i stopped taking 60 m cymbalta 9 days ago, cold turkey, i am feeling bloating, light headed, having nighmare, night sweats, terrible heart burn, body aches, i feel horrible, how long will this last, help
Where do you find help?
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Posted 14 January 2008 - 06:56 PM
Hi Kalli,
It's been a tough week for me but at least I'm off the Cymbalta. It was a great idea to start this site. I have been looking for a place to go when I'm feeling really helpless. Today, I had a complete panic attack at work. I know it is the withdrawel but I feel like I'm losing it!
It's been a tough week for me but at least I'm off the Cymbalta. It was a great idea to start this site. I have been looking for a place to go when I'm feeling really helpless. Today, I had a complete panic attack at work. I know it is the withdrawel but I feel like I'm losing it!
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Posted 04 February 2008 - 04:10 PM
If it weren't for the internet, and sites like these, I truly believe that I would be dead. I am on my 11th day off of Cybalta and all I can say is that I want to die. I have lost most of my friends because of it, my parents are terrified that I am going to drop dead or kill myself. My students think that I have become a mean horrible person, and I have never felt worse in my life physically, mentally, or emotionally.
I have become a completely empty person, and I truly thought that NO ONE had felt the way I feel and that NO ONE could understand what I am going through.
I lost all hope the night that my girIfriend told me that I would never get better and that she couldn't stand to see me off of meds. That night, as my body started to suffer the withdrawals of this horrible poison, and with my mind set on ending my life, with my one friend that has stuck by be throughout this "ordeal," I discovered this web site.
I can't say that knowing that other people are trying to deal with the sheer hell that my body is constantly battling, makes me feel any better, but to know I am not alone, and that there are those of you out there that somehow found the strength to endure, and then to survive, provides a spark of hope for me.
Where is my hope? Not only in the chance that I may actually recover from this hell do I find hope, but in the idea that there are hundreds of thousands of people suffering from depression that will actually get the courage to seek help, but will be misled and poisoned by this drug- someone needs to warn them- to help them. That is my hope, and that is my purpose in fighting this horrible thing.
Erin- thank you for making this web site. you have no idea how many lives you have saved.
I have become a completely empty person, and I truly thought that NO ONE had felt the way I feel and that NO ONE could understand what I am going through.
I lost all hope the night that my girIfriend told me that I would never get better and that she couldn't stand to see me off of meds. That night, as my body started to suffer the withdrawals of this horrible poison, and with my mind set on ending my life, with my one friend that has stuck by be throughout this "ordeal," I discovered this web site.
I can't say that knowing that other people are trying to deal with the sheer hell that my body is constantly battling, makes me feel any better, but to know I am not alone, and that there are those of you out there that somehow found the strength to endure, and then to survive, provides a spark of hope for me.
Where is my hope? Not only in the chance that I may actually recover from this hell do I find hope, but in the idea that there are hundreds of thousands of people suffering from depression that will actually get the courage to seek help, but will be misled and poisoned by this drug- someone needs to warn them- to help them. That is my hope, and that is my purpose in fighting this horrible thing.
Erin- thank you for making this web site. you have no idea how many lives you have saved.
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Posted 09 February 2008 - 08:30 PM
It's so weird, because I had no idea what I was suffering from was Cymbalta withdrawal until I found this site. My doctor obviously has no idea, because she told me it wouldn't be a problem to stop taking it right away. I thought something was seriously wrong with me. Thank you so much.
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Posted 11 February 2008 - 02:30 PM
think that I have become a mean horrible person, and I have never felt worse in my life physically, mentally, or emotionally.
Boy, I can relate! I HAVE become mean. And angry ... very angry. But I'm several weeks into this and at least I'm not as mean and angry as I was in the first couple of weeks. I'm normally such an easy-going person.
Hang in there LowMo ... we'll get through this and we'll help others get through it too.
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Posted 15 February 2008 - 12:38 PM
It's really good to have a place to find and share information. But this goes beyond that in that is offers a way to let others know and take action concerning the drug company and in some way the FDA also. The front line is the doctor and if the answer isn't there then the internet is a good place.
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Posted 17 February 2008 - 07:56 PM
Day 23.
Today was a bad one. My headaches over the past few days have been blinding. The nausea has gotten a little better which le d me to believe that I could eat foods. Nope. I am emotionally a mess. I can't be alone yet don't want others around. I have soooo much guilt, and all I want to do is sleep.
I continue to forget things from the past and blank out when I am talking to others.
Could this be permanent? I am questioning whether I should have gone right to the emsam after the cymbalta.
I feel so alone and misserable.
Today was a bad one. My headaches over the past few days have been blinding. The nausea has gotten a little better which le d me to believe that I could eat foods. Nope. I am emotionally a mess. I can't be alone yet don't want others around. I have soooo much guilt, and all I want to do is sleep.
I continue to forget things from the past and blank out when I am talking to others.
Could this be permanent? I am questioning whether I should have gone right to the emsam after the cymbalta.
I feel so alone and misserable.
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Posted 17 February 2008 - 09:12 PM
Wow! 23 days and you are still feeling that bad? It has been 15 days for me since my last Cymbalta and I have been so sick with strep throat and God only knows what else that I would'nt know if I am still having side effects or not. I feel like I am dying. Hopefully we all can have some relief soon from this nightmare. Good luckto everyone. I check this daily for new comments.
Day 23.
Today was a bad one. My headaches over the past few days have been blinding. The nausea has gotten a little better which le d me to believe that I could eat foods. Nope. I am emotionally a mess. I can't be alone yet don't want others around. I have soooo much guilt, and all I want to do is sleep.
I continue to forget things from the past and blank out when I am talking to others.
Could this be permanent? I am questioning whether I should have gone right to the emsam after the cymbalta.
I feel so alone and misserable.
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Posted 18 February 2008 - 02:40 PM
Coco-
Maybe this stuff has ripped apart our immune system. Today I didn't have school and have been between the couch and the bathroom all day. Are you taking anything right now?
I hope you feel better
Maybe this stuff has ripped apart our immune system. Today I didn't have school and have been between the couch and the bathroom all day. Are you taking anything right now?
I hope you feel better
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Posted 18 February 2008 - 07:50 PM
I am on amoxicillin fot the Strep throat, which isn't really helping. I am really anxious feeling tonight for some reason. Had to take a 1/2 of Zanax. I am really afraid that I will have to go back on one of the antidepressents if I keep feeling so jittery. Hope you feel better
Coco-
Maybe this stuff has ripped apart our immune system. Today I didn't have school and have been between the couch and the bathroom all day. Are you taking anything right now?
I hope you feel better
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Posted 20 February 2008 - 01:25 PM
I am a new visitor. I am on day 5 of quitting "cold turkey". I was taking 30mg for many years. My symptoms are SWEATS (hot, cold, hot, etc) headaches, fogginess, short-tempered, impatience and today for the first time - dizziness. I took Benedryl last night to help me sleep and it helped. I have been taking tylenol for the headaches and that has helped. Wow - I'm surpised that this is so awful, BUT I am determined to get off Cymbalta for good no matter what it takes. My goal is to eat heathy, take vitamins, drink detox tea and tons of water to try to help flush this stuff out of my system. As one poster said - we have been taking this drug a long time and we have to expect it's going to take a long time to get it completely out of our system. WE HAVE GOT TO THINK POSITIVE :!: Cymbalta has helped a lot of us get through difficult problems. Now we have just got to find out how we can do without this drug! Don't give up - we'll make it together one day at a time!
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Posted 20 February 2008 - 02:23 PM
Sailorgirl,
A positive additude does help with this. When I first started the withdrawal, I thought I would lose my mind. I have experienced every emotion possible.
A few things that have helped me:
Taking Omega 3 at the same time of day I would have taken the Cymbalta. They say Cymbalta is not addictive, but, to tell you the truth, the placebo effect has helped me immensely. Take something else the same time of day.
When I start to have a freak out later in the morning, I will take 1,000 IU of Vitamin D.
I do Pilates two nights a week in a structured class. I made a promise to myself to go, and somehow have managed to stick to it.
I have been trying not watch anything on television that is sad, has death or anyting that starts with Cold Case. Watch things that are mind fluff and funny.
Hang in there, I am on day 38 and I am going to celebrate when I hit day 40. I have no idea when you will start to feel better, but if you need help, I check here pretty often.
All the best to you. Are you really a sailor? I lived on a boat for 5 years and have done over 5,000 nautical miles. Now I am in the cold Northeast and it is snowing. My ears are ringing a bit right now, but that is one of the side effects. One that only happens to me 3-5 times a week.
A positive additude does help with this. When I first started the withdrawal, I thought I would lose my mind. I have experienced every emotion possible.
A few things that have helped me:
Taking Omega 3 at the same time of day I would have taken the Cymbalta. They say Cymbalta is not addictive, but, to tell you the truth, the placebo effect has helped me immensely. Take something else the same time of day.
When I start to have a freak out later in the morning, I will take 1,000 IU of Vitamin D.
I do Pilates two nights a week in a structured class. I made a promise to myself to go, and somehow have managed to stick to it.
I have been trying not watch anything on television that is sad, has death or anyting that starts with Cold Case. Watch things that are mind fluff and funny.
Hang in there, I am on day 38 and I am going to celebrate when I hit day 40. I have no idea when you will start to feel better, but if you need help, I check here pretty often.
All the best to you. Are you really a sailor? I lived on a boat for 5 years and have done over 5,000 nautical miles. Now I am in the cold Northeast and it is snowing. My ears are ringing a bit right now, but that is one of the side effects. One that only happens to me 3-5 times a week.
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Posted 20 February 2008 - 06:22 PM
Thanks for the reply Sarah. Yes - I sail small sailboats 18-24 ft. Have never cruised offshore for more than 2 days. I sure look forward to clearing my head so I can enjoy life again 
I do not want to take any more medications! I laugh when I see ads on TV for various medications and the list of terrible possible side effects go on and on. I never really cared about the side effects before I took Cymbalta cause I was willing to try anything to feel better. I have had enough medications - going to try do my best without them. I am sure there are people on this site that had far worse problems than me, so I am not going to assume what works for me will work for everyone, but we seem to all be here to try to find ways to get through the withdrawal symptoms. I can function at work and I can drive - although I am being extremely careful, so my daily routine is not changing that much. When I walked down the hall to the restroom, I felt like the floor was moving under my feet (dizziness/lightheadedness). I have a cold sweat on my forehead now, and 10 minutes ago I had a major hotflash :oops: . At least none of these symptoms are constant for me - they keep changing. I'm drinking lots of water and my YOGI peach detox tea. Nobody can go through these withdrawals for me - so sock it to me baby! I can take it!
I do not want to take any more medications! I laugh when I see ads on TV for various medications and the list of terrible possible side effects go on and on. I never really cared about the side effects before I took Cymbalta cause I was willing to try anything to feel better. I have had enough medications - going to try do my best without them. I am sure there are people on this site that had far worse problems than me, so I am not going to assume what works for me will work for everyone, but we seem to all be here to try to find ways to get through the withdrawal symptoms. I can function at work and I can drive - although I am being extremely careful, so my daily routine is not changing that much. When I walked down the hall to the restroom, I felt like the floor was moving under my feet (dizziness/lightheadedness). I have a cold sweat on my forehead now, and 10 minutes ago I had a major hotflash :oops: . At least none of these symptoms are constant for me - they keep changing. I'm drinking lots of water and my YOGI peach detox tea. Nobody can go through these withdrawals for me - so sock it to me baby! I can take it!
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Posted 21 February 2008 - 12:50 AM
LoMo, I asked myself the same question; will I ever be "me" again? Just keep hanging in there, Cymbalta has a long 1/2 life, which is what makes this so hard. I took my last one today, after weaning from 90mg to less than 30 since last Saturday. If you live near a good health food store, buy some Omega 3 supplements. They are supposed to have some of the same effects as Prozac, and are a strong anti oxidant. I just ordered some from Drugstore.com. They were from a company called Nordic Naturals, ultimate Omega. Another site called: theroadback.org has some ideas for supplements too. Drink lots of water and cranberry juice to flush out your kidneys and other organs. That is my plan, and I am going to document my withdrawl here.
Are you having the severe brain zaps, or the sound of sand sliding around in your head when you move your eyes? That is scary.
Are you having the severe brain zaps, or the sound of sand sliding around in your head when you move your eyes? That is scary.
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Posted 21 February 2008 - 12:18 PM
Sailorgirl
My symptoms changed hourly, daily, weekly, you name it. Glad to hear you are doing well and strong.
Glad to hear that you love sailing. I am now on the dark side of boating, no sailboat at the moment, now a powerboat. When I moved off the sailboat to a house on land, it became pretty hard to keep up with the maintenance on the boat.
Stay strong, you are still in there.
My symptoms changed hourly, daily, weekly, you name it. Glad to hear you are doing well and strong.
Glad to hear that you love sailing. I am now on the dark side of boating, no sailboat at the moment, now a powerboat. When I moved off the sailboat to a house on land, it became pretty hard to keep up with the maintenance on the boat.
Stay strong, you are still in there.
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Posted 04 March 2008 - 09:41 PM
I'm have not facing cymbalta problem. But i got one of my friend facing this problem. He git no appatite for food. No eating for a days. Alway got bad nightmare, no friends adn so on. So what he doing.
1) Praying to the god. Get help to be strong and remove all this situation.
2) Don't be alone all the time. Go out find your friend. It will make you happy and forget about the medicition.
3) Going out for vacation with family. Vacation is the most best way to withdram the cymbalta.
4) Don't take any problem you have as a serius way. Try finding the solution. Who you need to meet? Friends and you callages at work. Ask many people about your problem. They should help you.
1) Praying to the god. Get help to be strong and remove all this situation.
2) Don't be alone all the time. Go out find your friend. It will make you happy and forget about the medicition.
3) Going out for vacation with family. Vacation is the most best way to withdram the cymbalta.
4) Don't take any problem you have as a serius way. Try finding the solution. Who you need to meet? Friends and you callages at work. Ask many people about your problem. They should help you.
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Posted 09 March 2008 - 08:45 PM
I feel the best support you can get is from your friends, family, doctor (if they care), and those here at this forum and those other suffering with the same problems. I feel that if one person can brighten up the day of someone having these problems and effects that we can make it better for everyone and that hopefully as a group and with the help of everyone possible, we can get over it together.
God bless!
God bless!
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