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Harris, MN

I googled sensitivity to antidepressants and I seem to have this. One person on the site wondered if it had anything to do with having fibro? I couldn't take wellbutrin due to anxiety reactions, and any others I've tried such as paxil, celexa, cymbalta, etc make me more depressed. Has anyone else had this happen? I'm also having more memory problems and coordination problems. Almost like I'm dyslexic when I type, and my body had begun to jerk out of the blue. I'm currently on NO… read more

December 21, 2015 (edited)
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Members connected over shared difficulties with antidepressants and fibromyalgia symptoms, describing adverse reactions including increased... Read more

Members connected over shared difficulties with antidepressants and fibromyalgia symptoms, describing adverse reactions including increased depression, anxiety, seizures, and challenging withdrawal periods, with several noting particular struggles with Cymbalta. Many members shared ongoing cognitive and physical symptoms such as involuntary jerking, memory problems, difficulty finding words, and tremors, which persisted even after stopping medications. A recurring theme was the search for alternatives, with members discussing natural supplements like SAM-E, fish oil, magnesium, and melatonin, though many acknowledged the challenge of finding effective relief while managing multiple conditions and medication side effects.

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@A MyFibroTeam Member who does the genetic test?

December 22, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Me to we sound like sisters, this what happens to me my spelling drives me crazy, even I can't rember the letters. I am on cymbals lyrica. I am wishing there was a more natural remedies. .

December 22, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member My Dr didn't give me any specifics on diet changes. Now I try to cut out as much sugar as possible and constantly annoy my husband for reading all the labels at the grocery store. Admittedly I was eating lots is sweets before I knew how high my blood sugar was. Message me on Facebook about the patches if you can. My Facebook email is [[email: [[email: (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators) I think. Kristine Rathbun Hite. Let me know if you can't find me.

December 22, 2015 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take Cymbalta and went off it a few years back and hated the withdrawal symptoms mostly being depressed. I went back on it at a lower dosage but still deal with a lot of depression. I also take Flexeril which my insurance no longer wants to cover. Use Lidocaine patches which are expensive and my new insurance does not want to pay. Klonopin for anxiety and Opana for pain. Way to many medications since I also take 2 for diabetes. Wish I could just take vitamins but having a hard time making that a reality.

December 22, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm taking SAM-E right now and a brain/mood booster with ginko bilboa in it. I also take fish oil, vitamin D, collagen because I had an injury to my neck and arm and my skin thinned out due to steroids and now bruises and blisters, acidophlius for normal bodily functions (ibs), magnesium for skipping heart beat. Then I take biotin for skin hair and nails because I lose hair when I'm stressed and my scalp gets itchy (?). Melatonin for sleep with zzquil when necessary. The meds I was taking from my Dr zoned me out too much and going off of them was horrendous.

December 22, 2015

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