 Year
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 60 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 9.00 9
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 8.00 8
More Energy / Mental Clarity 9.00 9
Better Sleep 5.00 5
No Side Effects 8.00 8
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 10.00 10
 
Depression Relief 7.00 7
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   2.00 2
Genitourinary Problem Relief 2.00 2
Skin Problem Relief 3.00 3
Hypoglycemia Relief 3.00 3

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Great for Depression/Migraines   02/07/07
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
I haven't had a migraine since I began taking this. My mood is great too. It doesn't help with the pain at all and I have an extremely hard time having an orgasm. Good thing I don't feel bad about it.

Treatment Time Frame: 3.5 Years
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 30 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
More Energy / Mental Clarity 9.00 9
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 3.00 3
Convenience 9.00 9
Cost/Benefit 9.00 9
 
Depression Relief 6.00 6
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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i believe in it   01/06/07
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
I was prescribed Cymbalta for depression, and I think my doc thought my real pain in my back from 2 car accidents was in my head,it helped 90% with my depression, I was having nightmares, thinking everyone was talking about me, and believe me I do have alot to be depressed about, but I am starting to have a better outlook , my MVA was 10 yrs ago, I was a single parent of 3,since than, all 3 have gone to live with their Dad's, talk about cutting your heart out, N E way, I did think about suicide, but, never went through with it,with Cymbalta I have alot better outlook, dont have as much nightmares, but I do have vivid dreams, I don't cry all the frickin time, and I had hopes for the future, I had tried 7 different anti-depressants, including Zoloft, Paxil,Wellbutrin, Buspor, yah dah,,,, and I started taking Cymbalta because according to my doc this was an anti depressant that would work with my pain pills tramadol or Ultram, $4, generic at Wal-Mart... good luck. we're all screwed up somehow oh , for some odd reason, which may be in my head, it seemed to ease my back pain, i still drink like a fish, and feel i will always deal with persistant, agonizing back pain... and depression.. but im happy ok, deal with what you got

Treatment Time Frame: 3 Months
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 60 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 2.00 2
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief n/a n/a
More Energy / Mental Clarity 9.00 9
Better Sleep 10.00 10
No Side Effects 10.00 10
Convenience 1.00 1
Cost/Benefit 10.00 10
 
Depression Relief 10.00 10
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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Cymbalta   11/07/06
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
I did not find this helpful at all when it came to helping with physical symptoms. When coming off of it be careful!! My doctor had me stop it cold turkey, and I started getting awful side effects. Tingling all over my body, along with some numbness.

Treatment Time Frame: 5 Months
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 60 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief n/a n/a
More Energy / Mental Clarity 3.00 3
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 5.00 5
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief 4.00 4
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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TRIGGERED SHAKINESS   10/30/06
Reviewed by:     Northwest, Wisconsin, USA
I was on this along with trazadone cymbalta was during the day for pain that is what they told me anyhow. It worked somewhat. I already have a slight tremor since birth in my hands. BUT during the day in the afternoon my whole body started to shake and I got bad headaches,and I couldn't think straight. My friends even said get off the stuff! That can't be good for you so call your dr. but the dr. said it would take a month for it to work completely as the time went on I would wake up in the morning and I would get up out of bed and as I stood up I felt like I was being pushed into the floor. So I called the dr again and I told him I refused to take it and he got upset. So guess what? I no longer have that Dr. and I will never take Cymbalta again! NOT WORTH IT!

Treatment Time Frame: 1 Month
Treatment Frequency: 3 Times Per Day
Dosage: 50 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 2.00 2
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
More Energy / Mental Clarity 1.00 1
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 1.00 1
Convenience 5.00 5
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief n/a n/a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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Triggered migraines   08/26/06
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
I have not had a headache like the one I had when I took this pill. I chalked it up to the usual migraine when it started, but this medication gave me a headache that took me out of commission for a day. A whole day.

Treatment Time Frame: 1 Week
Treatment Frequency: Tried it 3 Times
Dosage: 10 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
More Energy / Mental Clarity 1.00 1
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 2.00 2
Convenience 1.00 1
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief n/a n/a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief 1.00 1
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief 1.00 1

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Cymbalta   06/08/06
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
Has helped tremendously with pain.

Treatment Time Frame: 1.5 Years
Treatment Frequency: 2 Times Per Day
Dosage: 30 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 6.00 6
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 4.00 4
More Energy / Mental Clarity 8.00 8
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 9.00 9
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 10.00 10
 
Depression Relief 8.00 8
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief 1.00 1
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief 1.00 1

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Didn't help at all...made sleeping worse   06/08/06
Reviewed by:     Washington, USA
I would feel so sick in my stomach at night, that it was impossible for me to get a good sleep...which resulted in more pain the next day.

Treatment Time Frame: 3 Weeks
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 60 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 2.00 2
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief n/a n/a
More Energy / Mental Clarity 2.00 2
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 6.00 6
Convenience 9.00 9
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief n/a n/a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief 1.00 1
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief 1.00 1

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helps somewhat   05/08/06
Reviewed by:     Wisconsin, USA
Cymbalta seems to just make my symptoms more tolorable. I don't seem as overwhelmed by my pain and fatigue. I do think that it has helped with some of my "nerve type pain".

Treatment Time Frame: 2 Months
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 60 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 4.00 4
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 5.00 5
More Energy / Mental Clarity 7.00 7
Better Sleep 6.00 6
No Side Effects 5.00 5
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 10.00 10
 
Depression Relief 8.00 8
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief 1.00 1
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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