Latest messages for CancerCompass discussion http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,37247,0.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My Sister was given Cymbalta and as you know when you start a new drug, (anti depression) it takes 3 weeks for anything to work.  She has Lung Cancer for 5+ years (highs & lows) and with the Cymbalta she had diarea, vomiting and was loosing weight.  Was taken off the drug and given Efixor.  What I would suggest is you see a "pain management" doctor, they can scan the area, and pin point with injections of several different drugs.  If this works we were told that the injections will hold the pain for approx. 6 months.  Good Luck and May God Bless you all.  Lyndr Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT  On 6/17/2009 Bunnisha wrote:Hello, I wrote earlier about having neuropathy  someone replied by telling me about cymbalta.  Does anyone know if you can take this drug if you're taking chemo? Chic  Lyndr Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi,I don't know about neuropathy, but my mom takes Cymbalta as an anti-depressant...My mom's integrative MD suggested Glutamin to help with neuropathy, Check with your doctor.bests,FOM ForOurMom Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hello, I wrote earlier about having neuropathy  someone replied by telling me about cymbalta.  Does anyone know if you can take this drug if you're taking chemo? Chic Bunnisha Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT