Comments: Lilly-Led Research Says Weak-Performing Cymbalta Good For Back Pain
Cymbalta did absolutely NOTHING to abate my lower back pain. I also had the pleasure to experience a side effect not listed that has not gone away since I stopped taking it back in Aug 2005.
Posted by SallyT at August 26, 2008 12:25 AM
It looks like a joke.
Antidepressant for low back pain; chronic pain;knee pain; diabetic neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is one side effect of many SSRIs.
FDA, what and for whom are you administrating?
Posted by Ana at August 26, 2008 01:18 AM
Don't forget weight gain and loss of libido as other side effects. And altered liver function / permanent liver damage.
Cymbalta is nasty.
Posted by Puckett at August 26, 2008 11:59 AM
I agree with Ana. This is like a bad joke. You couldn't even make this stuff up. The very drug that causes the problem -- and many worse problems to boot -- is being touted as the cure. Sick, very sick.
Posted by Sara at August 26, 2008 12:40 PM
Well, it seems that most chiropractic patients started wearing sacroiliac belts (aka SI belt) around their pelvis as it is recommended by most chiropractors across America. By providing the correct balance of resistance and resilience, the sacroiliac belt re-establishes the joint’s normal motion, relieving stress and instability at these weight bearing structures.
There are many good SI Belts out there, but as far as quality, comfort, and prices are considered - Serola Sacroiliac Belt seems to be the best in the market. I'd say it was well worth my $38 investment when I was in severe back pain, which was caused by a sports injury.
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Hope this info is helpful to others. Good Luck!
Posted by Bilguun at August 27, 2008 08:21 AM
Cymbalta didn't do SHIT for me.
Posted by Kara at August 27, 2008 06:18 PM
Cymbalta made me blind after only 2 doses.
Posted by Jenifer at November 19, 2008 02:14 AM
Oh S***t Jenifer! I am so sorry!!!! I hope you are better now.
I am currently on 60 mg, the side effects are driving me up a tree, and I cannot get my doc to help me taper down.......
I am shopping for another doc.
Posted by susan at November 19, 2008 02:49 AM
As of October 31st I was declared Legally Blind and Diagnosed with Toxic Optic Neuropathy(both Optic nerves are damaged)caused by Cymbalta. There is nothing anyone can do to get my sight back..I took Cymbalta on June 12,13,2008 and on the 13th in the evening I had lost my sight. The thing that gets me is that I was perscribed it for Fibromyalgia and it wasn't even approved for treatment of Fibro. until June 16, 2008
The best of luck Susan to you on getting off this drug.
Posted by Jenifer at November 22, 2008 05:52 PM