[alliecullen]

Hello, everyone. I am a new member here and my dr. has given me a new prescription for 30mg daily of cymbalta. I have fibromyalgia and occipital neuralgia and have been mostly taking Norco (hydrocodone/apap) for over 3 years off and on when the pain is bad....which unfortunately is ALL THE TIME. It helps for an hour of two but then the pain returns. Its getting colder at night here in GA, so I know the pain is coming.

I have a terrible home life...husband left and I have 5 children...been working pt and unfortunately having to live with my parents who are highly abusive, as my husband once was. I am working and running an EBAY site...even selling MaryKay to get enough money to move out with my kids and start over my life. Right now...I am so depressed...you guys...it's hard to even get up in the morning. Between the pain and the depression...it's like a lost cause somedays.

My kids and I deserve better than this, and my dr. thinks the Cymbalta is the answer...relief for pain, and relief for depression. Can anyone tell me their experience...good or bad. I need to know that I'm not alone. Thank you. *Allie*

[melinda7.5]

Hi alliecullen
I have fibromyalgia to,my doctor put me on alot of pain meds and your right
they do only work for a little while.
I tried alot of ssri's,and they also put me on lyrica.
witch does work for some people,I could not take it,It made me sleep the hole week i was on it.
I have had fibro most of my life and i know it is hard to live with.
The best thing for me has been my diet,no flour, no sugar,
and I work out everyday,I know yikes,with every thing else now working out to,but it will help your depression and your pain...

I wish i could help you more...
Things will get better they allways do...
Let us know if we can help and you are not alone...