Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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curlykraut 04/09/2011

I have been taking Cymbalta for two months and I am having tremors in my hands so bad that I can't write my name. It says on one site that it can cause excessive shaking of one part of the body...is that what is going on? I think so, but I don't know for sure. Also, is there something I can do about it? My job requires me to do blood sugar checks and I am so embarassed when my hands shake!

marsharebel 04/09/2011

Anytime you suspect a side effect from any medication, you should check immediately with your doctor. If the doctor is not immediately available to answer your question, contact your pharmacist, who may actually be a better resource for an answer.

deleted_user 04/09/2011

I don't take that particular med, but have moderate to severe shaking in my hands. Usually the right one, but it can be both. It's pretty noticeable to other people, as they comment all the time. This is pretty much a daily symptom for me, some days are better than others. You should definitely speak with your prescribing doctor and rule it out to be safe, it very well could be a side effect. But I do have this problem as well. I'm a dog groomer and it doesn't seem to effect my job, but lifting things to my mouth like a drink or fork is pretty obvious that I'm shaking quite badly. But please look into it with your doc.

deleted_user 04/09/2011

For me, YES! It did the same to me, also gave me an internal tremor, cant think of any other way to describe it. I had to stop taking it because it made me extremely depressed. The tremors stopped! made me crazy!

deleted_user 04/09/2011

marsharebel has already said what I would of... hope you fallow through with this to be on the safe side !!

take care
gentle hugs

curlykraut 04/09/2011

Oh I do have the hand shaking as a hereditary thing. It is normally very noticible. Now it is making me want to apologize to people! I will definately check with my Dr., and I thank each of you who responded. I have a little peace of mind. My problem is, do the benefits out weigh this? I have definately been more painfree from this med. Oh crappy side effects anyway! thanks julie

deleted_user 04/10/2011

Curly, I highly caution you about taking the word of anyone who answers this as a yes. You need to understand that we are a support group, not an expert blog. The only correct place to get an answer to this questions is from your doctor or a pharmacist. We can share whether we have had a similar experience but cannot tell you whether you are experiencing a side effect or not.
What if you are actually having a seizure and dismissed it because someone here told you yes, I had that same side effect? Please, please, please check with your doctor and make sure that it isn't something more. Your life could depend on it.

curlykraut 04/10/2011

Thank you for your voice of caution, it is a very good point. I will definately check with my doctor.

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