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.
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 insert with the drug. These are excerpts from it (https://pi.lilly.com/us/cymbalta-pi.pdf). Some of the excerpts have been trimmed to make them shorter. This is a summary of the most egregious issues […]
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, in spite of its popularity with doctors. “In 2021, it was the 27th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 20 million prescriptions.”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duloxetine From the Insert […]
From CHW: Successes
I followed the plan of tapering as set forth by this group and was one of the lucky ones I guess because I did not have any withdrawal symptoms.That said, I had to take a very careful look at why I was taking the medication and immerse myself into a plan that would help me […]
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 abruptly, often at the advice of uninformed medical professionals. Following is a quote from Eli Lilly, the inventors of Cymbalta, in their package insert cautioning against too fast discontinuation: https://pi.lilly.com/us/cymbalta-pi.pdf […]
Tapering from 90mg and Above
We suggest that people taking more than 90mg of duloxetine may be able to drop immediately to 90mg IF they meet the certain criteria that is listed in below.
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…
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 Research Fellow in Psychiatry North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnoyAcwO_OAexcellent article: [ignore the many “click me’s”] https://europeantimes.news/2024/05/users-of-antidepressants-may-suffer-due-to-doctors-not-knowing-new-research-and-guidelines/book: The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines The Maudsley® Deprescribing Guidelines is a […]
Research into antidepressants
This researcher was prescribed antidepressants way back in 1996.
FAQ and Definitions
An ever-growing collection of terminology and tapering questions.
For Family and Friends
To prepare you and yours for what may likely happen if you stop cold turkey or very quickly.
Insomnia and How To Manage It
So many things to try: never give up in the struggle to sleep well.
Weight Gain From Psychotropic Drugs
Explaining why antidepressants cause weight gain.
Specialist and Group Support
Remember: there is support for us all on this journey.
Pregnancy and Cymbalta/duloxetine
What to consider if you find you are pregnant or want to become pregnant while taking the drug.
Medical Testing and Thyroid Issues
Which tests to consider when seeking the cause of a mood disorder.
Lost Your Medical Insurance?
How to manage if you no longer have access to essential drugs.
Crisis and Safety Planning
Planning for extreme situations, which anyone may experience, is essential.
Bipolar Disorder
Sufferers experience extreme mood swings, from manic to severely depressed. These may be a result of antidepressant use, NOT Bipolar disorder.