Cymbalta for CPPS

[brianinthenorthwoods]

I have recently read a report that the drug, Cymbalta, produced by Lilly to help curb depression, can also have positive effects for those suffering from IC, sexual sensitivity and urinary tract disorders. Has anyone else heard this or had any experience with this medication? Thank you all for your help. If I get more detailed info I will post it!

[webslave]

Lecture Report - Dr. Dan Brookoff on Pain and IC

Dr. Dan Brookoff .... shared new breakthroughs in pain management for IC (such as the use of interferential stimulators to help release pelvic floor muscle tension). He shared his patient assessment protocol and the need to rule out any other conditions which can be contributing to pain. He explained the treatments that he used for patients with bladder or pelvic muscle pain, sharing the success that they have had with various topical treatments that many participants were unaware of, such as vaginal valium suppositories to help relax the pelvic floor muscles. He also covered the many types of medications that can be used, including the use of opiates, alternatives, anti-depressants and more. He was particularly excited about Cymbalta, a medication developed for neuropathic pain.

[kpbos]

That blurb mentioned vaginal valium suppositories, are there rectal valium suppositories and are they helpful for CPPS? More helpful than taking valium orally?

[webslave]

You can use the suppositories rectally, of course. Whether it is better than oral is a very good question!

I'd like to see a study.

[GARYS]

I was searching Cymbalta recently and wondering if anyone else is trying it? Hows it working? I have taken several antidepressants without any real good effect, so I finally just quit taking them altogeather. Lately I have been feeling a little more depressed and after reading about Cymbalta it seems like its worth trying? Anyone know what the difference between this and say paxil, Effexor, prozac etc...?

[kpbos]

I remember reading recently that someone here was getting very good results with cymbalta, that it had taken away most or all of his pain symptoms, I don't remember who posted it.

I've tried Paxil and did not like it too much, made me very lethargic, I take zoloft which I tolerate better and has given me slightly better results.