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January 30, 2016
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Members shared mixed experiences with Cymbalta for fibromyalgia, with many reporting initial nausea and stomach issues that typically improved... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Cymbalta for fibromyalgia, with many reporting initial nausea and stomach issues that typically improved after a few weeks to a month of use. Several members offered practical strategies for managing the side effects, including taking the medication at night instead of morning, eating light foods like yogurt or pretzels when taking it, using Zantac temporarily, trying pickles for nausea relief, and contacting drug manufacturers for discount coupons to reduce costs. A recurring theme was persistence through difficult early side effects, with some members finding significant relief from pain and stiffness after pushing through the first two weeks, while others switched to alternatives like Lyrica or natural options like sage capsules due to weight gain or continued discomfort.

A MyFibroTeam Member

A lot of these drug companies will send you discount coupons if you contact them and explain you don't have insurance...usually they'll take the prices down to 30 or even 20 dollars.

January 31, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Pickles sound gross but almost always gets rid of my nausea. It's prob the sodium

February 1, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had nausea for at least a month. It does go away. Hang in. It's worth it. Try sucking on pretzels in morning and taking dose at night until u have less nausea

February 1, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

So many meds cause rapid weight gain. Someone needs to make biofeedback, acupuncture, reiki, massage, etc. affordable. Some places do it on a sliding scale. Anyone suffer from tinnitus/ringing in the ear? Some meds can make that unbearable. I hope to get results of blood tests this week 're: lupus, thyroid, etc. And I see the GI to schedule the endoscopy for the Barrett's which is irreversible. Oh, and I also have a final appeal on whether I will be accepted into the subsidized apartment.
Have a lovely Sunday night wherever you are. Peace and Love, Chi.

January 31, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

This is my second try on cymbalta, The first time, I was working and couldn't function. It made me sick and zombie-like. Then I went to a Fibromyalgia expert doctor, she suggested I give it another try. Since I wasn't working, I thought now is the time to get though the side effects. I'm glad I did, It helped with stiffness and nerve pain. It took about 2 weeks to start working for me, I almost gave up during that time and she emailed me and told me to hang in there a little longer. I did.
I tried Lyrica, I blew up in weight gain immediately.

January 31, 2016

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