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Duloxetine for fibromyalgia

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Maryquitecontrary

26/11/2022 at 10:23

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Having had fibromyamgia for almost 3 years my GP has just changed me from Citalopram 20mg (which I’m tapering off) to Duloxetine (which I start next week). I already had joint and muscular pain, morning stiffness; etc,etc etc, that comes with fibro and now, having been diagnosed with early breast cancer with surgery, radiotherapy, I have to take Exemestane (hormone therapy) everyday for five years. This therapy strips all oestrogen away from the body resulting in even more joint and muscle pain . I’m now 64 so didn’t know I had any oestrogen left! Hence the decision to change to Duloxetine. Anyone else in the same situation and did the Duloxetine help?
Thanks.

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LizziB

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28/11/2022 at 11:27

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Hi @Maryquitecontrary

How are you today?

It seems like there is a combination of health factors that your doctor has considered before making the switch to Duloxetine. I don't know which other members have gone through a similar treatment plan, but I will tag a few members to see if they can offer up some of their personal experience.

@Un(lucky)ducky @Allymal @Jhiggy64 @Liverpoolsm1 @PyroLind @Tufnellpark @Sweetsista4u @Nanakt @55westo @Pete1966 @angelaconnor1 @Debbiet @lisa.staley @Kate44 @HelenHarper @Katyloubee82 @KymPaterson @Mandymoo5467 @Foxxxxy @Kezza3511 @Janineholland @Pebbles113 @Khanie @Tiger1924 @Chloe85 @Grisdale @Rwthi1 @Robatkins @Kjcherrybomb @Adshel1985 @DeeHarry05 @Cordeliamcgurk27 @Siobhanb @Herb77

Have you taken Duloxetine for fibromyalgia? What was your experience like? Have you taken Citalopram? How do they compare?

Any experience you can offer @Maryquitecontrary is helpful!

Take care,

Lizzi

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Duloxetine for fibromyalgia https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/muscles-skeleton-joints/living-with-diseases-affecting-muscles-joints/duloxetine-for-fibromyalgia-4890 2022-11-28 11:27:37

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Jhiggy64

28/11/2022 at 17:18

@LizziB I used Duloxetine for about 6 months for fibromyalgia. Started off at 60mg and reduced to 30mg. I felt they helped to start with because I was stressed not knowing what was wrong with me. Once I had a proper diagnosis with a rheumatologist I stopped taking them as they weren't really helping the pain.

Duloxetine for fibromyalgia https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/muscles-skeleton-joints/living-with-diseases-affecting-muscles-joints/duloxetine-for-fibromyalgia-4890 2022-11-28 17:18:53

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