my doctor put me on cymbalta my knees stoped swelling but the pain in my joint in the butt part. hip and other areas are still here. is that suppouse to happen??? someone please answer this..
Q: cymbalta is this suppouse to happen?
Answers (2)
4/ 1/09 3:27am
Cymbalta is an antidepressant that for some people is also effective for relieving pain from fibromyalgia or neuropathy. It doesn't work for everyone. It sounds like you may need to talk to your doctor about trying something else.
3/30/09 12:25pm
I take Cymbalta, can't tell about pain relief, but my doctor gave it to me more for an anti-depressant,so it basically keeps me from thinking I'm going crazy. I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I have pain all over like a flu virus, but have not had swelling in my knees. It sounds like you need something for chronic pain and my experience with Cymbalta has not been a pain reliever. Dianne
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