Hey Chery,

I heard Cymbalta helps w/ chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. I work w/ brain injured adults who have it as well as my sister and they are treated w/ Neurontin and a secondary med. like Cymbalta.
I hope you feel better soon, it sounds like you had enough already.

Take care,

Wendy

Thanks Wendy, Is this over the counter or a prescription med? I am on so many things already, but am willing to try almost anything at this point to relieve this pain. Yes.. I've had enough already! :)

No it's prescription but I know it helped my sister a lot (She takes Neurontin & Cymbalta) She doesnt wake up crying in pain any more and seems to be walking much better (She was diagnosed w/ neuropathy due to diabetes but I still think she stroked). Check out Cymbalta on the internet, they def use it to treat Neuropathy from chemo. I'm still feeling a lot of discomfort from the mastectomy and can only imagine what you are going through!

Thanks will check it out! I am sorry your are still in discomfort.. I look at your profile pic ,and what a beautiful smile you have.. Glowing! I need to update my pic, as my hair is growing back now.
Do the patients also experience a lot of weight gain with the nuerontin. ugh that part bites too!

Thank you! I 've always been a happy person that loves to laugh but this was def a tough hand to swallow. BTW, you look great in your profile pic, not many women can rock that look! I thought if I were to get chemo I would have to wear wigs but fun ones (Black, pink, etc) b/c my face is so round lol. I'm not sure if my patients weight gain is from the neurontin b/c most of them are in wheelchairs and dont get enough exercise and I dont see a change in my sister yet. A day like today (rain), my incisions were hurting and I couldnt even wear the sports bra i bought w/ the soft forms (It was a surgical bra day today lol). Hopefully my wound will heal soon and I can go back to work but Im scared b/c my stamina isnt what it was and I dont have full range of motion especially on the right side. Im not looking forward to the next surgery, more pain and drains:( How did your reconstruction work out?

The stinging skin is so much worse with this cold weather.. Lord give me strength..

Ask your oncologist if you have an allergy to the chemo or any other medicine you are taking.
Cymbalta and other medicines in the same family, is to treat depression, affecting moods.
The neuropathy from chemo is not the same as on diabetic people. Also if you take it, attention needs to be given to side effects, they can be serious, what others medicines you take,affects moods.
Have your oncologist refer you to a neurologist.I also have some neuropathy , I have low tolerance to medicines,and my neuro prefers that I do not take anything except do PT.

Interesting .. What PT do you do , I would so rather do that than medication if possible, I really feel overmedicated...

Hi all. I have been on cymbalta since 2008, not for depression, but for Fibromyalgia pain. It helped to a certain degree, but now that I am on Aromasin for the BC, it is really not doing a whole lot. However, when the Onc. saw that I had FMS, she did warn me that the aromasin effects the joints and muscles. She wasn't sure how much Cymbalta would help. Is anyone on Aromasin? Another side effect that I am noticing is constant itching (no rash) just itch everywhere. (Not like bee stings though) Has anyone noticed that? Thanks.

I now that some people that have Fibromalgyia also have depression or other mental issues, I am glad it helps both.
I had Fibro for 16 years, but I use self Hypnosis and meditation to control my pain.
My neurologist agree that since I have a physical condition, I do the same PT for neuropathy, I get massage,and heat to encourage the growth of my nerve endings in my feet, and also I get the warm stones for my spine.Look in the M.D.A.C.C. the #1 cancer hospital,they have lots of advise.
It is temporary usually neuropathy, but my chemo brain still not normal.

Anything warm makes me break out , just like the warm sun , if I'm out in it I break out in blothches all over my neck, face arms . I have heard its partly due to chem induced menopause , but I really think its a reaction from som if the meds I'm on.. This is do frustrating !

Hey Cheryl,

Sorry to hear youre still in pain, I will keep you in my prayers :)

Cymbalta is not just for Depression & Fibromyalgia, its now used for chemo related Neuropathy as well. Check out the links below!

http://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/20120606

http://www.onclive.com/conference-coverage/asco-2012/Study-Finds-Cymbalta-Reduces-Peripheral-Neuropathy-Pain

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120604/Duloxetine-drug-reduces-painful-chemotherapy-induced-peripheral-neuropathy-in-majority-of-patients.aspx