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Perris, CA

I get these sounds in my head that sound like what I can only describe as laser beams goiing off in my head. Sometime lasting for hours. It tends to happen when I cant sleep. When I asked my dr about it he asked if I was also hearing voices. I cut that convo short. I didn't want to end up on a 72hr 5150 hold lol. Please tell me Im not in need of a straight jacket.

November 28, 2016
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Members rallied around someone experiencing unusual sounds in their head that felt like laser beams, with many sharing similar sensations they... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing unusual sounds in their head that felt like laser beams, with many sharing similar sensations they described as brain zaps, lightning strikes, or fireworks, often linked to medication side effects or withdrawal. Several members pointed to Cymbalta as a common culprit, explaining that brain zaps can occur when missing doses or weaning off the drug, while others mentioned gabapentin, risperdal, or medication stacking as possible causes. A recurring theme was the relief of finding a community that understands these frightening symptoms without judgment, with the original poster ultimately discovering their sounds were likely caused by taking too much medication in desperation for pain relief.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm not sure what exactly it is I hear, it's definitely not voices, not laser beams either but it's a definite noise, that's very, very annoying and very, very painful accompanied by a headache that can last minutes to hours so I feel you! People thinking we're crazy is so flipping frustrating, usually I keep it to myself because of that! This group is so helpful to our well being and our mental health knowing that WE ARE NOT CRAZY!! LOL

November 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've been on Cymbalta for years............. if I forget to take it the "shooting stars" let me know within about 15 hours......

November 29, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I wouldn't have cut the conversation short. The doctor was trying to determine something and not being truthful only hurts yourself. If you were concerned that he might think you were "crazy" then you need to tell him that. That alone might make him understand you are OK just worried about the noises in your head.

November 29, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member that isn't all it causes when weaning, they lawsuit is because people have killed themselves, have been hospitalized and went thru horrible long lasting withdrawals. Some people were sick and had after effects for 2 years. The doctors need to warn their patients about this toxic drug, it needs to be pulled off the market. But this country is all about money 😟
And whats worse, most of us are on the generic brand...so we can't sue

https://www.drugwatch.com/cymbalta/lawsuits/

November 28, 2016 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Some people describe that as lighting strikes and there is a lawsuit against cymbalta because people have them when they are trying to get off cymbalta.

November 28, 2016

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