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Posted 14 August 2019 - 08:20 AM

Ahhh, the gist (Cymbalta) that keeps on giving.

It will fade with time. Slowly.

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Posted 14 August 2019 - 11:00 AM

Is it normal to get bouts of acute like symptoms? I havent had symptoms like this in a couple months. Just when you think you've gotten out of the worst of it, it drags you back in.

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Posted 14 August 2019 - 11:02 AM

Very typical. Mine lasted almost a year after my last dose.

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Posted 14 August 2019 - 05:27 PM

I haven't had the night vision problems in a long time. Is this something I should worry about?

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Posted 14 August 2019 - 05:30 PM

You said it had been "wonky" lately. I couldn't find that in the medical dictionary so could you be more specific.

 

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Posted 22 August 2019 - 11:12 AM

Just like everything appears more dark and blurry. I dropped 1 bead yesterday out of like 100 and not sure if it's coincidence but I feel worse today than I have in a long time. Feeling absolutely sick and miserable. Could it be just from dropping the 1 bead already or probably something else?


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Posted 22 August 2019 - 11:31 AM

Only time will tell. If it continues for a while then probably withdrawal if you are better the next day or day after then probably coincidence.

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Posted 22 August 2019 - 12:22 PM

I took an antacid 300mg calcium carbonate shortly after my pill. Do you think that would have an interaction? Also, my back pain has been terrible and comes and goes. Is that a common symptom with WD?

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Posted 22 August 2019 - 01:43 PM

Absolutely - calcium carbonate is hugely absorbent and will have affected the level of effective med that got into your system. You should never take this stuff within a clear hour of any other meds, vitamins, supplement etc.


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Posted 22 August 2019 - 02:31 PM

Right you are IUN.


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Posted 22 August 2019 - 04:20 PM

Had a good teacher *winks*

 

Not sure on the back pain thou??


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Posted 22 August 2019 - 05:09 PM

Crap. So my heart rate is 106 right now resting and I'm fairly young. Normally it's in the 60's. I'm also having the worst lower back pain of my life. Do u think it's from the meds being affected or can my HR be jacked from the pain?

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Posted 22 August 2019 - 05:19 PM

Pain is often a major contributor to increased pulse and pain. Also, any pain is usually worse during Cymbalta withdrawal.


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Posted 22 August 2019 - 06:25 PM

The "time of the month" also factors into symptoms of withdrawal as frequently evidenced by many a user here.

 

Not wanting details of your "cycle" (!), but just another variable for you to consider :)


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Posted 22 August 2019 - 09:10 PM

Ya but it's not that time for me right now and I haven't noticed much of a difference when I am.

Do you think it would be ok if I took some tylenol?

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Posted 22 August 2019 - 09:17 PM

No problems with pain killers as a rule... in moderation of course...


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Posted 24 August 2019 - 04:44 PM

Thanks. Ya the tylenol doesn't seem to affect me. So it's odd. Even when my pain is better my heart rate is still through the roof when I am standing up. Its fine when I'm lying down though. I wonder if this can be pain or I've heard some people say they get POTS as a symptom of WD. When I'm lying down my HR is about 66bpm and about 100 when I stand up. That's very unusual for me and its scary.

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Posted 24 August 2019 - 05:38 PM

It sounds like POTS. A few members have had this happen. If so it should fade with time. Hang in there Lyla.


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Posted 24 August 2019 - 05:51 PM

Thanks. Ya the tylenol doesn't seem to affect me. So it's odd. Even when my pain is better my heart rate is still through the roof when I am standing up. Its fine when I'm lying down though. I wonder if this can be pain or I've heard some people say they get POTS as a symptom of WD. When I'm lying down my HR is about 66bpm and about 100 when I stand up. That's very unusual for me and its scary.

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Posted 29 August 2019 - 04:27 PM

Have you guys heard of people getting POTS in the later stages of WD?


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Posted 29 August 2019 - 04:37 PM

I believe I have but tomorrow I will do a little digging into that. Sorry but got to run for now.

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Posted 29 August 2019 - 06:02 PM

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"Patients suffering from an orthostatic condition known as POTS (postural

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Posted 30 August 2019 - 08:38 AM

Thank you IUN. Just ran out of time yesterday. Well done.

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Posted 30 August 2019 - 08:54 AM

We all deserve some time out, Hat! Make sure you take some :)


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Posted 31 August 2019 - 11:48 AM

Thanks guys. I dont get dizziness though, just a higher heart rate.

I dropped 1 bead out of about 100 a few days ago. I'm getting twitches which is never a good sign for me. Do you think this could affect me much dropping about 1%? I wanted to drop 2 beads over the next little while because it would make it much easier for my measurements. I would never think dropping 1 bead would give me symptoms. I'm away for a few days and cant go back up. Should I go back up when I'm back? I dont want to make my withdrawal any worse.

I'm also really worried that I'll never stabilize. Like dropping last year sent me on a never ending withdrawal syndrome.

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Posted 31 August 2019 - 12:29 PM

I would just stay at your current dose until you get back. Time will tell if you need to go back up or not.

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Posted 31 August 2019 - 01:21 PM

Agree with Hat. There are too many factors that could be causing symptoms at any one given time. Could be something to do with the fact that you are away?

 

Check back with us when you are back to see how you are...


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Posted 07 September 2019 - 01:19 PM

Hey guys. So I have a tidbit of good news. The last 5 days I've been feeling better than I have in a year. I still have fatigue but mentally and physically I feel pretty darn good! Last night I even had a sugar laden cupcake and I felt completely fine afterwards. I know how withdrawal works all too well so it's way too soon to tell but perhaps things are starting to turn around for me. I don't know how I would have made it the last 6 months without you guys. 


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Posted 07 September 2019 - 01:59 PM

What wonderful news!! So glad to hear this Lyla.... yes, do not question the implications for the future - stay in the now and enjoy it my dear!!


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Posted 07 September 2019 - 07:22 PM

Oh Lyla that is so great. Now don't get carried away. There will still be ups and downs so be easy on yourself.



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