Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) Questions Fibromyalgia

Is there a certain point when Cymbalta no longer helps fibromyalgia?

I started taking Cymbalta for my fibromyalgia and at first it really helped, but a year has gone by and I am hurting just as bad as before. Is there a certain point when Cymbalta no longer helps fibromyalgia?

3 Answers

I would imagine just like anything, your body adapts to it. Physical therapy can do wonders for fibromyalgia.
You may need to change or add a medication. Besides pills, you need to be as active as possible, participating in aerobic activity 30 minutes a day. That has been shown to be more effective than any medication so far in fibromyalgia treatment.

From Christopher Creighton
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Most medication for pain loses efficacy over time as tolerance occurs or the disease worsens. A disease like fibromyalgia requires activity participation in diet exercise and supplements were indicated otherwise the natural course is for the disease to plateau or worsen.