A chronic pain diet

Cymbalta and duloxetine are commonly prescribed for neurological pain management. We suggest there are better ways to reduce or eliminate pain that are diet-based. Consider the options presented in this post…

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Akathisia

Akathisia is a severe physical disorder triggered by over 100 drugs, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. It can cause symptoms ranging from persistent mental unease to severe emotional turmoil and restlessness, leading to suicide or homicide. Mental health services tend to overlook the issue, making treatment challenging. Significant symptoms occur in around 20% of people on antidepressants and 50% of those on low doses of antipsychotics. It’s crucial to recognize the signs of akathisia and seek help if affected.

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Authorities

This page lists many of the authoritative materials used to develop the Cymbalta Hurts Worse Gradual Taper™ Method. STUDIES, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS Dr. Mark Horowitz, Clinical

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Bipolar Disorder

Sufferers experience extreme mood swings, from manic to severely depressed. These may be a result of antidepressant use, NOT Bipolar disorder.

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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

Natural treatments for fibromyalgia and chronic pain emphasize functional and holistic medicine, addressing root causes like inflammation, infections, and nutritional deficiencies. Avoiding drugs, these methods advocate clean diets, supplements, and good gut health for healing. Patients are urged to choose qualified medical professionals carefully and educate themselves on alternative approaches. Functional medicine seeks to understand and treat illness origins rather than symptoms.

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From CHW: Bad Dr. Tapers

PREFACE The manufacturer of Cymbalta/duloxetine, Eli Lilly, is very clear that the drug must be discontinued slowly.  However, few doctors seem to appreciate how slowly,

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From CHW: Cold Turkey

PREFACE To puts these anonymous posts below in perspective, “Cold Turkey” is when you are on Cymbalta/duloxetine for more than a few weeks and stop

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From CHW: Symptoms

PREFACE Below this yellow text block are actual testimonials from the Facebook Group “Cymbalta Hurts Worse”. The inventor of Cymbalta/duloxetine, Eli Lilly, delivers a product

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Reinstatement

Suddenly stopping the use of Cymbalta can cause withdrawal symptoms. You have up to three weeks to restart taking it without too many risks. If you do reinstate, a small dose to start is recommended. After that time, you can still restart taking it gradually, but it’s important to talk to a doctor. If you want to stop taking Cymbalta, it’s best to gradually reduce the dose, instead of stopping all at once. Details in the article…

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Want to Stop?

Terms Cymbalta = Cymbalta or generic duloxetine, same active ingredient of drug Duloxetine = Cymbalta or generic duloxetine, same active ingredient of drug Bridging = to

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