Has anyone tried duloxetine for fibromyalgia

Bones, joints and muscles
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I would like to find out if this works.

Aabb

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i have never heard of it.i am on gabapentin for my fibro.takes the edge off but doesn't stop the pain altogether.i think everyone's different and will not work for everyone.i hope it works for you if you do decide to give it a go. x

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Thanks for getting back to me. My doctor said there are a lot of woman who think its great. I would rather not use any meds but I must admit I am struggling and have been for years. I feel I need to try something. Like everyone else these days my life is very busy, I don't have patience or time to be ill so I worry that taking these meds will knock me ill and I will be off my work. Over the years I have had time off work because of my health so I don't want to risk being off again.

Aabb

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hi aabb,the gabapentin does make you feel a little 'strange' for a while until your body gets used to it but like i said,although it doesn't take the pain away altogether,it does take the edge off,which is better then nothing.

i've had this for 9 years now and have a busy life too,like you,any thing that helps to live a 'normal' life is worth giving it a try?but,as i said before,different medications work differently for each of us.

i hope what ever you decide helps you.

take care x

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I will take on what you said thanks.

Aabb

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hi iv tried duloxetine it is a antidepresent, but im told it can help with certain pain conditions. I stopped them as I they had no effect, on me, when taking them ..they just made me put weight on.