I have been on both of them. Yes, I do think these clases of meds can help with pain. However, I agree with the person Catlike: they are difficult to get off of and you must taper off of them over months. When they first came out the medical field thought you could get off of them in a few weeks but now the recommendation is a lot longer.

I have been on Escitalopram for 15 years.It was first diagnosed because the doctor thought I had anxiety - did not spot the fibro symptoms for what they were. I was on a dose of 15mg. when I was finally diagnosed with fibro seven years later, the rheumo decided to keep me on them at 5mg as they are supposed to help with sleep.They are notoriously difficult to come off, I've tried several times but the side effects coupled with fibro / ME is too much. I'm stuck on them now and it's a concern.

i was on cymbalta and then put on lexapro 10mg only because of a change of insurance and the new o e would not cover the cymbalta. i still cant lose the weight that i gained with it and i still have the swelling of the legs and feet. But its hard for me to determine if that is from the gabapentin or the clots that i had in my right leg back in march. my pcp tells me i will probably have the swelling for some time to come and gave me bumex to help reduce the swelling as much as possible. I have gotten my feet back to their normal size only to no be able to take the bumex because i have to go out in the morning and no bathroom readily available and then the heat and my feet are swollen again. if i can stay home everyday and take the bumex my feet go down. i guess i am going to have to re-route or rethink my appointments and errands. i sure will be glad when i am done the coumadin. i do love my salads and i cant have any greens or cranberries until i am done with it. if my body doesnt fight it too much that should be right around labor day. heres hoping!!!

I have been on Escitalopram for 15 years.It was first diagnosed because the doctor thought I had anxiety - did not spot the fibro symptoms for what they were. I was on a dose of 15mg. when I was finally diagnosed with fibro seven years later, the rheumo decided to keep me on them at 5mg as they are supposed to help with sleep.They are notoriously difficult to come off, I've tried several times but the side effects coupled with fibro / ME is too much. I'm stuck on them now and it's a concern.