Hi!
I went cold turkey...not really planned. Honestly I didn't even thing about having withdrawal symptoms. I ran out Sunday night (I have been taking 2 60mg per day) for about 7 to 8 months.
RA and Fibromyalgia along with depression (who wouldn't be with this disease?). So, maybe Tuesday morning I wake up totally engulfed in sweat, get up...don't think about it, and go straight to work after a quick shower. Segway: fortunately I work from home, or unfortunately all depending on how you look at it. I feel a little whoozy...but hey, I just figure my pain med kicked in fast and I should eat.
As the day progressed I find myself rubbing my eyes, get a sense that eyes are stuttering (like your computer mouse does with lag), totally weird. Those of us with similar and unfortunate medical and/or psychological issues have learned to dig in and work through it, so that is what I do. Next day...same thing...but a little voice inside is starting to whisper at me, but of course I just ignore it. Well Thursday morning I decided perhaps I should do a little research thinking something is up. Est Voila! Here I am today. Really wish there was a way to cure all of our issues without meds....no one at all should have to deal with this doodoo...sorry to all who are!
I went to fill my script tuesday and just got pissed off at the walmart pharmacist when he said it would take a day to process my coupon if I didn't want to pay over $240, seriously dude??? So I said...FINE! I WONT FILL IT! thinking to myself I should make him feel bad if he read the news tomorrow about some lady jumping off the St Pete bridge, but i cool my jets and just walked away.
My question here is...how long will the withdrawals last? I am committed to quitting now, nothing to lose I hope, just gain some extra $$ in the bank account. Seems I am in pain no matter what I do, so why make it worse with cymbalta?
Sorry...I do ramble....anyone have any input?
Karen