Anonymous
Post 04/25/2026 12:41     Subject: SSRI for Chronic Pain (sensitized nervous system)?
Anonymous wrote:Not a sari but have you tried amitryptiline? This was recommended for interstitial cystitis though I never ended up needing to use it.


I've tried it and had a bad reaction (felt completely numb emotionally and passed out)... I'm afraid that cymbalta would be the same since it's also a SNRI.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2026 11:32     Subject: SSRI for Chronic Pain (sensitized nervous system)?
Not a sari but have you tried amitryptiline? This was recommended for interstitial cystitis though I never ended up needing to use it.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2026 21:51     Subject: Re:SSRI for Chronic Pain (sensitized nervous system)?
Ask about Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2026 22:04     Subject: SSRI for Chronic Pain (sensitized nervous system)?
SNRI also dulls the edge for me. With anxiety, chronic pain, and hot flashes. My depression also lifted. Think it took my inflammation down overall.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2026 21:41     Subject: SSRI for Chronic Pain (sensitized nervous system)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It did absolutely nothing for my wife with chronic back pain (and frankly, I was offended on her behalf at the implication that the pain is in her head). She also didn’t have negative side effects from it, so I guess it was worth the try.


You don't understand chronic pain.


Oh, I don't? Sorry, it must be my decade of gastroenterologists telling my chronic, watery diarrhea with cramping was my "anxiety."
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2026 21:40     Subject: SSRI for Chronic Pain (sensitized nervous system)?
An SSRI helped my chronic back pain 30 years ago. It's worth a try. I think it's generally suggested to give it about 6 weeks, unless the side effects are intolerable.

I hope you get some relief soon.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2026 21:38     Subject: SSRI for Chronic Pain (sensitized nervous system)?
Anonymous wrote:It did absolutely nothing for my wife with chronic back pain (and frankly, I was offended on her behalf at the implication that the pain is in her head). She also didn’t have negative side effects from it, so I guess it was worth the try.


You don't understand chronic pain.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2026 19:27     Subject: SSRI for Chronic Pain (sensitized nervous system)?
Same duloxetine helped. Still have pain but it’s better and also easier to deal with. Acupuncture also helps.