john redman Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 My doctor put me on Cymbalta (duloxetine HCL). Does this make any sense for this disease? Cymbalta is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI), approved in the US to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathic. Has it helped anyone? Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagle Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi John..If you'll look at DINET's main page under the "what helps" section you will find that SSRI's are listed as a potential tx. for dysautonomia. You may also want to do a search of this forum for "cymbalta" as it has been discussed before.Is there a reason your doc. prescribed this med? I only ask b/c I thought you were still seeking a dx.? I any case..I hope it helps you to feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Have you had a chance to see a cardiologist or neurologist, or are you still working with your GP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john redman Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 thanks all. I'm still working with my GP as I am far from a specialist in Dysautonomia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi John,I tried Cymbalta when it first came out. It didn't work for me, lots of tummy pain.My neurologist said if you have the hyperadrengeric type of POTS a serotonin reuptake without the norepinephrine reuptake SSRI is a better choice. Celexa is working pretty well for me.Although today is just a bad symptom day period.Did he prescribe it for neuropathy associated with diabetes?Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiree942 Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Dr. Grubb prescribed it for my POTS -- it works great for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miriam Poorman-Knox Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Works well for me. Mirim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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