My appointment yesterday went quickly. He asked what I thought of Cymbalta. I explained that it was not yet relieving my pain. I pointed out that two weeks ago I was able to drive myself to the appointment, but this week my dad drove me. (I have not been thinking clearly enough to drive nor are my joints up to much of a car ride.) I also told him about the wild side effects and he told me to stop taking my Amitriptyline.

Yes, Amitriptyline and I have to break up…

He believes my side effects, especially the extreme anxiety, are caused by having both Amitriptyline and Cymbalta in my system. He was quick to explain this, and I was quick to nod in agreement, but inside I was panicking.

As indicated by my previous post, Amitriptyline and I are close friends. Up until last night I’ve taken my Amitriptyline to help me sleep, and it has done a wonderful job. Although they say you can’t form a dependency, my mind sure thinks I need it…

In addition to the forced break-up with the sleeping meds, the doctor gave me a doubled dose of Cymbalta. I am up to 60mg and the side effects are back in full force with a mild level of delusion. I pray the pain relief comes quickly.