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What Causes Severe Back Pain After Discontinuing Cymbalta And Amitriptyline?

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Question : I went off cymbalta and amitriptyline a month ago ,I was taking them for back pain and sleeping and restless legs,been off both for 4weeks.About 2 weeks after stopping them I started throwing up every am and I am still getting sick in am after I drink a cup of tea.I also have chronic utis take nitrofurion everyday,I wonder if I am getting sick because my body is adjusting to not taking my 2 melds or if it might have to do to my tipped bladder and UTIs,I hadn't had a uti for 2years until August 2016,I self catheritize and The last 2-3weeks I don't have to use as many catheters and when I have to go I have to go,fast.Could you give me any info as to what direction I should take?
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Don't think it's due to cymbalta and amitriptyline withdrawal

Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your dilemma.

Judging from the type of symptoms you describe and to their relation in time to the antidepressant withdrawal I would say the withdrawal shouldn't be the cause. Apart from the symptoms not being typical, appearing after 2 weeks would be too late, should have some issues earlier, by two weeks you should be past the toughest phase.
So I think other causes should be sought, the uti you mention may be a cause, but if that is properly treated and symptoms persist then a stomach, liver or pancreas issue should be investigated.

I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Olsi Taka (15 minutes later)
Should I go see my gastroenterologist?
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Yes I would suggest that you see a gastroenterologist, with the symptoms persisting for 2 weeks I believe it is advisable.

Let me know if I can further assist you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Severe Back Pain After Discontinuing Cymbalta And Amitriptyline?

Brief Answer: Don't think it's due to cymbalta and amitriptyline withdrawal Detailed Answer: I read your question carefully and I understand your dilemma. Judging from the type of symptoms you describe and to their relation in time to the antidepressant withdrawal I would say the withdrawal shouldn't be the cause. Apart from the symptoms not being typical, appearing after 2 weeks would be too late, should have some issues earlier, by two weeks you should be past the toughest phase. So I think other causes should be sought, the uti you mention may be a cause, but if that is properly treated and symptoms persist then a stomach, liver or pancreas issue should be investigated. I remain at your disposal for other questions.