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Finally going to try duloxetine

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aabb
aabb

I have plucked up the courage to try this for my fibro. Just scared it makes me worse!

Aabb

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  • supersammy
    supersammy

    Posted

    Hi aabb,my name is steve and I am on 90mg of duloxetine for pain and depression,It helped my depression slightly but not my pain,I am in complete agony everyday and just getting out of bed is a struggle,I am still working but I don't know how much longer I can cope.
  • aabb
    aabb

    Posted

    Thank you for getting back to me. Can I ask what causes your pain? My pain etc is fibromyalgia. Thankfully I don't have depression but my doctor said that this medication has great reports for people with fibromyalgia. I am on 30mg for 2 weeks then it's to up to 60mg a day.

    Aabb

  • supersammy
    supersammy

    Posted

    I have FM,IBS and depression, the duloxetine doesn't work for me anymore but it might work for you,I really hope it does.
  • aabb
    aabb

    Posted

    Thank you, hope you find something soon to help you out.

    Aabb

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