I am not sure about cymbalta, but I do know that small amounts of antidepressants work very well for pain management.
No, it is not all in our heads. One thing that I have found helpful for the pain/burning/tingling in my feet, (which I am glad others understand) is magnesium - whether in the form of Epsom salts baths, or magnesium citrate - it just helps a little, to take the edge off. I still sometimes resort to percodan. Janet -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: October 17, 2006 10:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] cymbalta question Greettings, I had my nuero appt last week and and my goal was see if I can get anything for my pain/burning/tingling feet and to get something to help me sleep. (I haven't slept in a month). He wouldn't give me any "sleeping pills" but he gave me cymbalta to help with the pain. I had tried it once before and quit cuz it either made me sick or week or both - I don't remember. (along with Nuerontin/lyrica and 11 other meds I've tried) I've taken it 3 times - only at night - and it has done squat for the pain. Question - is this a drug that needs a few weeks to kick in? Also - I've seen on tv that cymbalta is used for depression. why aere we taking a med for depression for pain? Are they trying to tell us the pain is all in our heads? Margie -- WOW! Homepage (http://www.wowway.com)
