Doctor’s visit on Monday
Yeah, I’m a little slow reporting back. So sue me. No, on second thought, don’t. I have high-powered attorneys. Seriously, though, I’ve been a little too busy to update. Life happened. Nothing I care...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Cymbalta
OK, for a while there, it seemed as though Cymbalta was helping me cope. This past weekend, though, the truth raised its ugly head and bit me. I developed severe adverse reactions to it. Not any...
View ArticleWithdrawal arrives
Well, the first of my withdrawal symptoms have arrived. I am fighting extreme sleepiness (somnolence) and severe dizziness. I guess the good news is that I am starving. I’m actually hungry for the...
View ArticleLatest on my recovery from Cymbalta
Can’t reach the psychiatrist assigned by my HMO. Left message at intake, and got zero response. Still having physical symptoms. Intermittent nausea, constant headache, intermittent dizzy spells....
View ArticleHMO Incompetence – Why Am I Surprised?
Just found out when my appointment with the HMO psychiatrist is. My PCP referred me for treatment of the withdrawal from Cymbalta, and evaluation as to need for any other treatment for depression. So...
View ArticleLast Night’s ER Visit
Yes, I went to the ER last night. The dizziness (diagnosed as vertigo, and no, not the Hitchcock movie) had reached the point where it was so severe that I was having difficulty with ADLs. I could...
View ArticleVisit to psychiatrist today
Saw the psychiatrist today, at the urging of my primary care doctor. She didn’t feel at all qualified to handle the issues brought about by my “Fun with Cymbalta“. So off to see a psychiatrist I went....
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