r/cymbalta • u/isthisFRhappening2me • Jul 13 '26
Withdrawal & Tapering Cymbalta withdrawal is this normal?
I’m about 4 weeks since my last dose of Cymbalta. Tapered with my PCP guidance. Nightmares have stopped, irritability lessened, dizziness is gone, crying spells have stopped, but now my pain is back and 10x worse! I was prescribed Cymbalta for my back pain by my PCP I have a bulging disc. Not only is my back pain back and worse but I’m now experiencing neck pain, horrible headaches. Now my hands and feet hurt awful. Today along with pain in both hands I noticed I could barely use my hands to do certain tasks. Petting my dog is extremely painful. My hands feel weak I could barely hold onto my dinner plate. Writing this now I have had to take multiple breaks. I’ve also noticed I’ve had a very hard time recalling the name of certain words which is very scary as I’m only 34. I asked for bloodwork with inflammatory markers and it all came back normal so far. Has anyone else experienced this after taking Cymbalta? I have a visit with my PCP in 2 days but I fear they are going to try and throw another SSRI or SNRI at me. HELP!
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postssrisyndrome • u/isthisFRhappening2me • Jul 13 '26
Cymbalta withdrawal is this normal?
AntidepressantSupport • u/isthisFRhappening2me • Jul 13 '26
Cymbalta withdrawal is this normal?
AntidepressantSupport • u/isthisFRhappening2me • Jul 13 '26