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Heavy

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Cambridge, MD

I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia about a month ago. I started cymbalta around that time. My periods haven't been heavy in over 15 years, now they are heavy.. I was wondering if it because of the cymbalta I'm taking

June 30, 2016
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Members connected over the frustrating shift to heavier, longer, and more painful periods after fibromyalgia diagnosis, with many sharing that... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating shift to heavier, longer, and more painful periods after fibromyalgia diagnosis, with many sharing that their once-light cycles had become debilitating, featuring heavy bleeding, clotting, and lasting over a week. Several members offered solutions that helped them, including the Mirena coil for managing flow, endometrial ablation to eliminate periods entirely without triggering menopause, and conversations with gynecologists to rule out fibroids or other underlying issues. A recurring theme was the belief that fibromyalgia itself, as an autoimmune condition affecting hormones, may be contributing to these changes, though Cymbalta was also suspected as a possible factor by some.

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My periods were light but very cramps but my best advice is to talk to your GYN.

July 1, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

My periods were a mess! I would go for 7-10 and be off for 2 weeks and then start again. My gyn did an ablation. He found a fibroid when he did it and removed it. No more periods no more heavy blood clots no more cramping! It is the absolute best thing I have ever done! Since everything is still there, no menopause symptoms! I'm now almost 58. Gyn said that I would probably have periods until I was almost 60 wo having ablation! I couldn't get it done fast enough!

July 1, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

This is a autoimmune disease with muti hormonal/endrocine involvement. My periods were always long,heavy,painful hell. Thank god I went thru extremely early menopause & was completely done at 40.This seems to be part of the icky "side affects".

June 30, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Not sure. My periods used to be extremely heavy. I've been on cymbalta for a year, lighter periods but they are more painful. The cramping is horrible. I can't get out of bed sometimes.

June 30, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

A Marena coil helped me with this ... I was able to go out and about ...

June 30, 2016

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