RE: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica
When I first came out of the Hospital I went to a Chiro for around 6 months. For me it was a total waste of time. Rob in New Jersey From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:31 PM To: jrushton; Robert Pall; tmic; transversemyelitissupp...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica I don't see how a chiro can help with the banding pain.What does he do? Janice From: jrushton mailto:jrush...@columbiaenergyllc.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:11 AM To: Robert Pall mailto:rp...@neillsupply.com ; tmic mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com ; transversemyelitissupp...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica Thanks, Rob. I know Cymbalta also helps with the pain but I feel 'dull' when I take it, meaning I feel like I'm dragging and no energy. They now have a generic which helps with the cost but haven't heard anything about how it works compared to the name brand. I use the Lyrica and Tramadol together and that seems to really help with the pain but that 'band' pain sometimes takes over and even those two can't help it. Since I've gone to the chiro, I have had tremendous relief with the banding pain. ??? Jeanne in Dayton, WA (5 years May 20) ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall mailto:rp...@neillsupply.com Date: 5/18/2010 7:00:20 AM To: tmic-l...@eskimo.net Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica I mentioned last week that I went to a new Neuro in New Jersey and he recommended that I stop Cymbalta (cold turkey) wait a couple of weeks and start on Neurontin. His reason was that I am already on Lyrica and Cymbalta does the same thing so I was just supposedly doubling up. Anyway it has been a week since I stopped the Cymbalta and I have started getting terrible banding in both legs and especially around my trunk area. Doing my own test I took a Cynbalta and within a few minutes I started feeling better again. It now appears obvious to me that somehow or other the combination of Lyrica and Cymbalta was working for me and I plan on going back on it. I would appreciate feedback by members who take both of these drugs and how they have helped them. In addition on top of these 2 drugs should I consider the Neurontin to further reduce the banding? Rob in New jersey 01_side.gif01_tile.jpg
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica
Cymbalta LyricaI agree that doc's know almost nothing about TM.They realize the nerve problem, but that is it. I would say that about 80% of the time we asked questions about TM, the answer would be we really don't know much about this disease and everybody gets hit with it differently. So frustrating! Janice From: Robert Pall Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:14 AM To: tmic Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica I have officially returned to Cymbalta after stopping it cold turkey (Neuro said no problem) and after 5 days having the banding and pins and needles go off the chart.I returned to the Cymbalta and I now feel myself again (not good.but at least the same as before). Therefore when a Dr. tells you that Cymbalta Lyrica do the same thing and therefore there is no need to take both..I say..NUTS...the combo does work...maybe it is time for many if not all neuro's to admit how little they know about TM. Rob in New Jersey
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica
Could not agree more!! Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall Date: 05/19/10 07:14:21 To: tmic Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica I have officially returned to Cymbalta after stopping it cold turkey (Neuro said no problem) and after 5 days having the banding and pins and needles go off the chart I returned to the Cymbalta and I now feel myself again (not good but at least the same as before). Therefore when a Dr. tells you that Cymbalta Lyrica do the same thing and therefore there is no need to take both .I say..NUTS ..the combo does work ..maybe it is time for many if not all neuro's to admit how little they know about TM. Rob in New Jersey newimage.jpg
[TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica
I mentioned last week that I went to a new Neuro in New Jersey and he recommended that I stop Cymbalta (cold turkey) wait a couple of weeks and start on Neurontin. His reason was that I am already on Lyrica and Cymbalta does the same thing so I was just supposedly doubling up. Anyway it has been a week since I stopped the Cymbalta and I have started getting terrible banding in both legs and especially around my trunk area. Doing my own test I took a Cynbalta and within a few minutes I started feeling better again. It now appears obvious to me that somehow or other the combination of Lyrica and Cymbalta was working for me and I plan on going back on it. I would appreciate feedback by members who take both of these drugs and how they have helped them. In addition on top of these 2 drugs should I consider the Neurontin to further reduce the banding? Rob in New jersey
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica
Thanks, Rob. I know Cymbalta also helps with the pain but I feel 'dull' when I take it, meaning I feel like I'm dragging and no energy. They now have a generic which helps with the cost but haven't heard anything about how it works compared to the name brand. I use the Lyrica and Tramadol together and that seems to really help with the pain but that 'band' pain sometimes takes over and even those two can't help it. Since I've gone to the chiro, I have had tremendous relief with the banding pain. ??? Jeanne in Dayton, WA (5 years May 20) ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall Date: 5/18/2010 7:00:20 AM To: tmic-l...@eskimo.net Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica I mentioned last week that I went to a new Neuro in New Jersey and he recommended that I stop Cymbalta (cold turkey) wait a couple of weeks and start on Neurontin. His reason was that I am already on Lyrica and Cymbalta does the same thing so I was just supposedly doubling up. Anyway it has been a week since I stopped the Cymbalta and I have started getting terrible banding in both legs and especially around my trunk area. Doing my own test I took a Cynbalta and within a few minutes I started feeling better again. It now appears obvious to me that somehow or other the combination of Lyrica and Cymbalta was working for me and I plan on going back on it. I would appreciate feedback by members who take both of these drugs and how they have helped them. In addition on top of these 2 drugs should I consider the Neurontin to further reduce the banding? Rob in New jersey 01_tile.jpg01_side.gif
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica
Jeanne I asked my doctor about a generic for Cymbalta because AARP sent me a letter suggesting I try a generic to help cut my copay costs. I don't have the name they suggested in front of me, but my doctor said it was the generic for Effexor and it wouldn't give me any relief with the neuro pain. Do you have a generic name for the med? Patti - Michigan jrushton jrush...@columbiaenergyllc.com wrote: Thanks, Rob. I know Cymbalta also helps with the pain but I feel 'dull' when I take it, meaning I feel like I'm dragging and no energy. They now have a generic which helps with the cost but haven't heard anything about how it works compared to the name brand. I use the Lyrica and Tramadol together and that seems to really help with the pain but that 'band' pain sometimes takes over and even those two can't help it. Since I've gone to the chiro, I have had tremendous relief with the banding pain. ??? Jeanne in Dayton, WA (5 years May 20) ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall Date: 5/18/2010 7:00:20 AM To: tmic-l...@eskimo.net Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica I mentioned last week that I went to a new Neuro in New Jersey and he recommended that I stop Cymbalta (cold turkey) wait a couple of weeks and start on Neurontin. His reason was that I am already on Lyrica and Cymbalta does the same thing so I was just supposedly doubling up. Anyway it has been a week since I stopped the Cymbalta and I have started getting terrible banding in both legs and especially around my trunk area. Doing my own test I took a Cynbalta and within a few minutes I started feeling better again. It now appears obvious to me that somehow or other the combination of Lyrica and Cymbalta was working for me and I plan on going back on it. I would appreciate feedback by members who take both of these drugs and how they have helped them. In addition on top of these 2 drugs should I consider the Neurontin to further reduce the banding? Rob in New jersey
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica
I don't see how a chiro can help with the banding pain.What does he do? Janice From: jrushton Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:11 AM To: Robert Pall ; tmic ; transversemyelitissupp...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica Thanks, Rob. I know Cymbalta also helps with the pain but I feel 'dull' when I take it, meaning I feel like I'm dragging and no energy. They now have a generic which helps with the cost but haven't heard anything about how it works compared to the name brand. I use the Lyrica and Tramadol together and that seems to really help with the pain but that 'band' pain sometimes takes over and even those two can't help it. Since I've gone to the chiro, I have had tremendous relief with the banding pain. ??? Jeanne in Dayton, WA (5 years May 20) ---Original Message--- From: Robert Pall Date: 5/18/2010 7:00:20 AM To: tmic-l...@eskimo.net Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta Lyrica I mentioned last week that I went to a new Neuro in New Jersey and he recommended that I stop Cymbalta (cold turkey) wait a couple of weeks and start on Neurontin. His reason was that I am already on Lyrica and Cymbalta does the same thing so I was just supposedly doubling up. Anyway it has been a week since I stopped the Cymbalta and I have started getting terrible banding in both legs and especially around my trunk area. Doing my own test I took a Cynbalta and within a few minutes I started feeling better again. It now appears obvious to me that somehow or other the combination of Lyrica and Cymbalta was working for me and I plan on going back on it. I would appreciate feedback by members who take both of these drugs and how they have helped them. In addition on top of these 2 drugs should I consider the Neurontin to further reduce the banding? Rob in New jersey 01_side.gif01_tile.jpg
Fw: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
Look into Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
Many of the major drug manufacturers are offering assistance programs for
people enrolled in Medicare Part D.
You can find out whether a Patient Assistance Program is offered by the
manufacturers of the drugs you take by visiting our Pharmaceutical Assistance
Program site.
This is from www.medicare.gov .
Hope this help,
Todd in CC, TX
--- On Fri, 12/18/09, CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com wrote:
From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
To: tmic-list tmic-list@eskimo.com
Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 10:44 PM
#yiv1955996367 p {margin:0;}
I don't think that they sell duloxetine here in the US. I found this Canadian
website:
http://www.northwestpharmacy.com/ProductSearch.aspx?s=cymbalta
I can't remember if we can or can not buy prescription drugs from Canada -
thanks to BIG PHARMA! If you go this website notice the prices on the generic
duloxetine and Cymbalta. Cymbalta for one month is $9 more than I have to pay
on Medicare Part D!
Also, look at this website - http://www.answers.com/topic/duloxetine It
explains why duloxetine isn't sold here in the US - thanks BIG PHARMA FDA -
they do (not) work for the people - only the few!
The doughnut hole is that point in Medicare Part D where drugs are NOT paid
for, in part, by insurance. I also thnk that it is being raised from the $2500
to $3200 threshold for 2010.
Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly!
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably .
And never regret anything that made you smile.
Prayers and thoughts for you and yours,
Candy K.
- Original Message -
From: Priscilla Keene pkeen...@yahoo.com
To: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:00:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
I have the same donut and cymbalta problem. I've never heard of the
generic--is it available here?
Priscilla (snowed in in TN)
From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com
To: TMIC-LIST TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com
Sent: Fri, December 18, 2009 7:35:57 PM
Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
Has anyone used the generic Duloxetine? Canada lists this as a generic and at
half the price. Wondering if I should try this during the doughnut hole
problems - almost $1100 for all meds during this period.
Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly!
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably .
And never regret anything that made you smile.
Prayers and thoughts for you and yours,
Candy K.
Re: Fw: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
Sorry everyone, after looking up Cymbalta, it was not one of the drugs that's
on this site.
I have heard that some drug company will help once you hit the donut hole. The
ones that do help, you can send in the form once you're at $1,000 before you
get to the donut hole.
Sorry I can't help with Cymbalta,
Todd in CC, TX
--- On Sat, 12/19/09, Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
From: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Fw: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 2:25 PM
Look into Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
Many of the major drug manufacturers are offering assistance programs for
people enrolled in Medicare Part D.
You can find out whether a Patient Assistance Program is offered by the
manufacturers of the drugs you take by visiting our Pharmaceutical Assistance
Program site.
This is from www.medicare.gov .
Hope this help,
Todd in CC, TX
--- On Fri, 12/18/09, CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com wrote:
From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
To: tmic-list tmic-list@eskimo.com
Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 10:44 PM
#yiv775078313 #yiv1955996367 p {margin:0;}
I don't think that they sell duloxetine here in the US. I found this Canadian
website:
http://www.northwestpharmacy.com/ProductSearch.aspx?s=cymbalta
I can't remember if we can or can not buy prescription drugs from Canada -
thanks to BIG PHARMA! If you go this website notice the prices on the generic
duloxetine and Cymbalta. Cymbalta for one month is $9 more than I have to pay
on Medicare Part D!
Also, look at this website - http://www.answers.com/topic/duloxetine It
explains why duloxetine isn't sold here in the US - thanks BIG PHARMA FDA -
they do (not) work for the people - only the few!
The doughnut hole is that point in Medicare Part D where drugs are NOT paid
for, in part, by insurance. I also thnk that it is being raised from the $2500
to $3200 threshold for 2010.
Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly!
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably .
And never regret anything that made you smile.
Prayers and thoughts for you and yours,
Candy K.
- Original Message -
From: Priscilla Keene pkeen...@yahoo.com
To: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:00:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
I have the same donut and cymbalta problem. I've never heard of the
generic--is it available here?
Priscilla (snowed in in TN)
From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com
To: TMIC-LIST TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com
Sent: Fri, December 18, 2009 7:35:57 PM
Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
Has anyone used the generic Duloxetine? Canada lists this as a generic and at
half the price. Wondering if I should try this during the doughnut hole
problems - almost $1100 for all meds during this period.
Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly!
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably .
And never regret anything that made you smile.
Prayers and thoughts for you and yours,
Candy K.
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
I am not at all familiar with Cymbalta, or generic.What all does it do to all of you that you want it so much.What are the main complaints that you need it for? Maybe I should ask my doc about using it. Janice From: Patricia Cooley Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:42 AM To: 'CANDIS KALLEY' ; 'tmic-list' Subject: RE: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine I believe you still can order from Canada. We have local place that you can go, sign up, and get your meds from Canada. You can also do it on line and they mail your meds to you. You do need to fill out a questionnaire and submit it before you can order the drugs. Check on line by goggling Canada drugs. Patti - Wisconsin From: CANDIS KALLEY [mailto:cakal...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:44 PM To: tmic-list Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine I don't think that they sell duloxetine here in the US. I found this Canadian website: http://www.northwestpharmacy.com/ProductSearch.aspx?s=cymbalta I can't remember if we can or can not buy prescription drugs from Canada - thanks to BIG PHARMA! If you go this website notice the prices on the generic duloxetine and Cymbalta. Cymbalta for one month is $9 more than I have to pay on Medicare Part D! Also, look at this website - http://www.answers.com/topic/duloxetine It explains why duloxetine isn't sold here in the US - thanks BIG PHARMA FDA - they do (not) work for the people - only the few! The doughnut hole is that point in Medicare Part D where drugs are NOT paid for, in part, by insurance. I also thnk that it is being raised from the $2500 to $3200 threshold for 2010. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. - Original Message - From: Priscilla Keene pkeen...@yahoo.com To: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:00:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine I have the same donut and cymbalta problem. I've never heard of the generic--is it available here? Priscilla (snowed in in TN) From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com To: TMIC-LIST TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, December 18, 2009 7:35:57 PM Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine Has anyone used the generic Duloxetine? Canada lists this as a generic and at half the price. Wondering if I should try this during the doughnut hole problems - almost $1100 for all meds during this period. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K.
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
Cymbalta is good for depression AND nerve pain associated with TM. I've been on it for almost 2 years and recommend it. I've found that nothing stops the nerve pain but anything to help bring it down is helpful or at least for me. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. - Original Message - From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net To: Patricia Cooley patticoo...@wi.rr.com, CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com, tmic-list tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 4:58:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine I am not at all familiar with Cymbalta, or generic. What all does it do to all of you that you want it so much. What are the main complaints that you need it for? Maybe I should ask my doc about using it. Janice From: Patricia Cooley Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:42 AM To: 'CANDIS KALLEY' ; 'tmic-list' Subject: RE: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine I believe you still can order from Canada. We have local place that you can go, sign up, and get your meds from Canada. You can also do it on line and they mail your meds to you. You do need to fill out a questionnaire and submit it before you can order the drugs. Check on line by goggling Canada drugs. Patti - Wisconsin From: CANDIS KALLEY [mailto:cakal...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:44 PM To: tmic-list Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine I don't think that they sell duloxetine here in the US. I found this Canadian website: http://www.northwestpharmacy.com/ProductSearch.aspx?s=cymbalta I can't remember if we can or can not buy prescription drugs from Canada - thanks to BIG PHARMA! If you go this website notice the prices on the generic duloxetine and Cymbalta. Cymbalta for one month is $9 more than I have to pay on Medicare Part D! Also, look at this website - http://www.answers.com/topic/duloxetine It explains why duloxetine isn't sold here in the US - thanks BIG PHARMA FDA - they do (not) work for the people - only the few! The doughnut hole is that point in Medicare Part D where drugs are NOT paid for, in part, by insurance. I also thnk that it is being raised from the $2500 to $3200 threshold for 2010. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. - Original Message - From: Priscilla Keene pkeen...@yahoo.com To: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:00:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine I have the same donut and cymbalta problem. I've never heard of the generic--is it available here? Priscilla (snowed in in TN) From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com To: TMIC-LIST TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, December 18, 2009 7:35:57 PM Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine Has anyone used the generic Duloxetine? Canada lists this as a generic and at half the price. Wondering if I should try this during the doughnut hole problems - almost $1100 for all meds during this period. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K.
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
I have the same donut and cymbalta problem. I've never heard of the generic--is it available here? Priscilla (snowed in in TN) From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com To: TMIC-LIST TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, December 18, 2009 7:35:57 PM Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine Has anyone used the generic Duloxetine? Canada lists this as a generic and at half the price. Wondering if I should try this during the doughnut hole problems - almost $1100 for all meds during this period. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K.
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
What is the donut hole problem? Janice From: Priscilla Keene Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 9:00 PM To: CANDIS KALLEY ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine I have the same donut and cymbalta problem. I've never heard of the generic--is it available here? Priscilla (snowed in in TN) From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com To: TMIC-LIST TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, December 18, 2009 7:35:57 PM Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine Has anyone used the generic Duloxetine? Canada lists this as a generic and at half the price. Wondering if I should try this during the doughnut hole problems - almost $1100 for all meds during this period. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K.
Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine
I don't think that they sell duloxetine here in the US. I found this Canadian website: http://www.northwestpharmacy.com/ProductSearch.aspx?s=cymbalta I can't remember if we can or can not buy prescription drugs from Canada - thanks to BIG PHARMA! If you go this website notice the prices on the generic duloxetine and Cymbalta. Cymbalta for one month is $9 more than I have to pay on Medicare Part D! Also, look at this website - http://www.answers.com/topic/duloxetine It explains why duloxetine isn't sold here in the US - thanks BIG PHARMA FDA - they do (not) work for the people - only the few! The doughnut hole is that point in Medicare Part D where drugs are NOT paid for, in part, by insurance. I also thnk that it is being raised from the $2500 to $3200 threshold for 2010. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. - Original Message - From: Priscilla Keene pkeen...@yahoo.com To: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:00:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine I have the same donut and cymbalta problem. I've never heard of the generic--is it available here? Priscilla (snowed in in TN) From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com To: TMIC-LIST TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, December 18, 2009 7:35:57 PM Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine Has anyone used the generic Duloxetine? Canada lists this as a generic and at half the price. Wondering if I should try this during the doughnut hole problems - almost $1100 for all meds during this period. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K.
RE: [TMIC] Cymbalta
Hi Regina - I tried Baclofen about a year or so ago with bad results, I would wake up in the middle of the night like couldn't move, plus I think I was more stiff. My neuro said it takes some time to get into your system (?) I take Tizanidine, but it makes me sleepy so I can't take much during the day. My diagnosis went from TM to MS last February and stiffness is a REAL problem - if my neuro wants me to try Baclofen again, I will. Barney in NY From: Regina Rummel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 12:37 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Cymbalta Saw my neurologist today. I told her about the problem with my right eye (can't focus), about the intense fatigue, the constant pins/needles sensation that have traveled to my lips and the tip of my tongue. I have a prescription for a head MRI and some blood tests that may show or not what's going on. She's mentioned Cymbalta everytime I've seen her. The last time, in May, she gave me a prescription for 60mg. I took it once, it knocked me out, I didn't like it at all. This time she brought it up again. She wants me to try 30mg. The problem is that I'm looking up this drug online and it scares the daylights out of me. The side effects sound awful... I won't be able to take an occasional drink with it, she didn't tell me that, I read it online. I wonder if I should take 30mg every other day to start, maybe for a week, then go to 30mg every evening and see what happens... Much was mentioned in the group about Baclofen, but I don't remember what the comments were. Please help.
[TMIC] Cymbalta
Saw my neurologist today. I told her about the problem with my right eye (can't focus), about the intense fatigue, the constant pins/needles sensation that have traveled to my lips and the tip of my tongue. I have a prescription for a head MRI and some blood tests that may show or not what's going on. She's mentioned Cymbalta everytime I've seen her. The last time, in May, she gave me a prescription for 60mg. I took it once, it knocked me out, I didn't like it at all. This time she brought it up again. She wants me to try 30mg. The problem is that I'm looking up this drug online and it scares the daylights out of me. The side effects sound awful... I won't be able to take an occasional drink with it, she didn't tell me that, I read it online. I wonder if I should take 30mg every other day to start, maybe for a week, then go to 30mg every evening and see what happens... Much was mentioned in the group about Baclofen, but I don't remember what the comments were. Please help.
[TMIC] Cymbalta
Kevin, I couldn't take Cymbalta either due to headaches. I got a severe headach that lasted for 3 days honestly. Drs. since have wanted to give it another try but I say no thanks. I do hope this new neurologist helps you. Some are so narrow minded. We finally got a new one here in our city. I still get my meds., even my patches from him. Can't find a decent pain dr. and after 15 yrs. or more of having one I'm not for sure I find one. My lst one was the pain ever - his wife wanted to live in Florida. So he up and moved there. Nat M. - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
[TMIC] Cymbalta questions - Thank you
Thank you to everyone who replied regarding my Cymbalta questions. I tried Lyrica, had bad side effects. Tolerating the Cymbalta so far. It makes me sleepy, but I take it at bedtime, so maybe it will help me get a good nights sleep which I haven't had in years. Just taking it a week so far, too early to see positive effects, but I'm hoping. Thanks again, Kevin
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Hi Kevin, I take my 60 mgs every morning at 9 A.M. along with seroquel for anxiety, and of course all of my Devic's meds. I get pretty zonked out from my cocktail too. I just plan ahead to laze around on the couch for awhile. i used to be up and at 'em by 6 A.M, but now I just relax and take it easy for an extra hour or two. It took awhile to get used to the routine. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it works for you. On 7/9/07, Kevin Wolfthal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you to everyone who replied regarding my Cymbalta questions. I tried Lyrica, had bad side effects. Tolerating the Cymbalta so far. It makes me sleepy, but I take it at bedtime, so maybe it will help me get a good nights sleep which I haven't had in years. Just taking it a week so far, too early to see positive effects, but I'm hoping. Thanks again, Kevin
[TMIC] Cymbalta questions.
Dear Friends, I started taking Cymbalta this week. Can anyone who takes it tell me how long it took to see positive effects? Any side effects? Doctor started me with one-30mg tab per day. Thanks, Kevin
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Kevin, Some people start seeing results pretty quickly (within a few days or a week or so) but most don't even notice anything until they look back to the last month or two and see that they have survived at least some better, with out the depression and even pain or discomfort. I take 60mg in the morning and 60 in the evening. Mostly for pain management. I still hurt, but I guess it helps me deal with the pain better. The biggest problem with this type of medication is most people won't take it long enough to get the results and most are looking for a magic pill. I've discovered there isn't one. Well, there are several but I can't take them. Larry in Oklahoma where it is going to be a beautiful day! Larry Throne, MSW, LCSW From: Kevin Wolfthal [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Tmic-list@eskimo.comSubject: [TMIC] Cymbalta questions.Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:23:42 -0400 Dear Friends,I started taking Cymbalta this week.Can anyone who takes it tell me howlong it took to see positive effects?Any side effects? Doctor startedme with one-30mg tab per day.Thanks,Kevin More photos, more messages, more storageget 2GB with Windows Live Hotmail.
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Natalie, I couldn't take Cymbalta either for the terrible headaches it gave me. It took like 3 or 4 days for the med. to get out of my system before the headache even stopped. I've never heard of the other drug. I'll ask my dr. about it, esp. if it helps on pain spasms. I'm on 900 mg of Neurotin and 75 Lyrica 3 times a day now and often have to take Vicodin 2 to 3 times a day to keep it under control until I have a huge blow-up and nothing will touch that but going to the ER it seems. And I'm so sick of the hospital. So, I'll ask my dr. about this one. Glad you shared the info. Natalie M. Natalie Boyles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got severe gastritis from the first 50mg cap of CymbaltaI took and so had to stop it. But, I did return to taking an old standby Sinequan. It is a tricyclic and not an sri like cymbalta. Sinequan is also extremely cheap. On the Sinequan I had immediate relief of my pain, spasms and numbness. Almost forgot, it also helped with my bladder. When I first asked for the Sinequan my doctors nurse said that they did not like that med and did not use it. But, it is used for pain and in past a neurologist had prescribed it for me for pain. I did a search on the net and found it is still used and recommended for neuro type pain. I tolerate Sinequan extremely well and I only need to take a 25mg PM dose. I still cannot walk real far and if I try to do much I will get pain. But, I can do more and I am no longer in constant pain and my terrible spasms are gone. Natalie Boyles On 7/6/07, Kevin Wolfthal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, I started taking Cymbalta this week. Can anyone who takes it tell me how long it took to see positive effects? Any side effects? Doctor started me with one-30mg tab per day. Thanks, Kevin - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.
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Hi Margie. My advice: don't refuse a drug because it may have added benefits. =) I say this because I also take a drug for my bladder spasms (unbearable!) it's Imipramine and it also is used for depression. With this and the Ditropan my bladder/bowel conditions are manageable. I'm sure that if someone was taking the Imipramine for depression they would be taking a much larger dose than I.Anyway, I also take the bladder drugs at night, so maybe the Imipramine helps me relax enough for sleep, too.I take 900 mgs. Neurontin, 10 mgs Baclofen, 10 mgs Imipramine, 15 mgs Ditropan for my nighttime cocktail.If I wake during the night, I take 2 tylenol pm and they help me get back to sleep. I usually get 4 hrs. uninterupted and then a couple more after the tylenol.I've not had a full night's sleep since this all started that was not drug induces. Besides walking and baths, deep sleep is among the things I miss the most...Deb C. in Mi.--- On Wed 10/18, Butcher, Bernie [SFS] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:From: Butcher, Bernie [SFS] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], tmic-list@eskimo.comDate: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:44:19 -0400Subject: RE: [TMIC] cymbalta questionHi Margie - I take Tizanidine for leg twitching (like jimmy legs) andcramps ask your neuro about itBERNARD BUTCHER-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 1:35 PMTo: tmic-list@eskimo.comSubject: [TMIC] cymbalta questionGreettings,I had my nuero appt last week and and my goal was see if I can getanything for my pain/burning/tingling feet and to get something to helpme 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 hadtried 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'vetried) I've taken it 3 times - only at night - and it has done squat forthe 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 aerewe taking a med for depression for pain? Are they trying to tell us thepain is all in our heads?Margie--WOW! Homepage (http://www.wowway.com)No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding.Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com
RE: [TMIC] cymbalta question
Hi Margie - I take Tizanidine for leg twitching (like jimmy legs) and cramps ask your neuro about it BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 1:35 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com 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)
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My doctor also, told me to stop neurontin and start lyrica. The headaches where so bad for five days, I didn't think I could stand it.Glad tobe on the lyrica, but wish I had wean off the neurontin. But I won't know how to do that without a doctor's schedule. Todd in CC, TXL T CHERPESKI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Patti, My neuro told me the exact same thing word for word. Stop neurontin, start lyrica. How about that - two neuros who said the same thing! Take care Linda C (now Eagle, ID)- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] cymbalta question I just read on Wikipedia.org that Cymbalta may take 2 to 4 weeks to work. There are also warnings about stopping the drug abruptly. It said many doctors do not do a good job of warning of the risks of stopping abruptly. So be careful. Neuro's are so different. My neuro gave me samples of Lyrica to take if I decide to switch from Neurontin and he said to make the switch immediately. No weening or adjusting. Stop Neurontin, start Lyrica. Go figure!Patti - Michigan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Wow Margie, While our pain is not "all in our heads" there is something to be said for the brain/body connection. We, with diseases of continual pain among other things, fall prone to a deep depression caused by being in constant pain. The depression then causes pain of its' own making and the depression/pain problem progresses into a viscous cycle building upon itself until we find ourselves in the group of people with chronic pain diseases most likely to commit suicide. Like most of the tri-cyclic anti=depressants, Cymbalta does take a few weeks to build up in the system before we begin to feel the benefit of its' full effects. Why don't you give it one more try and give it a few months before deciding whether or not it is going to help you? I had a difficult time trying to switch from Neurontin to Lyrica because of the intense pain and debilitating headaches, but once I recovered from the initial side effects I realized that the banding sensation which tormented me from day one, was much, much better than before and my consumption of pain medication was way down too. (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZZ) One thing I strongly recommend is that while a person is weaning off of Neurontin and onto Lyrica, is that they have someone help them with their daily medication routine. I found myself not being able to recall whether or not I had taken my meds and I was terribly confused when it came to changing pain patches. It is a wonder that I did not end up as a suicide when I was in that state of mind. Did anyone else have the confusion I did? Just be careful, let your friends and family know what you are going through and be sure to ask for their help. You have my best wishes and Prayers that you make it through the transition period without too much trouble. Lots of (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZZ) 's, Jude
[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)
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Title: AOL Email Wow Margie, While our pain is not "all in our heads" there is something to be said for the brain/body connection. We, with diseases of continual pain among other things, fall prone to a deep depression caused by being in constant pain. The depression then causes pain of its' own making and the depression/pain problem progresses into a viscous cycle building upon itself until we find ourselves in the group of people with chronic pain diseases most likely to commit suicide. Like most of the tri-cyclic anti=depressants, Cymbalta does take a few weeks to build up in the system before we begin to feel the benefit of its' full effects. Why don't you give it one more try and give it a few months before deciding whether or not it is going to help you? I had a difficult time trying to switch from Neurontin to Lyrica because of the intense pain and debilitating headaches, but once I recovered from the initial side effects I realized that the banding sensation which tormented me from day one, was much, much better than before and my consumption of pain medication was way down too. One thing I strongly recommend is that while a person is weaning off of Neurontin and onto Lyrica, is that they have someone help them with their daily medication routine. I found myself not being able to recall whether or not I had taken my meds and I was terribly confused when it came to changing pain patches. It is a wonder that I did not end up as a suicide when I wasin that state of mind. Did anyone else have the confusion I did? Just be careful, let your friends and family know what you aregoing through and be sure to ask for their help. You have my best wishes and Prayers that you make it through the transition period without too much trouble. Lots of's, Jude
RE: [TMIC] cymbalta question
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: tmic-list@eskimo.com 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)
Re: [TMIC] cymbalta question
Patti, My neuro told me the exact same thing word for word. Stop neurontin, start lyrica. How about that - two neuros who said the same thing! Take care Linda C (now Eagle, ID) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] cymbalta question I just read on Wikipedia.org that Cymbalta may take 2 to 4 weeks to work. There are also warnings about stopping the drug abruptly. It said many doctors do not do a good job of warning of the risks of stopping abruptly. So be careful. Neuro's are so different. My neuro gave me samples of Lyrica to take if I decide to switch from Neurontin and he said to make the switch immediately. No weening or adjusting. Stop Neurontin, start Lyrica. Go figure!Patti - Michigan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow Margie, While our pain is not "all in our heads" there is something to be said for the brain/body connection. We, with diseases of continual pain among other things, fall prone to a deep depression caused by being in constant pain. The depression then causes pain of its' own making and the depression/pain problem progresses into a viscous cycle building upon itself until we find ourselves in the group of people with chronic pain diseases most likely to commit suicide. Like most of the tri-cyclic anti=depressants, Cymbalta does take a few weeks to build up in the system before we begin to feel the benefit of its' full effects. Why don't you give it one more try and give it a few months before deciding whether or not it is going to help you? I had a difficult time trying to switch from Neurontin to Lyrica because of the intense pain and debilitating headaches, but once I recovered from the initial side effects I realized that the banding sensation which tormented me from day one, was much, much better than before and my consumption of pain medication was way down too. (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZZ) One thing I strongly recommend is that while a person is weaning off of Neurontin and onto Lyrica, is that they have someone help them with their daily medication routine. I found myself not being able to recall whether or not I had taken my meds and I was terribly confused when it came to changing pain patches. It is a wonder that I did not end up as a suicide when I was in that state of mind. Did anyone else have the confusion I did? Just be careful, let your friends and family know what you are going through and be sure to ask for their help. You have my best wishes and Prayers that you make it through the transition period without too much trouble. Lots of (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZZ) 's, Jude
