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Day 1 (Thurs November 17th): First day off of medications, I know I should be ok because I have missed doses before, Im nervous about what the next couple days will bring. No nausea, slightly dizzy twords the end of the night.
Day 2: Slight brain zaps and headache, nothing to bad. I was able to run errands and eat without nausea, I still had my appetite.
Day 3: Dizzy, Brain zaps, but I was still able to do some grocery shopping and other errands. Was really hungry all day, was craving carbs and unhealthy foods (hang over food, haha) Dizziness and nausea got a lot worse towards the end of the night. Had a headache and the muscles in my shoulders and neck became very stiff.
Day 4: Very Nauseous, Bad head ache, horrible brain zaps and motion sickness feeling. Had bad diarrhea every time I ate or drank (tmi?). Really bad sweats and hot flashes. I felt like I had a stomach virus and the flu.
Day 5: Same symptoms as Day 4. Read online that fish oil helps with the brain zaps, when to rite aid and got triple strength fish oil (make sure it has a high amount of EPA) PLan on taking 3 a day starting with today, we will see if it works. Took a nap during the day, felt better after, but symptoms soon returned.
Day 6: Felt ok in the morning after waking up. about 30 mins later the nausea hit me, dry heaves all morning but I didnt vomit. The brain zaps come in constant waves, but they arent as string as Day 5. I was able to move around a little bit more than the day before. Had really bad acid reflux all day, still had the hot and cold flashes. Later that night I was actually hungey and was able to eat some chicken. ( I had been eating plain noodles, chicken broth and miso soup the days before). Felt ok after eating but about an hour later the nausea came back in full force and I felt terrible, even talking made me feel like I was going to throw up. Had a little bit of a hard time sleeping because of it. I have also been having crazy dreams (even crazier than the ones that you already have on cymbalta) since I stopped taking my medication. (this was day 2 on fish oil, brain zaps arent as intense but definitely still there).
Day 7: Woke up feeling great! Mild brain zaps, but so much better than a couple days ago. Slight nausea, not to bad. I haven't eaten breakfast yet and I am a little afraid to for fear that the nausea will come back in full force. I think the fish oils might be working but only time will tell. I will keep updating my post as the days go on. Im really hoping I will be ok for tomorrow (Thanksgiving). Its going to be hard to explain to my family why Im so sick. If any one is interested in using the fish oil I can give you the exact amount I am taking). I should also mention I have been feeling a lot more energized since I stopped. When I was on Cymbalta I couldn't get through the day before without a nap, I would literally almost fall asleep standing up. Now I have the energy to get out of the house and do things around the house that need to be done. I am a work at home mom ( to a 1 1/2 year old) and a photographer, and I finally feel my creativity coming back and by ability to work and care for my son. If I can get through 36 hours of labor, and a 2 week constant spinal head from leaking spinal fluid, I think I can get through this easily, its all about motivation, support and perseverance. Just picture the light at the end of the tunnel, it will be here sooner than you think!
I hope this has been helpful for someone out there! Good luck and keep going, theses symptoms have to end sometime. I cant wait to have my life back!
