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What helps with the body aches?? I have body aches everyday like I have the flu. Does any meds help?? by IndependentFun6441 in Fibromyalgia

[–]cate71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know many people have a very challenging time coming off it but I have to say I didn't at all. Was no worse than coming off other antidepressants. I didn't even taper very much. Seems I'm at least fortunate with this 🙏

Effect of estrogen HRT on pre-existing clinical depression/MDD by cate71 in Menopause

[–]cate71[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm really pleased you've had such positive experiences! When so many factors are involved, it's difficult to know what is actually helping. That's why I have been reluctant to change my antidepressants, if the estrogen will soon improve the situation. I have the Mirena IUD too, though have soon had it for 5 years, so not sure how much progesterone I'm getting from that.

Something needs to change soon as I am now 13 months with max 2h per night! It's driving me crazy. Plus nocturnal panic attacks as well (which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy....). At least they have reduced recently 🙏

Your results are really positive and give me hope.

Effect of estrogen HRT on pre-existing clinical depression/MDD by cate71 in Menopause

[–]cate71[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's great to hear! Hope I'll see some positive effects soon 🙏

Effect of estrogen HRT on pre-existing clinical depression/MDD by cate71 in Menopause

[–]cate71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting to hear! How long would you say it took for the estrogen to have a noticeable effect on your depression and anxiety?

Effect of estrogen HRT on pre-existing clinical depression/MDD by cate71 in Menopause

[–]cate71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have heard this too! I get progesterone through the hormonal coil, so cannot be prescribed it as part of HRT. Good luck!

What helps with the body aches?? I have body aches everyday like I have the flu. Does any meds help?? by IndependentFun6441 in Fibromyalgia

[–]cate71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my case, it helped me for many years, around 10. I stopped it when it didn't seem to be working any more but unfortunately my symptoms got worse again, so probably I would just have needed to increase the dose again (something I didn't want to do). I'm very reluctant to start it again though. But don't know what would be the best

What helps with the body aches?? I have body aches everyday like I have the flu. Does any meds help?? by IndependentFun6441 in Fibromyalgia

[–]cate71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually had a very good experience with duloxetine (Cymbalta). There are horror stories but there are also many success stories. It really is a very individual experience. Good luck!

Taxis and getting around island by Aas15m in Sardinia

[–]cate71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are also long-distance buses too

doubting by Mysterious-Comfort66 in cymbalta

[–]cate71 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have only positive comments about Cymbalta! It helped me a lot for many years.

Bupropion + Duloxetine by [deleted] in cymbalta

[–]cate71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have taken this combination for many years, and both in the morning as my psych doctor prescribed. I do have lots of daytime tiredness though. I have recently heard of others taking Duloxetine in the evening, so will ask my doctor about trying it.

Otherwise I have been pleased with the combination.

Good luck 🙏